inTech Trailers

For those that own (or have owned) inTech trailers, how long owned, approximate miles if known/ guestimated. What problems if any have you experienced? I’m aware of the early problems that they corrected with axle mounts cracking. Any others with problems or dislikes?

My Featherlite has been and still is excellent, but no longer offered new in the height I want and I’m looking for some other unavailable features.

I’m close to making a purchase, finishing some specifics and trying to deal the best price.

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Steve, yes I’ve viewed that thread recently and have seen the inside of Eds trailer at a couple events.

JR Baxter "Seabass" on here also has an Intech. Maybe he will chime in.

My brother has a 2017, 28 ft icon package with escape door. Zero issues. Nice quality. Very well built. I just custom ordered my 28ft Icon package in December and hopefully will.have it sometime in May. Looking forward to picking it up.

Mark, I ordered a new 2014 28ft Intech with some upgrades, such as extra 12 interior height, and heavier axels. The idea at the time was to put 2 dragsters in a 28ft, one on a sling and one on floor. The heavier axels are for resale value, to attract full body buyer, and not just dragsters racers. So far had only a clearance light go out, and the rubber flap between the floor and the ramp door crack, both were replaced under warrantee. I was impressed with the Intech folks at corporate in Indiana, they gave me a tour through their plant. It was obvious to me that they really cared about quality, and worked to make sure I was happy with the final product. Also be selective what dealer you make your purchase through. The dealer I use, did not come close to the customer service I received direct from Intech.

Good advice Thurston on dealer selection, and I agree. Once they have your money and deliver the product, I feel you’re on your own. I’m using a local dealer (not impressed with) that has inTech on the lot to get my build finalized on paper and then I’m going dealer shopping for pricing. I’d probably pick it up as Nappanee (been to ATC) is only 240 mi.

Have you (or anyone else) put 100k+ miles on tandem axle inTech?

I have Featherlite all aluminum now that’s not finished inside (one can see how it’s put together) and prefer this as I can hose it out when needed. I like the wall studs shape Featherlite uses that not only looks good when not hidden but covers a larger area of the exterior siding. I like their riveting method also. I need a larger side door now and staying 6.5’ height which is why I’m looking to inTech. I also want lightest possible towing with a 1500.

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Originally posted by TPaton: I just custom ordered my 28ft Icon package in December and hopefully will have it sometime in May.

Excellent! Is May when you requested delivery or is that how far out they are on their build schedule?

I started specking mine in November and after all revisions and changes I sent my deposit in the beginning of the month. They estimated 5 months. They have a customer portal and I figure mine should be started in late March/early April. I will be logging into the portal in the middle of February to see if anything gets moving.

Mark, I have just over 20K miles on mine. Also, if you plan on having them finish the interior, I would have them do all the wiring and pluming etc. Doing it after the fact is very difficult, simply because of the way they are constructed. Chasing wiring and plumbing is almost imposable. I had them pre-wired the vents for A/C, and a extra speaker for outside. I live a couple of hours away, so I did my own pick up. Bring all your documents and spec drawing with you as you'll have to sign off that everything is correct and in good order.

I have a extra tall 34' that is loaded to max most all the time, Purchased when Ed purchased his....I have no idea on the mileage but we have been from texas to Brainaird mn to Las Vegas to Gainesville Fl many times and all the p;laces in between so alot of miles I guess... no issues at all, Intech did some warranty work and fixed the axle mount issues and really it has been a great trailer... hauling 2 Top dragsters, golf cart, zuma, barrel of fuel, and a pop awning.... and of coure a generator and lots of spare stuff...

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Originally posted by seabass:
I have a extra tall 34' that is loaded to max most all the time, Purchased when Ed purchased his....I have no idea on the mileage but we have been from texas to Brainaird mn to Las Vegas to Gainesville Fl many times and all the places in between so alot of miles I guess... no issues at all, Intech did some warranty work and fixed the axle mount issues and really it has been a great trailer... hauling 2 Top dragsters, golf cart, zuma, barrel of fuel, and a pop awning.... and of course a generator and lots of spare stuff...

Thanks JR, when I looked at Eds trailer in 2021 (NTR Columbus) he had no issues either. My concern is with the siding not being secured (rivets) on the seams. I’ve seen some trailers that had seam separation from the wall studs being only glued on seams. I’m using trailer age and miles traveled as a gauge for this. I have not seen siding problems on any inTech that I’ve viewed at the tracks, but honestly don’t see a lot of this brand.

I havent seen that either, mine is .050 exterior skin I believe, and as long as theres no frame flex (something broke) then I would think they should stay secure.... so far so good... I go underneath from time to time to look at the frame..

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Originally posted by Thurston: Also, if you plan on having them finish the interior, I would have them do all the wiring and pluming etc.

Not finishing the interior walls / ceiling, no cabinets, a 350# savings. I want as light as possible and I optioned the extruded aluminum floor/ ramp but went 040 exterior skin and 2’ nose that’ll reduce some of the weight saving. My goal is this 24’ trailer to weigh less than 3500# empty if I’m purchasing.

For comparison, my 24’ Featherlite w/2’ nose weighs less than 3150# empty. InTech uses triple tube A frame, boxed crossmembers / studs. FL uses larger double tube A frame, I-beam for floor and special C channel for studs and roof. InTech has a walk on roof with what looks like 3/4” wood (not sure on thickness) under the aluminum sheet and FL is not walk on. Both have 040 exterior skin.

Since the topic of skin thickness came up, I'm curious about if anyone with .040 or .050 skin has survived a hailstorm in decent condition.
My old Pace American has .060 thick skin. Trailer is very heavy for it's size, (28' - 4250 Lbs empty). Got hailed on pretty heavy one race day, no golf-ball size stuff, mostly marble & pea size hailstones. Left some visible marks on the paint, but absolutely no dents. Racer next to me had a 1 year old Intech, he said it was the very lightest configuration 24' he could order, because he was pulling with a half-ton truck. I'd swear he said it was .030 sheet metal. Took some serious damage, he was on the phone with his insurance carrier that afternoon. I didn't know any manufacturers used 30 wall. Don't recall his name, this was 4-5 years ago, he was racing a door car / Maverick.

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Originally posted by FootbrakeJim:
Since the topic of skin thickness came up, I'm curious about if anyone with .040 or .050 skin has survived a hailstorm in decent condition.
My old Pace American has .060 thick skin. Trailer is very heavy for it's size, (28' - 4250 Lbs empty). Got hailed on pretty heavy one race day, no golf-ball size stuff, mostly marble & pea size hailstones. Left some visible marks on the paint, but absolutely no dents. Racer next to me had a 1 year old Intech, he said it was the very lightest configuration 24' he could order, because he was pulling with a half-ton truck. I'd swear he said it was .030 sheet metal. Took some serious damage, he was on the phone with his insurance carrier that afternoon. I didn't know any manufacturers used 30 wall. Don't recall his name, this was 4-5 years ago, he was racing a door car / Maverick.

Intech Motorsports Lite series is 040 and the Tag series is 030 skin. The Lite and Tag series are the exact same trailers. The Lite series comes with a specific options package limited length and Tag is completely configurable with 050 skin offered in several colors.

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Originally posted by markemark:
Intech Motorsports Lite series is 040 and the Tag series is 030 skin. The Lite and Tag series are the exact same trailers. The Lite series comes with a specific options package limited length and Tag is completely configurable with 050 skin offered in several colors.

Ok, so I did hear him right. Based on what I saw, I would not recommend the .030 skin thickness. Curious how the 40 & 50 skins do in a moderate hail storm. My tank of a trailer has been through many, and has no dents in it, but the added weight of the .060 may not be worth it if lighter gauge will survive. The GVWR of my trailer is 10K even, so the load capacity is limited to 5750#. (Which is not an issue, even with a big heavy door car, heavy old gas Golf Cart, 4KW Generator, Compressor, tools, spares and fuel I am not maxed out). But I'm sure it costs me some MPG.

we have a 24 ft. race-lite with the large escape door and love it.it is light, easy on tires, and looks good. ours is a 2020 model with maybe 10,000 miles. some interior screws loosen up a tad, so we check them on occasion. we are on just the 2nd set of tires, so not bad. the large escape door leaks at the bottom very slightly [1 tablespoon in a 4 hour rain] it does not leak sitting still. we have the extrudud floor, so no biggie there either

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some interior screws loosen up a tad, so we check them on occasion.

I don’t expect to see this from a higher end trailer. I believe (may be wrong) the upper/ lower exterior rub rails on inTech are screwed on which I’m not a fan of. The Featherlite I’m replacing has solid button head rivets with the shank end mushroomed and does not have any sheet metal type screws interior/exterior with the exception of the screen door trim.

I submitted my order today for an inTech 24’ Tag Icon.

The Intech trailers may have screws on the exterior for the trim My brothers 2017 Intech has zero issues with any panel separation and or any issues. The only issue was a couple of the LED rear lights that needed replaced after 6 years.