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A guy I run with pulls a Merritt MVT and we're constantly welding on the hoppers. I'd stick with either Timpte or Wilson with my first choice being Wilson, but that's just my opinion.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-10-15", "dateAdded": "2013-01-26T06:10:45Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 5614, "firstName": "JAMES", "lastName": "TABERNA", "companyName": "TABERNA FARMS", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "CULBERTSON", "state": "MT", "userCommentCount": 5, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 23038, "content": "If you're looking at new and can afford it they can all fight the weight game! Apples to Apples. I've spec. Cornhuskers and Timptes, when you make them the same, Timpte was $750 cheaper but the spec sheet said weight would be +-3% which ment it might weigh the same as the husker or might be heavier. When I asked the Timpte salesperson for the alluminum fifthwheel placement and aluminum sub frame they said, \"It might not last as long or be as trouble free.\" Those where both options that cost.\n I believe Wilson would fit in that same category, with light weight options they can be made as light as a Husker.\n Most Cornhuskers are made with Aluminum fifthwheel placement and sub frame for a lot of years, I think since the early 90's. I pull Conhuskers and have not ahad any problems with durability. I believe they can last as long as the others in everyday sevice over the road or pulling out of the field. I do both and loaded up!\n I'm partial to Cornhusker because that's what I own. I've talked to Timpte and their salesperson didn't seem confident in the light weight options durability. The Wilson salesman didn't call back, they have a new guy in eastern Iowa now, because it's a fact the other guy was and still is the best salesman Cornhusker and Timpte ever had!\n I'll leave you with this can you afford light weight? If so do you want a trailer that has been light for years or do you want a trailer built by someone trying to catch up on weight that the builder thinks is comprimising durability?\n Good luck! Whatever you choose will look good on your truck. I like what's on mine!\n \n", "contentHtml": "If you're looking at new and can afford it they can all fight the weight game! Apples to Apples. I've spec. Cornhuskers and Timptes, when you make them the same, Timpte was $750 cheaper but the spec sheet said weight would be +-3% which ment it might weigh the same as the husker or might be heavier. When I asked the Timpte salesperson for the alluminum fifthwheel placement and aluminum sub frame they said, "It might not last as long or be as trouble free." Those where both options that cost. \r\nI believe Wilson would fit in that same category, with light weight options they can be made as light as a Husker. \r\nMost Cornhuskers are made with Aluminum fifthwheel placement and sub frame for a lot of years, I think since the early 90's. I pull Conhuskers and have not ahad any problems with durability. I believe they can last as long as the others in everyday sevice over the road or pulling out of the field. I do both and loaded up! \r\nI'm partial to Cornhusker because that's what I own. I've talked to Timpte and their salesperson didn't seem confident in the light weight options durability. The Wilson salesman didn't call back, they have a new guy in eastern Iowa now, because it's a fact the other guy was and still is the best salesman Cornhusker and Timpte ever had! \r\nI'll leave you with this can you afford light weight? If so do you want a trailer that has been light for years or do you want a trailer built by someone trying to catch up on weight that the builder thinks is comprimising durability? \r\nGood luck! Whatever you choose will look good on your truck. I like what's on mine! \r\n ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-07-13", "dateAdded": "2013-01-26T16:45:29Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 1, "approved": 1, "userId": 2055, "firstName": "BEN", "lastName": "PECK", "companyName": "PECK TRUCKING INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "KEOTA", "state": "IA", "userCommentCount": 45, "userLikes": 55, "userDislikes": 38, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 23039, "content": "\n I like my trailer its called a forwardhaul I bought it years ago. And I know there are some who dont like them for the simple reason why is that the way they where designed makes it impossible to load a backhaul in them,,,,,,but you get used to it and adjust after a few years. Thats just my opinion and 2 cents.", "contentHtml": "\r\n\tI like my trailer its called a forwardhaul I bought it years ago. And I know there are some who dont like them for the simple reason why is that the way they where designed makes it impossible to load a backhaul in them,,,,,,but you get used to it and adjust after a few years. Thats just my opinion and 2 cents.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-03-30", "dateAdded": "2013-02-01T23:27:12Z", "likes": 2, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 906, "firstName": "RON", "lastName": "MILLER", "companyName": "BIG HAMMER INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Ravenna", "state": "NE", "userCommentCount": 120, "userLikes": 75, "userDislikes": 96, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 23040, "content": "the first one i pulled was a timpte and after that i had 6 wilsons the only one i was impressed with was the wilson triple if i had to buy a new one today it would be a timpte for what i have seen they hold up alot bettter but that is just my opion i would stay with wilson or timpte they are prety close to the same and are better on resale\n", "contentHtml": "the first one i pulled was a timpte and after that i had 6 wilsons the only one i was impressed with was the wilson triple if i had to buy a new one today it would be a timpte for what i have seen they hold up alot bettter but that is just my opion i would stay with wilson or timpte they are prety close to the same and are better on resale ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-03-12", "dateAdded": "2013-02-02T06:58:27Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 1, "approved": 1, "userId": 4103, "firstName": "MATT", "lastName": "DANIELS", "companyName": "N&S CUSTOMS LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "GEORGE", "state": "IA", "userCommentCount": 4, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 23041, "content": "Wilson can be ordered light! And is very durable!", "contentHtml": "Wilson can be ordered light! And is very durable!", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-02-06", "dateAdded": "2013-02-07T02:49:56Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 1, "approved": 1, "userId": 10086, "firstName": "Monica", "lastName": "Cradeur", "companyName": "SHAUN CRADEUR TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Branch", "state": "LA", "userCommentCount": 2, "userLikes": 5, "userDislikes": 1, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 23042, "content": "Give Western Trailers a call! I do not know how their weight would compare to the rest but I do know their durability is second to none. They can be contacted at (208) 344-2539. I think that number is for their Boise, Idaho location. ", "contentHtml": "Give Western Trailers a call! I do not know how their weight would compare to the rest but I do know their durability is second to none. They can be contacted at (208) 344-2539. I think that number is for their Boise, Idaho location. ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-11-15", "dateAdded": "2013-02-07T18:46:53Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 5874, "firstName": "DUSTIN", "lastName": "RILEY", "companyName": "RILEYCO TRANSPORTATION", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "PASCO", "state": "WA", "userCommentCount": 1, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 } ], "userDislikes": 0, "signUpDate": "2012-11-05", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0, "iSubscribe": 0 }

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Hello all, looking at updating trailers and was wondering what the general consensus was. I have been looking at Cornhusker, Wilson and Timpte but don't really see big pro's to any of them other than weight. I want to know what everybody is thinking as far as weight vs. durability. Thanks

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