I found Terry’s Trailers first on in a classic cars "Deal On Wheels" magazine then on the web. Terry's Trailers, currently owned by Robert Pearson. After pricing around, I found them to be very reasonable. I had wanted a car trailer/utility trailer and finally picked out what I wanted. You bur the basic trailer then "add" what features you want. I called Robert to place my order. Here is a break down of the basic cost.

I picked up the trailer and was initially very pleased with it. But as time went on I discovered things that I had to fix. Now, I  don’t hold this against Terries Trailers; they did provide me with a good trailer at a great price. Robert is just a dealer; they weren’t made at his place. These are just things I’d change or do differently if I could do it over again.

First I noticed was that there were no real areas to reasonably tie things down. When I placed my order, I asked for tie downs, and was told that they weren’t available on this trailer, that the steak pockets would work OK. Well, the steak pockets don’t work OK. The cargo straps I use won’t hook and the pockets chaff ropes. As it didn’t come with a toolbox, I took an aluminum box I had and after removing a piece of pipe, I welded a bracket on and bolted it in. (My corrective action: I cut the 4 steak pockets off, they are useless even for the original intent due to the pipe top I paid extra for. I welded 14 u-bolts around the edge of the trailer)

Note the new tie-downs points and the carrying box on the front.

The car ramps weren’t worth the price. For 60 dollars I expected something nice, and all they were was 20 dollars worth of angle iron welded together. They are too widely spaced for small tractors. The holders are OK, but after seeing the trailer set-up I would have made the ramps a bit longer and used them as back gates on the trailer. (My corrective action: 2 pieces of 2x8’s cut for a back gate)

Within the first few days I had bent the jack, it’s too low to the ground and catches curbs (My corrective action: After straightening it twice I cut 1-½ inches off the bottom and re-welded the foot on it. I haven’t bent it yet)

Once I put a license on it, it immediately bent because it is right next to the ground. (My corrective action: I cut off the tail light brackets and welded them to the top end of the railing)

With the moved tail lights and the 2x8 back gate. Wouldn't the ramps store nice there?

I opted for the "used" tires options and that was a big mistake. I asked Robert when placing the order how "used" were they and he told me they were OK. Two of the tires are past the wear bars and should be replaced soon. I didn’t associate used with worn out.

I don’t think a single chop saw or drill was used on the entire trailer. If a piece needed cut, cutting torch. If you need a hole for the light or a wire: use a cutting torch. At first it bothered me, but I looked at some of the trailers for sale in this area and found it to be the same.

Would I recommend Terry's? Undoubtedly yes. Nothing that I found was a severe danger just inconvenience. Sense I have welders, they didn’t bother me too much. Probably the main thing I would have done different is no ramps, and new tires.