enclosed trailer advice needed
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Drifting
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From: Naples Fl
enclosed trailer advice needed
I am looking at buying an enclosed trailer.What tips can you give me in my search? I am not interested in hauling extra parts or tools.All that I am looking for is a trailer to haul show quality c1 and c2 vettes.The smaller the better
Le Mans Master
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From: Greenwood In.
I have a 22ft. enclosed United Trailer with 10,000lb axles and a left side excape door. It has a sloped front nose for better gas mileage and it also pulls like nothing is behind you. By being 22ft there is some extra room in the front and in the rear as well. I think 22ft is the way to go, not to short and not to long, with 10,000lb axle's you can add more things in the trailer if you want and with the left side excape door, it makes it easier to get out of the car. The slope nose is better for pulling then a square box nose and fuel mileage also. You will not find many like this for resale, you may have to order a trailer like this. I did. I had a 20ft and now have the 22ft. I like the 22ft better. Good luck.
Something like this only get a 22ft and 10,000lb axle's
http://www.trailerworld.com/viewproduct.cgi?id=863
I don't know where you are from because you have not filled out all your info but if you are close enough you can save $500.00 or more if you go pick it up yourself at the factory.They are built in northern Indiana.
Something like this only get a 22ft and 10,000lb axle's
http://www.trailerworld.com/viewproduct.cgi?id=863
I don't know where you are from because you have not filled out all your info but if you are close enough you can save $500.00 or more if you go pick it up yourself at the factory.They are built in northern Indiana.
Last edited by Mike Terry; Nov 22, 2011 at 08:52 AM.
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I like the smaller trailer also. I have an 18ft Black flat top race trailer, with street side and curb side door. I ordered it and had them take 12" out of the height also. The round top tailers streak real bad when the get wet, even from dew. My Black flat top doesn't streak. My '57 in the trailer will have a little over a foot clearance in the back and two foot in the front when strapped down. If I had it to do over again, I would add a V nose in the front, but that's all I would change. If you're thinking more about resale down the road, a 20-22 ft would be better for most people. Hope this helped some.
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I found a trailer manufacturer close to home. I bought it from the manufacturer and cut out the middleman. I figured the local economy was helped and if I had a problem with the trailer I could just go back to them. Many of them will build to suit also. Make sure you have the right vehicle for towing the trailer too.
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I agree that the right size is a major factor in your decision. A smaller, and lighter, trailer has it's advantages since you won't be carrying extra gear. Here are the links to three articles that might be of help.
Buying Tips: http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...ers/index.html
Tow Vehicles & Safety: http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...ers/index.html
Trailer Security: http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...ide/index.html
Best of luck with your search.
Rich
Buying Tips: http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...ers/index.html
Tow Vehicles & Safety: http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...ers/index.html
Trailer Security: http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...ide/index.html
Best of luck with your search.
Rich
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Pay the extra money and buy a Featherlite. Worth every penny. They tow like a dream and hold their resale value. Buy at least a 24' one. You will be able to attract a bigger market when you go to resell it. They are very well built. IMHO
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I bought a Rance Renegade all aluminum trailer. Tows like a dream and is a 24' V nose. It weighs +/- 2900 lbs.
The aluminum trailers hold their value so much better than the steel trailers do. More up front, but you get it all back when you sell. The lighter trailer is nicer on your tow rig and you save some $$$ in fuel costs as well.
The Featherlite and Trailex are awesome trailers. I did my research and thought the Rance was a better overall value.
The aluminum trailers hold their value so much better than the steel trailers do. More up front, but you get it all back when you sell. The lighter trailer is nicer on your tow rig and you save some $$$ in fuel costs as well.
The Featherlite and Trailex are awesome trailers. I did my research and thought the Rance was a better overall value.
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I've had both Goldrush and currently have an ATC trailer...both aluminum, light, and tow beautifully. 26' is a good length for hauling a door car with room 4 spares. I used to trailer a race car at this length and it was great with nice resale. This time I went long @ 32 feet. Lotsa room 
Never had side doors before, I winch my cars in.
Never had side doors before, I winch my cars in.
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Whats the minimum inside width to fit a car? I think our motorcycle race trailer is 8 feet wide... hmmmmmmmm
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I'd advise you to re-think that. The closer the interior length is to the length of the car, the harder it is to tie down the front of the car. You need working room up there.
My Grand Sport vintage racer is 14.5' long. Before I bought an enclosed trailer, I borrowed (once) an 18' trailer to haul it to Laguna Seca. It was uncomfortably difficult to attach and cinch down the front straps.
When I did buy a trailer, I got one that is 24' long. Not a moment's regret.
Regarding the various nose shapes, "V", sloped, flat.... I borrowed several trailers with different nose configurations before settling on the one I bought. There wasn't as much as 0.1 MPG difference in fuel mileage over a 500 mile pull. Seriously. I was sure there would be, but, nope. If there is any difference, it's below my ability to measure.
Jim
My Grand Sport vintage racer is 14.5' long. Before I bought an enclosed trailer, I borrowed (once) an 18' trailer to haul it to Laguna Seca. It was uncomfortably difficult to attach and cinch down the front straps.
When I did buy a trailer, I got one that is 24' long. Not a moment's regret.
Regarding the various nose shapes, "V", sloped, flat.... I borrowed several trailers with different nose configurations before settling on the one I bought. There wasn't as much as 0.1 MPG difference in fuel mileage over a 500 mile pull. Seriously. I was sure there would be, but, nope. If there is any difference, it's below my ability to measure.
Jim
