I just started shopping for an enclosed car trailer and I would like some advice from someone who has used one. I have a 65 coupe and a 67 roadster and I plan to use the trailer to move one of these at a time over short distances. How big of a trailer do I need and are ther any special features that I should look for? Thanks for the help!

 

I have a 22' Pace that I haul my '69 Camaro and '62 Vette in. I have about 5' in front of the cars for storage. This is plenty big. It seems that 24' is the most common size, but when I bought mine I ordered it the way I wanted it and after looking at and talking to others, it seemed that most thought the extra room was a waste. Here's a look at it.
Richard

 

Hi 76 rich. Real good looking trailer. Reflective tape is a blessing.. Extra room is great for tools, tents, polishing stuff etc. Can be used for storage in some cases. Mel

 

Cabinets, tie downs, electric lights, 12 volt wench with remote, ramp so that you don't need to jack up the front to get car in, roof vent etc. Mel

 

I've got a 28' Exxis, which is pretty big for a tag, but I REALLY like it. The place I bought it from claims that these people started FeatherLite and sold it, but had to wait 5 yrs before they could start building trailers again. They're kinda pricey in comparison to the Pace and the Wells, but there's not a rust issue ever (all aluminum construction except for area immediately surrounding axles) and considerably lighter in weight than the others. I liked their quality much better than everything I looked at including the Featherlite which I'd place second. I had a Pace several years back and didn't care for it that much and buddy had a Wells, which seemed okay, but heavy. The dealer I got mine from (do a search for Blackjack Trailers) has a website that links to Exxis as well as other brands they sell.


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2002 8-1/2' x 20' enclosed from Continental Cargo. Similar trailer is sold under 3-4 different names. Parent company is Fall River MFG.

I am pulling it with a 2002 Silverado with the Duramax diesel and Allison 5 speed auto. It may not be too much longer before I go with a bigger trailer. When fully loaded with either the 62 or the 76 I can't even tell that I am pulling anything.

Shop around for the same trailer at dealers in different regions. I saved over $400 by driving a couple hundred miles to get mine. Depending upon dealer, these go for around $5000.

A definate add on is an electric winch.

Good luck with your decision.

 

Thanks Mel, in addition to an easy-up tent and tools, I also have something in front of car that my wife specified when we got our trailer. I had to put a small porta-potty in there for her. It seems some shows do not have the conviences that she is looking for. She has only had to use it a couple of times, but it is nice to have it when you get in a bind. Gotta keep the ladies happy.
Richard

 

I had a 22' United Express I used for hauling my Grand Sport and Cobras around in, and it did a good job for me; had a beavertail floor, lights, 102" torsion axles for small internal wheel wells, extra doors on both sides, roof vent, aluminum stone guard across the front, etc. It weighed 2200#, and I paid $4200 for it in 1995. Had enough extra space in front for cabinets, compressor, generator, and toolboxes. Towed it with a V-8 Grand Cherokee with a Class IV hitch and equalizer bars - had no problems - cars only weighed 2300#, so the gross weight was about 1,000# lighter than if it had a production Corvette in it.

 

Richard,

For hauling a Corvette, a 20-22' unit should work well and leave enough room for tieing down the car as well as space for things you want to carry in the trailer.

We've had two enclosed trailers and the latest one is a Renegade made by Rance Aluminum Products in Elkhart, Indiana. This one is all aluminum which makes it somewhat lighter than our first Haulmark. The Haulmark towed and tracked very well but the shape of the Renegade seems to work better to cut the air and reduces the impact from tractor trailer units passing on the highway. The front has a "V" shape and the roof is slightly angled down as well. It also has a closet in the front and it's amazing how much stuff you can store in it with a little organization.

Some folks have mentioned getting a winch and I would agree with that. It can come in useful if you are hauling a non-running car or chassis around.
Also, look for a side door so you don't have to walk around the car all the time.

We also installed a hydraulic front jack which makes raising and lowering the trailer while hitching up easier. Another thing I decided to add was a rear mounted camera with intercom. It comes with a TV monitor you mount in the tow vehicle. It allows you to see and hear while backing up as well as see the traffic behind you when on the road.

Good luck in your search.

Rich Lagasse

 

Rich your trailer is a sharp as your cars.

 

20 foot wells cargo, should have bought 24 foot for more room for goodies inside, otherwise love it. I pull it with 93 chevy xcab 1/2 ton and 350, pulls good except on hills :cry