Trailer feedback
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Look at a lot of trailers. SOme one mentioned to me if you can find the right dealer an enclosed trailer is not that much more and is less then a full price open aluminim trailer.
The challange is what is your tow vehical and do you have a place that you car park / store an enclosed trailer.
24' enclosed:
Old pic, I have a tire rack in it now.
The other challange is you have to play contortionist to get out of the car and hook up the straps underneath.
The challange is what is your tow vehical and do you have a place that you car park / store an enclosed trailer.
24' enclosed:
Old pic, I have a tire rack in it now.
The other challange is you have to play contortionist to get out of the car and hook up the straps underneath.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Troutman, NC
I came real close to buying a 24' enclosed trailer this weekend. It was only $5,825 for a 2005 model. I thought long and hard but couldn't pull the trigger because, like Tom mentioned, the tow vehicle size and the place to store it.
And with gas prices where they are, I need less drag, not more.
A friend of mine bought a 24' "V" nose recently. He had had a flat nosed 24' before, and he said the "V" pulls a lot easier and isn't as susceptible to wind and tractor trailers passing. He said his truck doesn’t work nearly as hard to haul it as it did when he pulled his flat nosed one, and his gas mileage is better. Anyone with experience using the "V" noses?
And with gas prices where they are, I need less drag, not more.
A friend of mine bought a 24' "V" nose recently. He had had a flat nosed 24' before, and he said the "V" pulls a lot easier and isn't as susceptible to wind and tractor trailers passing. He said his truck doesn’t work nearly as hard to haul it as it did when he pulled his flat nosed one, and his gas mileage is better. Anyone with experience using the "V" noses?
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Jody
I paid $5900 for mine. It was bear inside and I did the painting and put in the cabenits, tire rack and ramp extensions
I have a 1500 HD which I am at my towing limit. I get 11 1/2 mpg. Towing to VIR or CMP is not bad, but on the highway,
freek'n trucks
Maybe looking for a doully this fall.
I paid $5900 for mine. It was bear inside and I did the painting and put in the cabenits, tire rack and ramp extensions
I have a 1500 HD which I am at my towing limit. I get 11 1/2 mpg. Towing to VIR or CMP is not bad, but on the highway,
freek'n trucks Maybe looking for a doully this fall.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Atlanta Ga
All the issues of an enclosed trailer work against me. Can't store it easily. Also can't pull it easily, tow vehicle has a 6500# rating.
I'm definitely headed to a open trailer.
I'm definitely headed to a open trailer.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Jody
I paid $5900 for mine. It was bear inside and I did the painting and put in the cabenits, tire rack and ramp extensions
I have a 1500 HD which I am at my towing limit. I get 11 1/2 mpg. Towing to VIR or CMP is not bad, but on the highway, freek'n trucks
Maybe looking for a doully this fall.
I paid $5900 for mine. It was bear inside and I did the painting and put in the cabenits, tire rack and ramp extensions
I have a 1500 HD which I am at my towing limit. I get 11 1/2 mpg. Towing to VIR or CMP is not bad, but on the highway,
freek'n trucks Maybe looking for a doully this fall.
Don't you winch it in? How can you get in to hook the straps in front if you don't.
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Originally Posted by John Shiels
Don't you winch it in? How can you get in to hook the straps in front if you don't.
Toss the strap under the front so it comes out the side. Reach under the side ( like I said ) contortionst style, grab the hook and put it in the hole.
I am tall and kinda skinny so that helps.
Melting Slicks
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by Falcon
I came real close to buying a 24' enclosed trailer this weekend. It was only $5,825 for a 2005 model. I thought long and hard but couldn't pull the trigger because, like Tom mentioned, the tow vehicle size and the place to store it.
Racer
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From: Charlotte NC
I have a connection in Charlotte, NC that can custom build you a 16' 18' or longer if you want. I had them custom make me one w/ tire rack, fuel jug holders, boxes, winch holder, and removeable fender. The base price for a 16' with no racks etc. is about $1800 or so. Has two axles that have GVW of 7500# with electric brakes. They are the manufactuer of the trailers for the largest re-seller in Charlotte but I can get them direct from the factory. Please let me know if you need more info.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Plano TX
My wife and I plan of buying a trailer after the 1st of the year. We have an older 80 vette that will be used for track days, open road racing and high speed rallies.
I think we've settled on two types of enclosed trailers:
1) go with an 18' to 20' box with side door inline with drivers door. Go with an awning and a place for a gen. Thinking 8' width.
2) Go for an enclosed that also has basic living quarters up front in a small 5th wheel type configuration. We're thinking we can use the trailer for other things such as taking bicycles and motorcycles and camping in trailer. Some living quarters can be very nice and expensive however were thinking basic and less cost.
Have also heard that some trailers with living quarters qualify as a second home if certified as an RV.
We have a 2004 GMC crew cab 2500 with the diesel so towing shouldn't be too bad however enclosed with living quarters can raised the weight a lot.
Dave
I think we've settled on two types of enclosed trailers:
1) go with an 18' to 20' box with side door inline with drivers door. Go with an awning and a place for a gen. Thinking 8' width.
2) Go for an enclosed that also has basic living quarters up front in a small 5th wheel type configuration. We're thinking we can use the trailer for other things such as taking bicycles and motorcycles and camping in trailer. Some living quarters can be very nice and expensive however were thinking basic and less cost.
Have also heard that some trailers with living quarters qualify as a second home if certified as an RV.
We have a 2004 GMC crew cab 2500 with the diesel so towing shouldn't be too bad however enclosed with living quarters can raised the weight a lot.
Dave
Melting Slicks
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by sambarnett
I have a connection in Charlotte, NC that can custom build you a 16' 18' or longer if you want. I had them custom make me one w/ tire rack, fuel jug holders, boxes, winch holder, and removeable fender. The base price for a 16' with no racks etc. is about $1800 or so. Has two axles that have GVW of 7500# with electric brakes. They are the manufactuer of the trailers for the largest re-seller in Charlotte but I can get them direct from the factory. Please let me know if you need more info.
Burning Brakes
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From: Littleton CO
St. Jude Donor '07
I am on the west coast and looking for an open trailer. Don't have the space for a closed trailer although I would like one! I have an F350 so can pretty much tow anything. My biggest problem has been trying to find a source for trailers some what local the the N. Los Angeles area. If any SFV readers see this maybe they can point me in the right direction...
Ron
Ron
Melting Slicks
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From: Charleston South Carolina
Here's a shot I found of my Sloan Kwik-Load lowered to the ground:
And here's one with it raised and the car on it:
And yes those are 18s in the rear and 17s in the front! (Everyone either asks or looks to check them!)
And here's one with it raised and the car on it:
And yes those are 18s in the rear and 17s in the front! (Everyone either asks or looks to check them!)
Last edited by TedDBere; Aug 30, 2005 at 09:38 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Littleton CO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by John Shiels
Mine is 22' deck
I think 18 would be the minimum
I think 18 would be the minimum
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: St. louis, MO
I have a 18' Load Trail open trailer, has a 16' deck with 2' dove tail. Give me room to add a tire rack later on. I wish the ramps were lighter, make sure you have a spare and a lug wrench/4-way that fist the lugs. My trailer blew a tire this weekend after racing in Ok, glad I had a spare, that would have been no fun.
Here is a pic from last weekend of my set up.
Here is a pic from last weekend of my set up.
Last edited by Gary04Z06; Aug 31, 2005 at 11:57 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Central Florida
Mike,
Paul B. has a "tilt trailer"...very easy to load and unload. I think
his is a 18'. He is taking Steves featherlight to Nationals next week
and I think I will take his trailer. I'm hoping to save gas on the
trip. My 24' (8000lbs) gets 10mpg. If I get 13 with a 5000 lbs load,
I will save $150 in gas. I'm sure Paul wouldn't mind if we took his
trailer out for a test drive with your Dakota.
Russ
Paul B. has a "tilt trailer"...very easy to load and unload. I think
his is a 18'. He is taking Steves featherlight to Nationals next week
and I think I will take his trailer. I'm hoping to save gas on the
trip. My 24' (8000lbs) gets 10mpg. If I get 13 with a 5000 lbs load,
I will save $150 in gas. I'm sure Paul wouldn't mind if we took his
trailer out for a test drive with your Dakota.
Russ
Originally Posted by Dolfan
I agree with all here that the Kwik-Load type trailer must be much easier to deal with thatn the other types of trailers. I'd like to hear from anyone that has used a "tilt" style trailer. I don't know how huch help they would be over the ramp type? I would think the fenders might still be a problem for vettes being so low. Also the angle might be too steep to drive on with low air dams.
Burning Brakes
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From: Littleton CO
St. Jude Donor '07
I have been shopping for about a week for a trailer. All the dealers seem to be out 50+ miles or more from me. No one seems to carry a descent 18-20' open trailer. When they do have them they are only about $1000 less than an enclosed 20-24' trailer. Luckily I have the space for an enclosed one and the vehicle to pull it with.
Latest thing I learned is some come with leaf spring suspension or torsion dampeners. Haven't had any experience with this, but most are telling me to avoid the spring type as they tend to bounce around alot more...
Latest thing I learned is some come with leaf spring suspension or torsion dampeners. Haven't had any experience with this, but most are telling me to avoid the spring type as they tend to bounce around alot more...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Wichita KS
With diesel fuel prices so high I recently lost interest in towing my 28' X 102" enclosed race trailer, very cool trailer, gives you a place to store the car & extra race "stuff" when not in use. Just listed it on eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMESE%3AIT
or just look up eBay user ID superlund.
or just look up eBay user ID superlund.
