I found C3 Welding thru a trailer ad on Craig's List-Charlotte, and after researching and examining…read moremany other trailers out there (Tractor Supply, Northern Tool, Big Tex, and PJ), I felt unsettled and reserved about both the price and quality of those trailers, so I contacted Christian at C3 Welding.
On the phone Christian was well-spoken, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions. He was honest and up front about how he builds his trailers, what materials he uses, and how his compare to many others out there.
I committed to buy a 6x10 trailer with a spare tire, and the final cost was $1150.00. Christian did all the work himself (prep, welding, assembly, wiring, and painting), and he had it built in about two weeks.
I was allowed to pick up the trailer on a Saturday afternoon, and before I left, Christian showed me around his shop and highlighted some of the details that go into his trailers: Welded gussets/steps around wheel fenders, extra running lights, removable tailgate, larger tires, 3500 lb axle, 5 welded tie downs around the frame, flip up jack, heavy duty safety chains, and a proper wood deck with no gaps. He uses a special Sherwin Williams black enamel paint for the finish.
The trailer rides smooth, and with the tailgate off, my Ford Explorer was getting about 22-24 mpg. I recently took a road trip from NC to Ohio to bring back an ATV and plow attachment I bought. Trailer felt great empty and loaded up.
Last weekend I used it to haul some topsoil, and it gandled a full trailer load no problem!
I am very happy with Christian at C3 Welding. I got a good quality trailer at a mid-level price, and because I saw it built from the frame up, I know exactly what I was getting.
If you're looking for trailer, I highly recommend calling Christian at C3 Welding.
