New trailer maker to start production in Ohio.

[harleyhouse]

Manley ORV company in Ohio is starting production of a small military look trailer. They can be ordered in three styles. They look close to the Bantam and M416 trailers.

With the originals getting harder to find in restorable condition This could be the next best thing.

I think they will do well.

Manley ORV Company - Rugged. Reliable. Ready

 

[DeucesWild11]

Now you can be a Manley Man.. JK they look cool..

 

[harleyhouse]

Last name of the owner of the company.
100% USA made and sorced.

 

[gimpyrobb]

330 area code, thats Youngstowne, too far for me to go. I need to find another line of work!

 

[DeucesWild11]

Yeah figured that... that's cool 100% USA. Website could use some more info as I am not on Facebook..

 

[emmado22]

Whats the cost on one of these?

 

[ManleyORV]

Hello all,

Harleyhouse told me about this thread on Facebook and I hope it's ok for me to post, but I wanted to address a few items.

We do have a line that is 100% sourced, manufactured, powder coated and assembled in the USA, it is our "Elite" line. Beautiful welds and fit/finish could not be any better.

We also realize that some people would like to save a little money and are more open to imports. For them we have the "Economy" line. All metal work and powder coating is done overseas, but all other parts are sourced here and the trailer is assembled in our shop. This line saves you $1000.

Both are the same design and are offered in our three models which I have attached here.

Keep in mind we are doing a soft launch at the moment until we get inventory where we want it. That should be October 1st if everything goes as planned. At that point we will turn the website live and start our advertising promotions.

Also you should know that although it is hard to discern in the pictures, we do have (3) patent pending design elements. Our smooth, slam shut tailgate. Our trailer rack system and our locking aluminum lid design. We have spend two years in design and R&D.

Hope that answers a lot of the questions. We are looking forward to making a name for ourselves in the industry. And yes "Manley" is my last name

-Josh

 

[ManleyORV]

Whats the cost on one of these?

We have three models of trailers and they are as follows:

MORV ORIGINAL - Ready to Serve
$2995 Economy; Frame/Tub Made Overseas, Assembled in the USA.
$3995 Elite; 100% Sourced, Made & Assembled in the USA

Standard Features:
Complete trailer ready for the road and ready for you to enlist its' services.
1) All metal is powder coated for a long lasting, worry-free ownership experience.
2) Premium LED lighting. All lights are rubber mounted and fully recessed. All wiring is hidden with sealed connections and a molded rubber 4 pin connector.
3) Stainless steel hardware is utilized throughout the trailer.
4) Exclusive patent pending tailgate design. Features a smooth exterior similar to a truck and slam shut, one-handed close operation.
5) Exclusive hidden tie-down system fabricated under the tub rail and under the tongue offering utility while keeping the trailer's clean lines.
6) 2" receiver tongue allows multiple coupler choices such as 2" ball, pintle/lunnete & articulating silent coupler.
7) Lightweight design, weighing just 775 pounds, it welcomes all tow vehicles.
29" Yokohama Geolander A/T tires.



MORV UTILITY - Ready to Work
$3995 Economy; Frame/Tub Made Overseas, Assembled in the USA.
$4995 Elite; 100% Sourced, Made & Assembled in the USA

Standard Features:
Includes everything that is standard on the MORV Original model with the following select upgrades that turns it into a lean, mean, utility machine!
1) Custom made tonneau cover w/ exclusive quick release system. Remove and reinstall in under 30 seconds!
2) Exclusive, patent pending trailer rack system. It's unique mounting allows the use of a rooftop tent without the cost, inconvenience, or weight of a hard lid.
3) Custom made truck quality bed mat.
4) Hitch mounted recovery hook so you can rescue your buddies without unhooking the trailer.
5) 31" General Grabber A/T tires.



MORV EXPLORE - Ready to Navigate
$6995 Economy; Frame/Tub Made Overseas, Assembled in the USA.
$7995 Elite; 100% Sourced, Made & Assembled in the USA

Standard Features:
Includes everything that is standard on the MORV Utility model with the following select upgrades that will have your wife asking you why your sleeping in your trailer in the driveway!
1) Soft tonneau cover is replaced with an exclusive, patent pending, locking aluminum lid. The ultimate in trick functionality.
2) Taller patent pending trailer rack system. The same unique mounting system gives you uninhibited use of the top of the lid for additional storage.
3) Roof top tent.
4) Hitch mounted trailer stabilizer to allow use of the tent when your tow vehicle is unhooked.
5) Max Coupler articulating coupler.
6) 33" BF Goodrich KM2 M/T tires.


-Josh

*Admins, if this type of posting is not ok, just contact me. Thanks*

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

If your marketing plan is assuming that everybody is on Facebook, you are making a HUGE mistake.


Treat Facebook as an add-on, NOT as your primary website. Your website should have ALL of your info.

Otherwise you will lose tons of business.

 

[emmado22]

As a small business owner, I totally agree with the above statement. My business' FB page compliments my webpage. There are alot of people that are my customers who are NOT on FB...

 

[ManleyORV]

If your marketing plan is assuming that everybody is on Facebook, you are making a HUGE mistake.


Treat Facebook as an add-on, NOT as your primary website. Your website should have ALL of your info.

Otherwise you will lose tons of business.

Definitely definitely not. We have a website that we are putting the finishing touches on. Attached are a few shots.

As I mentioned we are waiting until we are fully stocked until we put the website live and start advertising. We are good on the Economy line, just waiting to finish production on the first run of Elite. You guys are just getting little sneak peak.

I am very particular about how my businesses are ran and I want to make sure I can meet the standards I set for myself before I put us fully out there.

If everything goes as planned that will be October 1st.

Appreciate the interest.

-Josh

 

[CycleJay]

Dear Manley,

With all due respect, as good as your trailers look, and I love the fact that they are,
USA made.
But your prices are a bit pricey, after all, some of the trucks that will pull your trailers,
do'nt even cost that much.

No offense intended... Just my $0.02 cents...

Good day....

CJ

 

[islandguydon]

Looks like when the tailgate in dropped down it would hit the tow hook...hmmmmmmmm..?

 

[ManleyORV]

Dear Manley,

With all due respect, as good as your trailers look, and I love the fact that they are,
USA made.
But your prices are a bit pricey, after all, some of the trucks that will pull your trailers,
do'nt even cost that much.

No offense intended... Just my $0.02 cents...

Good day....

CJ

No offense taken at all. I understand. The market will dictate whether we can survive at these price points and if not then we will adjust. But trust me once you get into it, there is a lot more in "cost" that most people realize.

I do think the $2995 Original Economy is a good starting point considering the others in the marketplace.

I appreciate the feedback,

-Josh

 

[ManleyORV]

Looks like when the tailgate in dropped down it would hit the tow hook...hmmmmmmmm..?

Not at all. There is clearance.

-Josh

 

[CycleJay]

Hello Manley,

Thank you for your reply. I was just stating an observation/opinion.

 

[ManleyORV]

Hello Manley,

Thank you for your reply. I was just stating an observation/opinion.

All good. I thought it would it too when we first put it in there!

I actually have a video that I will post on youtube at some point that shows a JK stuck, getting rescued by our trailer.

-Josh

 

[197thhhc]

Nice looking trailers. Will you be selling them from your shop or will you be setting up a dealer/distibution network.

 

[ManleyORV]

Nice looking trailers. Will you be selling them from your shop or will you be setting up a dealer/distibution network.

From our shop to start out. We are working to get our costs down, so we have enough margin to wholesale them and create a dealer network. I will be attending some RV shows and developing some contacts I made. As well as a few other avenues.

That's definitely on the horizon.

-Josh

 

[Warthog]

Great looking trailer.

Just be aware that we need to keep this thread centered on the facts.

If we turn it into an "Advertisement" then you will need to signup as a Vendor or we will have to delete the entire thread.