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| map-marker Fitzgerald, Georgia

DO NOT BUY A CUSTOM TRAILER FROM COLONY CARGO

Original review Nov 01, 2022

I wish I would have looked at reviews before we decided to work with Dede {{Redacted}} and Mandy {{Redacted}}. These women are both horrible humans.

What they have done to so many families is just despicable. Please, whatever you do, do not get a trailer through Colony Cargo. We were told it would be ready 3 different times to find out it was untrue. It was more than 3 months after the initial time they said it would be ready.

They were very rude and just completely lied to us multiple time. We have plenty of emails and our contract to prove all of their lies. We now have the trailer that has a gap in the floor, the wiring done completely wrong, the service shelf that does not stay up, seams of the trailer that do not meet, and our tanks are not the correct size. Dede assured me that the tanks would be correct, and now we can't legally even use our trailer.

We had to pay another company thousands of dollars to rewire our trailer, so we could actually use it. And now will have to pay another company and purchase new tanks, so we can run our small business. We have little kids that were so exciting for this family business to start, to have it all turn into a complete nightmare because of their ignorance. Do not fall for their lies.

They may seem so religious and good people, but they are far from it. They must have to post so many prayers, so they can be forgiven for what awful people they are. I feel very sorry for those two ladies when the wrath of their lies come back and get them. We have tried to work with Colony Cargo to resolve these issue to just be pushed to the side over and over again.

I will be posting a review anywhere, and everywhere I can to warn people not to waste their money or time.

The stress of this has been absolutely overwhelming for our family. You may think it sounds like a great thing, but in the end it is not worth saving a few dollars because you will end up spending triple to fix their mistakes.

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Loss:
$20000

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: DO NOT BUY A CUSTOM TRAILER FROM COLONY CARGO

Anonymous
map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

Recent purchase

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I just received my 5x8 cargo trailer from Colony Cargo. When I placed my order with Mandy she informed me it would take 4-6 weeks to come in. She contacted me on Monday 8/8/22 and said my trailer was ready, got it in 3 weeks. I am very happy with the customer service and the professionalism I received from Mandy. I would def refer others to them. Im also very satisfied with how my trailer came out. Thanks again Tim
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User's recommendation: Great customer service

Brian L Rhg
map-marker Big Bend, Wisconsin

To share an honest experience.

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We started working with a salesperson early January 2021. After getting the quote we e mailed her and told her we were interested.

Since we never heard back from her called the company and found out she was no longer there. Got a new salesperson who seemed very nice. After working with her for a few months we gave her 500 to start drawings. We then sent in 50 percent to start the trailer.

We were then told our quoted price was no longer valid and they had to raise the price. We asked them if this was the final price hike and they could not guarantee it. Their contract does state they can raise the price but one would assume that is only during quote phase and not after deposit.

They did refund our deposit minus the 500 for cad fees. Never heard of a company able to raise prices after down payment.

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Loss:
$500
Cons:
  • Dishonest with the way they send you a quote

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Never work with a company that does not honor a quote for a stated amount of time.

Anonymous
map-marker Dallas, Texas

Customer Service poor!!!!!!!

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Umm where do I start!!!I havent got my trailer to say if its good or not but I can say the customer service started off GrEAt n helpful until they got my MOnEY!!! Dee informed me 3-6 months due to the Pandemic and I thoughtok finewellllll that time has passed and the customer service got very poor n rude!

A employee hung up in my face today n all I wanted to know was when will my trailer be ready bec its passed the 6months! Dee called me back private vERY rude!!! She informed me she wasnt giving me my money back n to sue hershe also said she didnt know when my trailer would be ready!

Thats no way to treat a customer especially when u got their moneyGuys I wouldnt get a trailer from this company until the pandemic is over withmaybe then they can keep their word on the building time or at least communicate!! I hate to word a bad review but if you could hear how they was on the phone talkingits like we got ur money now F off until we give it to you!!

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User's recommendation: Go to a company where their word is bond!! They are rude once they get your money

Jim G Cuv

Buyer Beware ...

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Updated by user Feb 11, 2019

See the photos and videos...https://photos.app.goo.gl/7JT2qpZH7xTCATun8

Original review Feb 11, 2019
BUYER BEWARE…I suggest Colony Cargo Practice Quality Control in the production and delivery of their custom trailers. It would also be beneficial to all involved if the owner Tim Woods practices the “Christian Values” that he bases his business on.
Please view the pictures in this link https://photos.app.goo.gl/7JT2qpZH7xTCATun8
I have been a customer of Colony Cargo since 2010.
I have purchased 6 trailers since then and brought a friend with me this LAST TIME who also purchased a trailer. I understand that we do not live in a perfect world and production trailers are not going to be delivered 100% perfect. With that said I always accepted the delivery and Tim and I would work out any serious issue and chuckle about “the next time we’ll get it right”.
With the most recent build I ordered concession doors installed in the sides, along with a number of other items that were important to me. I received the call that the trailer was ready and paid for the trailer to be delivered from Fitzgerald GA to Ocala, Fl, approx. 325+miles.
The trailer was delivered as agreed and immediately put into storage as I was leaving for vacation.
I started the new year with the intention of outfitting the trailer for scheduled work.
The first thing that was obvious was the Concession doors on the right side were stubborn to open….”I mean like stuck closed”, The Jack was welded 3 inches short of where I needed it, The Battery box for the brakes was mounted 2 inches above the tongue, interfering with the installation of an item on this end, one month after delivery the Tongue is rusting as a result of only a dusting of paint being applied, The return Spring cables on the ramp door are not adjusted equally, one of the concession door Latch’s on the left side is broken, the Concession doors on the left side did not have the gas prop rods installed to match the right side…homemade supports were substituted in a slap dash manner.
I’m sad to say, Tim Woods is not the nice guy that he comes across to be. He has no appreciation for loyal customers. The reason I state this is after noting the deficiencies in this unit, I wrote an email to Tim Woods, listing the issues and asking that he tell me what the plan would be to resolve the issues.
His reply was a one liner (Jim, I forwarded your email to the warranty dept at Arising Industries. Tim )
I have never had a response from Arising Industries or a follow up from Colony Cargo
So remember...BUYER BEWARE....
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Loss:
$800
Reason of review:
Bad quality

Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution

John B Lmy

Horrible/poor quality/poor customer service

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Colony Cargo - Horrible/poor quality/poor customer service
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Please do not go with this company. We asked if our food trailer would pass code for our state and was assured multiple times that it would.

We picked up the trailer and took it to our state inspector and failed the inspection and had to come out of pocket $1100. When we spoke with Tim, he was extremely rude and said he is not compensating us at all. We offered to provide receipts and documentation of what was not done properly and Tim refused.

The materials used were very cheap and hazardous. Dont waste your time with this company.

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Reason of review:
Not as described/ advertised
1 comment
Guest

You didn't do your homework...they build to "your" specifications.

Paul D Vyg

Best Trailer ever

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Colony Cargo - Best Trailer ever

I ordered a trailer from Colony Cargo, it exceeded my expectations. I had it ordered to match Harley-Davidson colors with HD logos.

Everyone that sees my trailer comments how good it looks. It performs just as well. I ordered with the checkerboard floor, electric brakes, mag wheels and floor tie downs. It also has an access door so you can enter without dropping the rear door.

Great trailer, if I needed another trailer I would purchase another from them. The price was several thousand dollars less than my local dealers in northern Virginia.

My Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra fits nicely with plenty of room to spare. It makes going to far motorcycle rallies easy.

It lets me bring all my stuff like canopy and riding supplies. I tow it with a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country 1500 pickup with no problems.

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Reason of review:
Good quality
Anonymous

It was the worst experience I had in my life

I called them they told me it would be there Friday by 11 o clock i said ok i would come and get it i told it would be in Saturday morning before I would be over there to get it they called me at 5 Friday evening and said the air condition was not installed I've already drove 10 and a half hours then Tim the owner and his daughter cherry was on the phone they was the rudest people I ever heard or talked to especially being an owner of a company they really didn't care that I drove 10 and a half hours already all they wanted to do was to drop ship me an air conditioning unit knowing that the trailer was not right when I told him I just seem to have my money back they got really pissed off I would recommend no one to do business with these people they have no customer service consideration for anybody they are very very very rude
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Reason of review:
Poor customer service
Anonymous

An experience with Conley cargo trailers in Fitzgerald Georg

I had an experience this weekend on a trailer that was supposed to be made for me from Conley cargo trailer which was not made correctly I called down there today and talk to JC A salesperson there and he told me he would call and get back with me either by phone call or email that never happened again nobody down there can keep their word when they tell you something that just shows you what kind of people they are they give you *** poor service Conley cargo trailers Fitzgerald Georgia

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Reason of review:
Poor customer service
2 comments
Guest

Make sure you ask for all receipts because my generator caught on fire and now i Dont have a proof of purchase so now i have to buy another one. The generator only had 3 hours of usage.

Only they took an extra 3 1/2 mouths to complete my trailer. This company is unprofessional

Guest

I am becoming quite concerned with the customer service I am have been receiving as well. They do not keep in touch with you through the process at all.

It is also like pulling teeth to get to the right person. I ordered my Trailer on May 14th which should be due out the Week of July 2nd for 8 weeks. After calling 4 times this week since Monday, Carl/Karl finally transferred me to Cherilyn, which he should have just done all along since he never gave her my messages that I had been calling. I questioned her about an update and about photos of the trailer which she could not give me because they do not have it yet since others are ahead of me.

It is due out in 23 days.? She did get very rude with me, and unprofessional after telling me she was out Tuesday due to family illness (how would I know that), and that I do not seem to care about her family situation. I understand we all have issues and emergencies that come up, and my own family member is suffering from bone and brain cancer at the moment. I do hate that her family is not doing well, but I should not be made to feel bad for questioning a purchase I am making with their company.

However, this is a business matter, and someone should be her back-up and be able to answer questions in her absence as situations with family members can arise at any time. But, she is the only knowledgeable person in the office when it comes to knowing where your trailer is.

The sales guys can only tell you about the trailer, give a generic sketch in print, and tell you where to send your money. I will provide further updates as they come, and certainly when I receive my finished product.

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Frederik Ddg
map-marker Fitzgerald, Georgia

Still Waiting... No Response From Tim Woods

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NPE ordered a custom cargo trailer February 2017 for Company events beginning in May 2017, trailer was to be completed in 10 weeks. Now told June 16-23!

NPE ordered a custom cargo trailer Invoice 5188 for $20,810.00 February 6, 2017 with a down-payment of $18,055.00 specifically for Company events beginning in May 2017. A Certificate of Origin was created March 9, 2017. Colony Cargo was to deliver the trailer in 10 weeks. After many attempts to contact them via email and phone they finally responded with a delivery date of June 16th-23rd.

We have contacted Tim Woods, Jon Harkness and JC Graham all part of this process.

(Colony Cargo, American Trailer Pros) We trusted them since their website said they are Christians and have an excellent BBB Rating. We fear they have been using our money for purposes other than completing our trailer.

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Loss:
$3500
Cons:
  • Delivery date very late
  • No communication
  • Poor customer service
Reason of review:
Problem with delivery

Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution

1 comment
Guest

Beware of these crooks. Check out the negative reviews on the web. DO NOT BUY anything from them.

Anonymous

Colony Cargo - Customer Care Review

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Very poor customer service. I had been talking to Carrol on the phone for 2 weeks.

He said he had a 7 x 14 Arising trailer coming in. He told me I could put money down to hold it but he said wait until the unit actually came on to his lot then they would call me once it came in and I could put the money down. No big deal until I call him the day I was coming from 900 miles away to see if it was in or not. That's when he said he sold it.

Not very Chistian of him as he so proudly states on his site.

I understand he has a business to run but your business means nothing if you don't follow through with your word! Just be a careful consumer and do some follow up like I did before you actually do business with Colony Cargo.

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Reason of review:
Poor customer service
Anonymous

I had a pleasant experience with colony cargo

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They took great care of me. They were very welcoming over the phone and in person. I was back on the road trailer in tow in no time.
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Reason of review:
Good customer service
Anonymous

Poor customer service

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They do give the impression they are a manufacturer...not true. Christian business principles? Not true. They were a couple of small problems on delivery, owner told me he'd give my deposit back and I could leave! 10 hours worth of driving! No concern from him...Nice attitude...he corrected the issue and refuses to speak to me anymore. Other issues popped up, he ignores me. Yes, warranty is with manufacturer but he should show a bit of concern as these were add on items he put on. I regret buying the trailer because of the owners attitude.
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Loss:
$1000
Reason of review:
Problem with delivery
2 comments
Guest

They seem uneducated about their own products. That convinced me to go with Legend trailer

Guest

No issues with trailer or sales transaction.

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Anonymous
map-marker Cape Coral, Florida

No issues at all

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Colony Cargo - No issues at all
I got quotes from several dealers. Carroll at Colony Cargo gave me the most detailed quote of any. Felt I knew what I was getting. Ordered trailer. It came in a week ahead of promise date. Picked it up and was exactly what I wanted. They spent some time going over the trailer with me to make sure everything was as ordered. It was. Couldn't be a happier customer. I would suggest that if you want to order a trailer you understand the options available and match them to your needs. The same manufacturer can produce two very different quality trailers depending on how you configure it.
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Reason of review:
Good customer service
Anonymous
map-marker Brandon, South Dakota

Colony Cargo Trailer Review

Was one of the nicest well built trailers i've had.Would buy another one no questions asked.
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Reason of review:
Good quality
1 comment
Guest

fake comment.. sad attempt to boost reviews,,, HA

Anonymous
map-marker Bartow, Florida

NEVER Buy From Colony Cargo - Huge Mistake

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Bought a trailer from Tim, was told I'd get it in 4 weeks. Ended up being TWICE as long of a wait and now I've spent more time fixing the piece of *** than I have been on the road with it.

Terrible trailer, made like *** with unskilled workers to keep the price low. This thing is only worth it's weight in SCRAP!

I would NOT recommend anyone buy a trailer from Colony Cargo. Less than 4 months and this thing is falling apart because it's practically held together with bubblegum and tape. Do you research before you buy your trailer!

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Loss:
$5980
Reason of review:
Bad quality

Preferred solution: Full refund

1 comment
Guest

They are just another middle man with his hand out. There are a bunch of these guys in S GA.

Many claim to be factory direct.

What they really mean is you buy from a middle man who you never meet, then pick up your trailer at the factory.

There have been several recently who have been arrested. they take your money and you never get a trailer.

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