Your Trailer’s Worst Nightmare

There is no way to avoid it, especially when you live in the north. The moisture from rain and snow is its best friend. It slowly creeps on your trailer and begins to spread, corroding everything in its path. It’s your trailer’s worst nightmare. Rust!

Once you have rust there is no way to get rid of it, but a professional who specializes in trailer repairs can help you remove rust to stop it from spreading. At Phoenix Coach Works we can sand, sandblast or cut out the rust depending on the severity of it and return your trailer to like new conditions.

Often, when caught early, a good sanding and repainting is the most economic choice and will keep the rust from spreading for quite a while. We will take a look at your trailer and recommend the best course of action for you and your pocketbook. We treat others as we would want to be treated, a philosophy that has kept our customers coming back consistently for their trailer repair services for over 25 years.

In these tough economic times it may not be possible to replace your aging equipment, but we can help you refurbish what you have at a fraction of the price and extend the life of your trailers. If you have rust on your trailer (or even your car and truck, we can help you with those too), don’t delay. The quicker you bring it into Phoenix Coach Works, the easier it will be for us to remove it and keep the rust from spreading and further deteriorating the value of your trailer.

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A Better Trailer Configuration for Horse Shows

Transporting horses to shows can add up to become an expensive endeavor. Horse trailers with living quarters will cost you approximately $40-50K. These trailers often end up being 30-40 feet long and are quite heavy to pull so you will also need to invest in a pickup that can tow this load which is going to cost you another $50K.

Instead of spending $100K on a truck and a trailer and then having no place to get out of the sun, you can buy a 2 horse van, also known as a horsebox, which can then tow a living quarter trailer with all of the conveniences of home behind it for a lot less. This configuration has a lot of advantages to the more traditional truck and trailer. Our new 2 horse van is only as long as a pickup truck and has the same towing capacity so you can easily tow an enclosed trailer with living quarters and have a place to store an alternate method of transportation such as a golf cart for use while at the show.

At Phoenix Coach Works all of our horse vans and enclosed trailers are completely customizable so we can build the best configuration to suit your needs. Just tell us what you want and we can make it happen!

It is a good time to save money and make sound financial investments. If you are looking to decrease your horse transportation expenses while increasing your comfort level, Phoenix Coach Works can help.

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Introducing 2 Horse Vans

Phoenix Coach Works has built 4 horse, 6 horse, 8 and 9 horse van bodies as well as 15 Horse Trailers for a couple of decades now. What sets our horse vans apart from the competition? We build our horse trailers to commercial grade standards. Our frames are so strong and long lasting that after 25 years in business, over 90% of our horse vans and trailers are still on the road today!

Our clients are used to the Phoenix Coach Works standard of quality, and we are bringing the same level of excellence to our new 2 Horse Van, also known as “horseboxes”. These smaller horse vans have become more popular in recent years after originating in Europe.

Due out late this summer, our new 2 Horse Van will include a cab and chassis as well as a tack room for the most affordable solution for transporting your horses. We will also be sure to include all of our standard horse van features that you have come to love such as:

• Lightweight aircraft aluminum spring loaded poles and breast bars are durable without adding unnecessary weight to your horse van.

• Easy rolling lightweight aluminum ramp which makes the loading and unloading process a snap.

• ¾” Rubber on floor and kick walls makes for the most comfortable transportation for your horses

• Many More! Click here to review full list of horse van standard features

As always, if you have special needs we can create any custom configuration you want. To learn more about our newest offering, the 2 horse van, contact us today.

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Transporting Bikes with Your Fifth Wheel Campers

Recently a post on HDTalking.com caught our attention. A travel enthusiast was trying to find the best way to transport his Harley with his fifth wheel trailer.

One possible solution he was considering was to put a carrier into the receiver “hitch on rear tow of vehicle” that the bike would actually sit on. A 600-700 lb bike is a lot of weight aft of rear axle when most vehicles have class III hitches and a carrying weight of 500 lbs.

Another option under consideration was to tow a trailer behind the fifth wheel camper trailer which not only makes it extremely difficult to drive (seriously…towing a trailer behind your camper trailer and vehicle is just crazy!), but also can present significant structural issues such as putting too much stress on the frame of your vehicle which can reduce your pin weight or bend your hitch or frame.

There is very little room for error when you are either towing a trailer behind a fifth wheel RV or hitching your bike to the rear of your camper. Worst case scenario you can wreck, lose your bike, or a combination of both! If you have the need for a fifth wheel and also need to travel with your bike, you may want to consider a toy hauler trailer instead.

A toy hauler camper can give you the best of both worlds. At Phoenix Coach Works we combine the best in RV luxury with custom amenities such as:

  • A bathroom that contains a shower, vanity, toilet, and remote electric fan.
  • A full kitchen with a 2 burner cook top with fan, microwave oven, sink, and a 2.5 cu.ft refrigerator freezer.
  • Other toy hauler amenities include thermostatically controlled a/c & heat, hot water heater, electrical outlets, ample lighting, and large windows for ventilation.
  • And for your motorcycles, our toy hauler trailers feature a spring assist fold down ramp and extension, along with recessed tie downs, making the loading and unloading of your bikes a snap.

If you need a place to stay as well as a means to transport your bike, the Phoenix Coach Works toy hauler travel trailer is the perfect solution for safe travels for your bike and your family.

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Phoenix Coach Works Can Help You Trick Your Trailer

Is your toy hauler, enclosed trailer, horse van, or even your truck in need of repairs and a much needed paint job? Phoenix Coach Works can help! In addition to building trailers from scratch, we also have a full service trailer repair shop. If you bought your trailer or RV from a manufacturer other than Phoenix Coach Works, we can still provide you with repairs and painting services. In fact, some of our clients have commented that after repairs with us, their trailers turn out better than they were brand new.

Whether your roof is leaking, you want a new coat of paint including striping, or you just want to upgrade some of the features of your trailer, Phoenix Coach Works will provide you with the highest quality service and the quickest turnaround time that you can find. And we guarantee your satisfaction! We treat every client just like they were our family member. Many of our clients start out with us for our RV repair services and then when it comes time to buy a new enclosed trailer, they come back to us for our exceptional work and customer service.

There is no trailer service repair too big or too small for Phoenix Coach Works. We even perform PA State Inspections! Call us today for a free trailer repair quote. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

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Summertime Vacation Idea: Sturgis Bike Rally

If you have been outside lately you know that summertime is officially here, and that means motorcycle events are abounding. Sturgis bike rally is one of the largest motorcycle events in the country and is just a couple of months away. With all of the festivities surrounding the event and beautiful sites to see on the ride out there, attending this event could make for a fantastic summer vacation!

This year is the 70th Anniversary of the Sturgis Bike Rally held in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. At the event there will be exhibitors selling everything you could want or need to dress up you and your bike, as well as a number of entertainers such as ZZ Top, Motley Crue, and many more!

If you are going out to Sturgis, make sure to leave plenty of time before or after the event to take in the sites surrounding Sturgis. Some you may want to see include Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Bear Butte State Park, the Badlands, and Devil’s Tower.

If you are planning to attend motorcycle events such as the Sturgis Bike Rally this summer you will want to make sure that your toy hauler or enclosed camper trailer is in optimal condition so you can enjoy the festivities without any worries or problems while you are on the road.  For the highest quality RV services, make Phoenix Coachworks your one stop RV and trailer repair shop. Whether you are looking to convert a cargo trailer to create a toy hauler camper, or are in need of RV fabrication services, painting, or any other RV repairs, Phoenix Coachworks will get you on the road to your favorite motorcycle events.

We will be in Sturgis for the bike rally, exhibiting our smallest toy hauler RV. Come by to check it out. We look forward to seeing you in Sturgis!

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The Perfect Getaway Companion: Enclosed Trailer Camper

These days so many of us are short on money and vacation time, and overloaded with extra stress. With everything that is happening in the world today it is even more important to make time to get away from the stresses of everyday life and take vacations. An enclosed trailer camper can help you vacation more! By converting a cargo trailer you can create a very affordable place to stay, not to mention a convenient place to put your bikes or any other toys when you hit the road.

You may think that the importance of vacationing would be common sense but according to a poll, nearly 50% of Americans do not take annual vacations.

Here are a few reasons why it is so important to getaway:

• Vacations Promote Good Health – Stress can manifest itself in several severe health conditions. By taking time to relax and recharge your batteries you are working to prevent illness.

• Vacations Keep Burnout Away – According to studies, employees who vacation are more productive and creative than their counterparts.

• Vacations Strengthen Bonds – A study by the Arizona Department of Health and Human Services found that women who took vacations were more satisfied with their marriages.

Now that we have sold you on why you need a vacation, let us help you create the perfect getaway companion! Our professional staff can help you with your enclosed trailer camper conversion and get you on the road long before summer is over.

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Don’t-Do-It-Yourself: Cargo Trailer Conversions

With the current state of the struggling economy, everyone is trying to stretch a dollar and many are limiting their entertainment budget. In the past year many toy hauler customers have gotten pretty inventive, creating the toy hauler camper they have always wanted by converting a cargo trailer.

A cargo trailer conversion can be a cost efficient alternative to buying a toy hauler if you are willing to forego the bells and whistles to save a few bucks. At Phoenix Coach Works, we can help you convert your cargo trailer or build you an enclosed cargo trailer in just a matter of weeks so that you can hit the road.

Here are the top reasons you should use Phoenix Coach Works for your cargo trailer conversion instead of trying to do-it-yourself:

  • We are professionals with over 25 years of experience in the construction and repair of trailers so we will build it right the first time, saving you money in the long run. Over 90% of our trailers are still on the road today.
  • Mistakes made in the cargo trailer conversion process could put you and your loved ones at risk of an accident on the road.
  • Converting a cargo trailer is a big undertaking that usually takes novices several months…do you really want to spend all your spare time this summer on a cargo trailer camper conversion?

If you are in the market for a converted cargo trailer, contact us today, we will make sure that you get the RV fabrication services you need for the best cargo trailer conversion results.

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Toy Hauler Floor Rot

Leaks in the roofs of fifth wheel toy haulers are one of the most common RV repairs that we see at Phoenix Coach Works. These leaks can ruin the interiors of your toy hauler camper and eventually lead to floor rot, a very expensive toy hauler rv repair which requires removal of the interiors to replace the floorboard. This repair is so expensive, that many customers often opt to forego the repair and buy a new toy hauler camper.

At Phoenix Coach Works, we ensure that our first priority is quality construction to avoid these types of problems. Our products are built to stand up to the rigors of everyday commercial use. Here are a few examples of the quality construction methods we utilize:

• Our floors are created from pressure treated plywood that is then undercoated to prevent floor rot

• Our roofs are constructed from a solid piece of aluminum instead of using rubber or seamed roofs that break down over time

Our philosophy is: Build it as if it were your own, and treat the customer as you would family. Strive for excellence everyday and learn from yesterday.

It is a dedication to quality and workmanship that sets Phoenix Coach Works Inc. apart from the rest. Perhaps that is why, after 25 years in business, 90% of our products are still on the road.

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Harley Toy Hauler

At Phoenix Coach Works we know that Harley owners are a special breed and we design custom toy haulers that will meet your needs. Here are a few reasons that Phoenix Coach Works has the perfect Harley bike RV for your unique requirements:

Designed with HOG’s in Mind

• Built as cargo trailers first, our motorcycle RV’s are ready to endure hard everyday use.

• The loading ramp in our toy haulers is more gradual than our competitor’s, making it easier to load your Harleys.

• Our smallest toy hauler, the 8×16, is large enough to carry two Harleys while still small enough to maneuver around crowded spaces at bike rallies

Quality Construction

• Our bike rv’s are constructed from quality materials that are designed to withstand the elements so that they do not leak and no covers are needed

• Our toy hauler campers are built with axles and tires that will support the weight of the trailer, the appropriate weight of Harleys that the trailer will fit, your cargo, and still have 500 pounds to spare – which means you don’t have to worry about tire blowouts.

• Our light weight toy haulers require little maintenance – which is perfect for Harley owners who ride hard and want to be able to relax when they get back to the camper.

Click here to learn more about our company, and our owner Joe Skupski, who has been designing and building custom RV trailers that last for 25 years and is a Harley owner himself!

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