M1101 question

[Deano]

So I'm very new to the GL website but I am trying to learn all I can. It seems most of the condition codes are F for Unserviceable- repairable. What should I be expecting when I bid or potentially win a trailer. I'm pretty good with tools and wrenching but should I be expecting a trailer in non working condition? Please help. I'm working on selling my current utility trailer and the excitement is getting to me. I just need to know what all I might need to be prepared for. Thanks in advance.

Deano

 

[Chainbreaker]

Lots of prior discussions on GL condition codes. This thread is recent and pretty much says it all:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?120193-Auction-Rating

Basically you need to study the pictures very closely and hope they are of the unit you are bidding on (mistakes happen); or do an onsite preview if you are close enough. For a trailer you need a few basics to recover it and tow it home: tires that hold air, brakes that aren't locked up, axle bearings that are good and hitch that is not mangled. You can't see the brakes or bearings in a picture but the rest should be fairly evident in the pictures. I've noticed pictures of units that look brand new to ones that have dented/ripped aluminum rails and missing parts.

 

[Deano]

Oh man. Thank you. I was trying to search for Something just like this. The pictures look great. I figured on bring tons of tools for anything that need fixing in the field. Most of the units look to be in great shape. Thanks again

 

[porkysplace]

Inspecting before bidding is the best thing to do.

 

[M813rc]

And if you can't pre-inspect, prepare for the unlikely. Pawnshop and I recovered two very nice condition trailers off Ft Hood yesterday. Both had the electrical plug cable cut off.

Cheers

 

[Deano]

Thanks y'all. I have a potential buyer for my current trailer. I wish I could inspect the trailers before I bid but I'm up in Denton. Ft Hood is a 3 hour trip for me. I'll just hope for the best and prepare for the worst.