Hey Patrick,
What is your definition of a "small tandem axle car hauler"? Do you mean a flatbed trailer or one of those dolly rigs? I was going to say, any kind of a decent trailer really makes that Stude seem like a deal, unless the trailer needs a lot.
My hauler is a 16' wood deck job, probably 19' overall, has brakes but no winch, and in really good shape. I probably have $1100 tied up in it including the ramps, chains, binders and tie-downs. (I have both chains and binders and the heavy nylon strap tie-downs. I use what I think is right for the job.) I had one like it but slightly narrower, with those inconvenient angle iron rails around the top, good shape too but brakes needed work. Sold it for $800.
Just curious...
