ImaRoadDog

I am thinking of getting an enclosed car trailer and have been looking at a Carson car trailer, 20X8 1/2 with a sloped nose. Nice looking trailer but I don't know anything about them. Anybody have some input to help me out? Will be hauling my 98 C5 to track days and used maybe 6-8 times a year. The out the door price from the dealer is $7300.00

John Shiels

It doesn't show much on construction or option like H&H trailer site does. Get the bigger axles which are probably not much more. Then you get bigger tires, springs. and brakes. Get brakes on both axles. If you feel you don't need it you will get it back in resale value I would think.

AU N EGL

What is the trailer axle and tire ratings? Normally a 20' does not have the axle or tire ratings needed to car the weight of the trailer AND the vette

The vette is 3200 lbs, if trailer is 3000 lbs then you need a min of 7000 lb axles and tires

I am wondering if a 20' trailer has a 5000 lb axle and tire load capacity?

Plus a 20' with a slopped nose is a very tight space to move around in. Normally a 24' enclosed would be minium for a vette.

and your tow vehical is?

John Shiels

I think 20 sloped nose would be real tight.

94ZR1#444

Don't do it. You'll regret it not having any storage. Price seems way to high also. I've seen 24' trailers go for around $5K.

XPC5R

The Carson's I've seen (mostly on the west coast) are built very nicely. All square tube framing, smooth (no rivet) sides, etc. quality wise they seem on par with the higher end offerings like H&H, etc. Add those features to any trailer and you will start getting to (or go beyond) that price range. They also appear to be lighter than the typical Pace or Haulmark offering. 2600# for the 20', vs 3300# for a Pace that size.

I believe the slope nose models do not have the beavertail rear, which is a must for loading. Look at the Racer or Deluxe Racer models.

20' is the smallest I would go (mine is that size) - it will hold a C5 and some tools nice, just don't expect to squeeze in a golf cart or large pit bike.

ImaRoadDog

Thanks for all the input. Here is some more infomation on it. It has two 3500 lb axles and indicates it will hold approximately 4400 lbs of load, giving it an unladen weight of 2600 lbs. I like the idea that it is lightweight, but as most of you have indicated, it does seem like it would be a bit tight, but do I want to sacrafice room for towing agility. It only has brakes on one axle and is not a beavertail design, but does have the flip out ramp extension. My tow vehicle is a GMC Duramax, so I have plenty of power.

John Shiels

definately get brakes on both axles even if you have to order it. It will save your vehicle brakes and be safer. I think some states require it on both axles now.

ImaRoadDog

I think you guys talked me out of this one. Price seems a little high for as small a trailer as it is, with brakes only on one axle and not a dove tail design. I'll keep looking. Would like a V-nose anyway, I think. Thanks for the help.

Bill Dearborn

You need to go with brakes on both axles. Do not even think of going with single axle brakes.
Bill