[E165racer]

12 weeks from their official "sign off' date and if yesterday was it, you won't see this trailer until mid august.

 

[dfuelman]

I don't want to get completely in your business but can you give a round figure what something like this runs? This is going to be a killer trailer. Fleming23 yours is just as nice.

 

[Only ERO's]

12 weeks from their official "sign off' date and if yesterday was it, you won't see this trailer until mid august.

No issues there. Outside of my control.

 

[E165racer]

12 weeks is the best you can hope for.

Why go with 26 foot rather than 28 foot and why downgrade the flooring? You are buying an all aluminum trailer yet are having them install a plywood sub floor on which they will glue down rubber coin?

 

[E165racer]

I ordered a 40K Intech a few years ago. It's been in for warranty a few times.
Luckily it only leaks when it rains. Now I see a couple panels are starting to separate.
Hasn't been a warm and fuzzy purchase.

Tel me more.

Since ordering mine, I've spoken to several who's trailers leak.

 

[bigblockmark]

2014 InTech 26' trailer here. Once back to factory for separated upper horizontal panels on one side. Wanted to tow with my 2104 1500 Silverado with 5.3 engine. Mostly flat ground here in central Illinois. With the trailer weighing 3900#, my 3000# race car, a CRICKETT midget golf cart and a few tools, it is manageable for local tracks. Even though they are all aluminum, they have to be thicker wall tubing and braces to hold up, so they weight more than you would think. If I went to a 28' trailer I don't think the 1500 Silverado would be up to it, and I don't need a bigger truck or more expense for anything else.

 

[Only ERO's]

12 weeks is the best you can hope for.

Why go with 26 foot rather than 28 foot and why downgrade the flooring? You are buying an all aluminum trailer yet are having them install a plywood sub floor on which they will glue down rubber coin?

The lead time is out of my control. The nice part about it, I will at least be able to keep up with the progress of the trailer on the customer portal, as compared to almost every other company out there were you are left in the dark on the progress. I can't stand dealing with companies in the auto industry because almost every single one of them is horseshit at meeting deadlines. So being able to follow the progress online is great, as compared to having to constantly call or email and be lied to.

I went with the 26' for a couple of reasons:
1. Storage location.
2. A little less weight as compared to the 28'. Not much, but the same as a race car, every bit helps. See comment below.
3. I feel I will be able to get everything in as needed in the 26'. We will find out when I get it.

I did not want the aluminum floor. Yes, it looks nice. However, as soon as any fluid gets on it, whether it be water, or any fluid from a car, it will become slippery. Also, I understand it isn't much, but it will be one hell of a lot nice layer on something with a shade of padding (the black coin floor) as compared to the aluminum for tying down the car.

2014 InTech 26' trailer here. Once back to factory for separated upper horizontal panels on one side. Wanted to tow with my 2104 1500 Silverado with 5.3 engine. Mostly flat ground here in central Illinois. With the trailer weighing 3900#, my 3000# race car, a CRICKETT midget golf cart and a few tools, it is manageable for local tracks. Even though they are all aluminum, they have to be thicker wall tubing and braces to hold up, so they weight more than you would think. If I went to a 28' trailer I don't think the 1500 Silverado would be up to it, and I don't need a bigger truck or more expense for anything else.

Same situation I am in. I am planning to pull with a 2017 GMC 1500 with a 6.2. Yes, I have read the threads on here about pulling with a 1/2 ton versus the 3/4 ton. We will see how it goes.

 

[Trackman]

Tel me more.

Since ordering mine, I've spoken to several who's trailers leak.

Most of the dust is coming in between the seams of the aluminum flooring strips and where the walls meet up with the floor. If you have an in floor battery box or spare tire box they will leak there as well. The water comes in through the big side door that allows access to the driverside door of a vehicle. The outer panels keep delaminating on that door as well.

 

[E165racer]

thanks for the info

 

[Bad News]

I did not want the aluminum floor. Yes, it looks nice. However, as soon as any fluid gets on it, whether it be water, or any fluid from a car, it will become slippery. Also, I understand it isn't much, but it will be one hell of a lot nice layer on something with a shade of padding (the black coin floor) as compared to the aluminum for tying down the car.



Same situation I am in. I am planning to pull with a 2017 GMC 1500 with a 6.2. Yes, I have read the threads on here about pulling with a 1/2 ton versus the 3/4 ton. We will see how it goes.[/QUOTE]



Fallacy. Any type of floor can be slippery depending on what is on it. Oil or lube on a coin floor will be slippery. Any applied vinal flooring will eventually move, and sticky tires will pull it up as well. Or put diamond plate where the car sits so you can have those funny marks in your tires from sitting all week on it.
I skinned my plywood floor with 6 sheets of .062 plain sheet 10 years ago or more. No slips no falls, easy to clean up stuff with some lacquer thinner and a mop.

 

[Bad News]

I did not want the aluminum floor. Yes, it looks nice. However, as soon as any fluid gets on it, whether it be water, or any fluid from a car, it will become slippery. Also, I understand it isn't much, but it will be one hell of a lot nice layer on something with a shade of padding (the black coin floor) as compared to the aluminum for tying down the car.



Same situation I am in. I am planning to pull with a 2017 GMC 1500 with a 6.2. Yes, I have read the threads on here about pulling with a 1/2 ton versus the 3/4 ton. We will see how it goes.[/QUOTE]



Fallacy. Any type of floor can be slippery depending on what is on it. Oil or lube on a coin floor will be slippery. Any applied vinal flooring will eventually move, and sticky tires will pull it up as well. Or put diamond plate where the car sits so you can have those funny marks in your tires from sitting all week on it.
I skinned my plywood floor with 6 sheets of .062 plain sheet 10 years ago or more. No slips no falls, easy to clean up stuff with some lacquer thinner and a mop.

 

[old stick driver]

I don't want to get completely in your business but can you give a round figure what something like this runs? This is going to be a killer trailer. Fleming23 yours is just as nice.

Buddy of mine got a 28' Bravo with a couple other options, over $32,000.

 

[Only ERO's]

12 weeks is the best you can hope for.

Why go with 26 foot rather than 28 foot and why downgrade the flooring? You are buying an all aluminum trailer yet are having them install a plywood sub floor on which they will glue down rubber coin?

Going back to the lead time. I was okay with 12 weeks, but I am being told it is closer to 18 weeks now. As soon as I put my order in, it "all of the sudden" became 18 weeks. What a crock of shit. Needless to say, I am not that pleased.

Signed off on the trailer on 5/12. It took until 6/1 for Intech to get their site updated to show that it was signed off. I am being told most likely mid September, and early September if I am lucky.

5/12 to 9/15 is 18 weeks. Would have either bought one complete from a dealer or went elsewhere with that leadtime. Frustrating, it is just like dealing with a performance shop, nobody can keep deadlines.

 

[E165racer]

told you and my advice remains, you should be getting a 28 foot and aluminum floor, both better resale.

Just picked my trailer up last Wednesday

 

[fleming23]

I don't want to get completely in your business but can you give a round figure what something like this runs? This is going to be a killer trailer. Fleming23 yours is just as nice.

$20K+. Mine crossed the 30K threshold by the time I got it home.

Edit - also, mine does not seem to leak at all.. Just an FYI. I have the big 10' side escape door and possibly because it is still new and the seals are good but I haven't noticed a drop of water inside yet and been through some hellacious storms.

 

[dfuelman]

Buddy of mine got a 28' Bravo with a couple other options, over $32,000.

$20K+. Mine crossed the 30K threshold by the time I got it home.

Edit - also, mine does not seem to leak at all.. Just an FYI. I have the big 10' side escape door and possibly because it is still new and the seals are good but I haven't noticed a drop of water inside yet and been through some hellacious storms.

Thanks guys for the response. The OP sent me a PM and let me know what I needed, and as always my taste for quality exceeds my means right now. These are killer trailers with out question.

 

[Black Gold]

Just pulled my Intec from Florida to Darlington in the rain 95% of the way. No leaks, but I didn't get the drivers escape door, or the 60" curb doors for that reason. Also they began graining the panels where the mounting tape goes, for better adhesion. I'm 100% satisfied.
My delivery time "slipped" back also, but figured it would. The frustrating part is the time from order until production begins, but once they get started, it happens quick. Be patient, it'll be worth it.

 

[RamblerRacer]

Intech trailers have "big bones" >>> that is what makes them a little heavier than expected for an Al trailer.

If you don't want an aluminum floor or the rubber coin covering (sucks on the ramp in the sun / no one I know that has it does not have a problem with it buckling) here's what I did. Plywood floor / 1 gal 2k primer thinned down / 3 gallons of Kelley Coatings Convoy Epoxy. I bought it on-line for about $60 / gal. and picked it up in Louisville on the way to Napanee, IN >>> They will ship it tho. It is also a 2 part epoxy, rated for fork truck traffic. No chance the slicks will pick it up. Have 3 more gallons to re-coat just because.

 

[Only ERO's]

Well, how about a 3 month update. The trailer FINALLY started production late last week.

Just got home from spectating Hot Rod Drag Week at Great Lakes Dragaway and also Chitown's King of the Streets. Couldn't believe how busy the track was for HRDW. Lots of spectators. KOTS was an absolute blast and tons of great racing. It took a shitload of time to get going (schedule said driver's meeting at 10 and racing at 11 but started closer to 2), but was great all day after things started rolling. Definitely an event to visit. Received the production in on the trailer while I was gone.

I should have plenty of photos over the next couple of weeks starting with these:

 

[E165racer]

worth the wait.