Vic and his team are Pros. If your boat trailer is in need of repairs or parts, don't waste time looking for a better deal or the quality of workmanship these guys put out. I will not take my boat trailer anywhere else. Saltwater is no bueno..rinsing, Saltaway, it's always gonna get ya. . So glad for Vic and F.E. Trailers. Aloha and Mahalo Paul. read more

I recently purchased a single axle, custom FE Trailer along with my 2001 Corsair F24 sailboat, and am very happy with it. The trailer is very solid, and still in great shape after 24 years. I needed a new VIN sticker; contacted Vic and he took care it it no problem. I'm looking forward to working with them again in the future! read more

FE Trailer's just built me a new trailer for my 1994 Ski Nautique... and it's AWESOME. It's been in front of my house for 2 days, and I can't believe how many compliments I've gotten from neighbors. Vic and the team were awesome to work with and very flexible. They quoted me multiple trailers over 3-5 years until I FINALLY decided to pull the trigger. I travel a bunch, so it took me a while to get the boat over there and to pick it up; they were very understanding. My guess is this is the last trailer I'll buy for this boat. Now I just need to get the boat looking as nice as the trailer! Highly recommend FE Trailers. read more

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This place is an absolute joke and the lady that answers the phones and does the orders should be fired immediately. Her customer service is appalling, she is demeaning, and just plain out rude. I would not recommend this place to anyone at all and beware of the lies as stated in other reviews. If you do end up buying something from them make sure that all of it is written out and on paper, then before you leave you triple check everything is there because they are shady and will not give you everything they promise you. read more

I have had one of their PWC trailers for over 15 years and am very happy with it. It is constructed very well using quality materials and has endured the test of time. I've recently reached out to them for information on specifications and tire recommendations and they promptly replied to my email. They are good folks making good products. Thank you to Vic and everyone at FE. read more

We have bought many trailers from FE for work with our military and industrial partners and they always excel even on the more challenging and custom jobs. Salt water is no problem with an FE trailer -- they like the ocean. I have also purchased a trailer for my own personal boat and it has never failed and just keeps doing a solid job year in year out. The military and other heavy industry clients all go to FE...for one reason a quality product that always works, you should as well. read more

FE trailers know their work. They have kept my team trailer rolling for years and even did a boat trailer from concept to completion. Great workmanship! read more

I highly recommend FE Trailers in Lakeside. They stand behind their work. They even fixed a problem with my brake line that turned out to not be their fault. The problem was due to the leaf spring being too close to the brake line connection on the brake drum. The lady in the office is extremely knowledgeable, and their repairmen are extremely good at what they do. Again, I highly recommend FE Trailers. (All of the above per my husband.) read more

These guys wasted about two weeks of my time with the run around. Said they could make an axel and couldn't. Luckily we found someone else and they had two custom axels ready for us in two weeks. Big fail for FE. Clearly incapable of solid work. read more

Making a purchase of the vehicle that is going to move your boat around is no small decision, so I called about 4 different trailer companies and shopped around. I then called my buddies that are commercial fisherman and they all highly recommended that I go with FE Trailers. I was expecting that giving the endorsement and the quality these recommendations that spoke to I was going to be paying a pretty penny for my new trailer... but, they came back with the best price of all the shops I reached out to. I drove from Santa Monica call the way to Lakeside to give them my business. They were great. Constant updates and communications on the built and delivery date of the trailer, even during the COVID-19 shit down of a lot of there suppliers. The trailer is awesome, it is built like a tank and rides like a Cadillac. Thanks guys! read more

FE Trailers - Trailer Dealers Near Me - Lakeside, California

Called F.E. Trailers after being ignored while waiting for a scheduled appointment at County RV. I was desperate to get wiring completed on a utility trailer before a planned transport of two motorcycles to Boise. I spoke with "Steve", who listened to my plight. Despite a packed service schedule with no real opening for at least five days, he carefully listened to my situation and then told me..."Screw it, swing by and I'll take a quick look at it." Holy man, actual customer service. I was at the F.E. shop in five minutes and Steve took time to check out my dilemma and had me promptly on my way...problem solved. Had my trailer wired up myself 30 minutes later! Much thanks to Steve and F.E. Trailers for their professionalism and customer service. If you need quality service for your trailer...this is the place! read more

This is my 3rd trailer for my Mobil screen business, however, this is by far the best trailer I've ever had. FE Trailer did such a quality job I'm at a loss for all the adjectives describing how good of job they did. Everything from the welding, diamond plate, suspension and powder coat is top notch. This trailer tows behind my truck so much nicer than any other trailer I've ever owned. The attention to detail was spot on. This trailer has so many little nuances you can't see from the pictures but trust me it all ads up making this the best Mobil screen trailer I've ever had. If you need a trailer go see Steve at FE trailers, you can't go wrong here. read more

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Family owned and operated. Incredibly good customer service and well-built trailers. The only way to go in San Diego.

I brought my trailer in for an inspection of the lights as well as bearings and brakes. First impression was good. I mentioned at the time I dropped it off that the brake lights likely had a short, and asked if that could get checked out. I received a quote a day or so afterwards, which included replacing one of my tires that they said was flat. I asked if I could have one of the mechanics do a walk around to explain the suggested repairs. The front office girl said she was a mechanic, and would go through everything with me. I thought that was odd, as she wasn't going to do the repairs, but agreed. When we got to my boat, no flat tire. She must have mixed my boat up with someone else's. The quote included 2 new brake lights with labor totaling over $300, which I thought was a bit much. I asked if and how they evaluated the short that I had mentioned as likely being the problem, and she said they (the actual mechanic who does the repairs that I asked to do the walkaround with) took a battery and checked each light individually, and that they were out. When I left my house, one side worked, and one didn't, but was told they don't install only one. I also questioned why I was getting new zinc plated lug nuts that would rust just like the ones that were on the wheels already, and she said they don't put the old ones on new work. Also thought that was my choice, but I guess not. After discussing the totals and agreeing to do an upgrade on the bearing caps, I went forward with the repairs, although slightly frustrated with buying 2 new brake lights when only one was possibly not working as well as paying for lug nuts that will rust after one or two uses. I got a call that the work was done shortly afterwards, and right as I was driving down my street to pick it up, my phone rings, and it's the shop telling me that the 7 pin plug likely has a short, and the lights were not functioning! They said they'd gladly replace it for me, for another $200! I refused and said I'd be replacing it myself. I could not believe what I was being told! On the day of pickup, after over $300, and me asking if the electrical system was checked for shorts, and told they did, magically, there was a short. When I arrived, paid the bill, and connected my trailer, the same light was out as was before. This indicated that neither of the lights needed changing, and that a short was the problem the whole time. I was so irritated! At no point did the "mechanic" apologize, admit they had made a mistake, or offer anything to reconcile them obviously not checking for a short, and jumping to the highest priced option for a repair. I asked again, right before I drove off if the new lights had been op checked, and she said she did a walk around herself and saw them all functioning. I got home, and to put the icing on the cake on this debacle, I noticed that the shop had installed the wrong bearing covers! One of the new running lights had wires hanging down, and wasn't even connected, which would mean that, if the final walkaround had been done, (she said she saw all the lights working) she would have clearly noticed the wrong equipment being installed! No way that walkaround was done. So, I fixed the short in the wire on the 7 pin plug in 10 minutes myself, with a total cost of .50 cents. Magically, all the lights worked then. I drove my trailer back again, 2 weeks later, and they installed the right parts. Picked it up today, and still not a word or apology about the mix up, 6 trips to and from their shop, or any offer to make it right with a small discount, a few bucks for the wasted gas, or anything else. We are human, and make mistakes. Admitting when that happens alleviates 90% of the issue. Seeking to make a clearly messed up situation better in any way would have also kept me from writing a negative review and telling the multitude of fisherman and boaters that I know to never go to this shop. Word of mouth has a large ripple effect. read more

Vic and the boys took really good care of me. Not only did they communicate well but they were awesome about what I needed to replace and what I didn't need to replace. They are honest, quick and my boat trailer turned out awesome. Thanks again! Matt Moyer Ballast Point Fishing Team read more

Great customer service and quality work! Took my old trailer and fixed it up for a fair price and went above and beyond to ensure I was taken care of and the trailer was safe and up to date. I'm a customer for life read more

FE Trailers - Trailer Dealers Near Me - Lakeside, California

Yes yes, I know. This is not a review of food. What's wrong Ed? Well, I've gotta give credit where credit is due. This place does GREAT WORK, so I want to provide an authentic review from a customer. The ups: I use a Kendon folding trailer to transport my motorcycles to and from the track (supermoto FTW!). I bought it used, and got a great deal on it, but unfortunately it had some wear and tear items that needed mending. A spare wheel was affixed to the bottom of the trailer, and I couldn't get it off (pegs were bent). The hitch was locked into place and wouldn't connect to the ball, I couldn't get the removable jack stand connected, and the brake lights were old and not working properly. Needless to say, Matt and the folks at FE Trailer took care of all these issues, including welding the jack stand mount in place (much more stable) and installing new LED brake lights (that can probably be seen from space) which make my rig way safer, especially at night. All for a great price, and quickly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to a friend. The downs: It's in Lakeside, so a bit of a trek from San Diego, but otherwise, no major issues. If you've got a big trailer I could see the parking lot being difficult to navigate. ***Yelp bottom line*** If you've got a trailer that needs work, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend FE Trailers in Lakeside. They do custom work to, so if you can dream it, they can probably do it, for a price. read more

FE Trailers - My Kendon folding motorcycle trailer, fixed up and road ready thanks to the folks out at F.E. Trailers! - Trailer Dealers Near Me - Lakeside, California

I purchased the trailer (w/boat) from original owner in San Diego & fender board fell off while I was driving car up north. Emailed FE Trailers to buy a replacement & Vic sent one free of charge, no proof of ownership needed. Board fit perfectly. Exceptional service; couldn't ask for better. read more

I was in a emergency situation and these guys were awsome. Made sure i was taken care of if you need a trailer this is the place

So its Wednesday and I am driving my trailer from my warehouse to my home to get ready for a weekend of work. And all of a sudden my lights are NOT working. I have been here before a couple times for axel services but never anything else. I pull in and explain that I need some work done. They tell me their swamped and the wait is like 2 weeks. Now keep in mind they didn't know the extent of what I had on my hands. Once I explained the running lights were not working and I needed my work trailer for the weekend, the guy at the counter goes out into the bay and gets someone to look at my trailer right off the bat. As it turn out it was some warn cables not making the connection. He says " if you can do this now, pull it in and we will have you out in under an hour". And I am like... REALLY?!!! These guys just saved me!!! And I can attest to the fact they were swamped because of all that was going on in front of me. I didn't ask them to do this they just stepped up and made it happen. And, the work was done for way less that $100 which means they didn't charge me for any expedited fees. And, the work is SOLID! I can't thank these guys enough for helping me out. They have my business from now on! Thanks, Pat read more

I don't know if I can suitably express my gratitude in just a simple review. Everyone I met and talked with at FE Trailers was incredibly nice, professional, and knew what they were talking about. Here's a brief outline of what led me to take my trailer to their shop. I have a 44' 5th Wheel enclosed car hauler (and yes, it fits in their shop!) that needs an axle replaced. Simple enough, right? Not quite. I had a 2 week timeline to replace the axle with axles that were not specifically built for my trailer. Therefore, FE Trailers had to come up with some way to mount these axles to my trailer, and they came up with something in 2 days from the time I dropped it off. They even thought enough about me to use just bolts, so I can easily put the correct axle in later and remove this one. They can even weld this mounting bracket in to make it stronger. Overall, I am incredibly impressed with their service and ability to take on a job that no one else would. I will be driving this trailer down to them (a 1300 mile each way road trip) for future modifications as they have shown incredible work and diligence. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! They saved my a$$ on my upcoming road trip/move. I am so incredibly thankful they are here!!!!!! THANK YOU! Highly recommended, I will send everyone I know here that needs trailer repair, service, modification, or building. Top notch! read more

Just got back from Lakeside with my new trailer. I talked to all of the big four locally and settled on FE Trailers due to service and price. Alan drove up to Orange from San Diego County to spend an hour crawling around my garage and under my boat to make sure it was a good fit for my needs and space issues. Trailer came out great, tows fantastic and they put on all the bells I was looking for and a very reasonable price. They also told me it would be a couple of hours to fit my boat to the trailer and they were done in 45 minutes. He ended up lowering the boat on the trailer to make it easier to get in and out of the garage, widened the stance, put a torsion axle and Vault hubs with a 5 year warranty that can be extended out to 10 if wanted. Swing tongue, LED all around and cables instead of chains. Very nice set up and really holds the boat well to the trailer. I would not hesitate to recommend these folks to others. read more

Awesome local company! They built me a trailer for my 21 center console. They built it just the way I needed, for a decent price. The guys were able to work with me as far as dropping off/ picking up after hours. I have no doubt it will last a long time. read more

FE Trailers - Nice single axle trailer - Trailer Dealers Near Me - Lakeside, California

Brought my PWC trailer in for a facelift. Steve and the crew not only did a great job, but they also resolved a few issues that needed attention as well. Work was done very quick, and the trailer looks almost brand new again. Thanks guys great job. read more

They rebuilt my boat trailer did a great job on time and looks great Jim Carmichael

Best peeps in the game! Always helpful and courteous and wanting to help!! Thanks for making trailers great again

These guys are the best. Built me a solid customer trailer ... and when it didn't fit without bottoming out up my steep driveway they had me bring it in and adjusted it for me without questions. Thanks fellas ! read more

I went over dealt with their so called manager Matt who's very unprofessional and apparently does not know how to complete an estimate ... I told him what I needed done on my ez loader galvanized trailer and he e-mails an estimate with half the stuff missing I was asking another worker questions like who's the owner ? And is Matt the manager and the worker was reluctantant to answer, I wonder what are they hiding? cause Matt became defensive, Awful in returning calls and obviously has no experience in managing his schedule...nor giving customers answers up front. Don't recommend at all .. The other reviews were probably done by their own employes ...ah they were male he probably does not defl well with women!!!! read more

I had FE build a new trailer to replace a trailer that had seen way too many Baja back roads under my Gregor Baja special. I tried out the new trailer today and it was a joy to use, Even with a stiff crosswind the boat went onto the trailer with ease. I found the trailer also tracks well on the road and is in general well built and setup, I didn't find anything that needed correction or improvment. All in all I feel like I got my moneys worth and then some with this trailer. I found the staff at FE to be great, Very professional and helpful, I felt very comfortable dealing with them. read more

This is going to be the place for all my trailer needs from here on out... after calling around several rv and trailer supply stores, I chose to go with EF trailers. I replaced all the brakes, brake lines, and master cylinder on my tri-axle boat trailer and these guys were outstanding in helping me outfit the trailer, and the prices/availability of parts in Stock were the best I found around. I feel that anyone in need of trailer reapirs, or parts, should really consider giving these guys a shot. read more

Vic and Steve completely took care of me and a bad situation I was put in with the trailer I purchased from somewhere else (Cheetah). This is the third time I have used FE over the years and it's always a good experience working with them! Thank you Vic and Steve! read more

They are so friendly and helpful!!!My rebuild job was complex requiring multiple trips they were patient,kind,humorous and kept throwing stuff in for FREE!!!!Very professional must others would have nickeled n dimes me to death!!!!All my future trailer business is theirs!sorry you guys are stuck with me now! read more

Very impressed with FE Trailers! Took my boat trailer in to have bearings replaced on all 4 wheels expecting a 2 day turnaround and they had it done same day and also did the brakes. Vic and crew were very friendly. Would highly recommend for all your trailer needs. Thank you FE Trailers!! read more

Took a tandem boat trailer into FE for an axle service and safety check. They were disorganized, couldnt recall prior conversations or locate a wheel I had dropped off two days earlier. They promised the service would be done on a certain day and struggled to meet that deadline. Subsequently we have found that not only did they not perform the safety check, they left the trailer braking system low on fluid and in an anything but safe condition. Further, we had asked that the spare tire holder be repaired. They stated it was irreperable and sold us a second wheel carrier. Another trailer repair facility repaired it without much trouble. I dont like leaving negative info, but I fee that FE put us in position to tow our boat in an unsafe condition, the whole reason you have someone repair your trailer is to avoid this situation. read more

This place was recommended to me by a friend and they did wonderful work with fantastic customer service. F.E. Trailers repaired damage to my boat trailer ahead of schedule and on-budget. Exceeded my every expectation of how "just like new" they could make the repairs. Everyone at the company is knowledgeable and professional. I couldn't have been happier. read more

No matter what you need for a trailer, Parts, Service, Repair, or Custom Build, they have it , can get it or will build it for you. Solid, built to last American made. Best on the market trailer for carrying anything you could think of. read more

This place was awesome; I found it just by looking up trailer repair in San Diego. I recently got a motorcycle trailer that needed some work done - fix up the wiring, unbend some bent bolts, fix the hitch mechanism. Brought it to F.E., Matt quoted me a price (to include some new hi-viz LED tail lights at nearly half the cost of the factory), and got it all done fairly and quickly. The trailer's now good as new, and I've got some of the brightest brake lights one could ask for. Not sure where the 1 star review came from (I looked at that person's reviews and they're about 75% 1 star negative reviews), but the crew at FE were professional and with good communications. And they do custom stuff, so I may be back for more work soon. Highly recommended. read more