I know if you own a c4 converible you have the same probelm I have. No storage space. No room for anything more than a overnight bag. Has anyone seen or done a trailer for our cars?
thanks

 

Yes! They sell Class 1 trailer hitches for C4's that are relatively simple to install, you have to remove the spare tire though. Bolts to the rear aluminum subframe. Then you can get a small trailer from Harbor Freight for about $180 and built whatever sort of storage device you want ontop of it. I removed my hitch for the winter season, but if you want some pics I can get some of the hitch and trailer themselves. I use my trailer for tires, so yours would probably look different

 

Why yes I have but pull it with a Ford dual.



Olcrusty

 

I'd pull that trailer around just to show it off...nice car too

 

I know you can put a hitch on I was thinking about a trailer to look like the back end of the c4 or if you have seen the uhaul one they rent for 20.00 a day. Its white fiberglass and has tail lights like a car.

 

Ahh, I think I remember seeing that. Here's a C5 one, I don't think they make a different one: http://www.adventuresportsproducts.com/index.cfm/0/0/23

 

There is only one company that sells a C4 hitch now. Reese quit making them a few years ago. A hitch install is fairly straightforward but there are holes that have to be drilled in the back of the frame and the rear crossmember.

Adding the wiring is simple; just remove the two inside lamp housings and use something like Scotch-lok connectors on the proper wires. Don't forget to attach the ground wire on the car side to a good metal ground.

Adding trailer lighting will cause the car's turn signal flasher to flash very quickly. If you buy your own trailer, use LED bulbs in the lamp housings or convert the lamps to all-LED housings. That will solve the flasher issue.

Most short trailers like the small Harbor Freight trailer or the one small one that U-Haul has will tow easily and they are narrow enough so that the outside mirrors aren't obstructed. The inside rear view mirror may not be useable though. Backing up with these small trailers are a PITA. Being short, they will start to turn very quickly. If you travel with one, it's easiest if you disconnect the trailer and push it into a parking spot for overnight stays. Use a hitch lock or a chain thru an open part of the wheel around the axle.

For weight, try to keep the total weight around 500 pounds or so. That way tongue weight can be around 50 lbs so it will be easy to pick up off the hitch ball.

 

If you pack right, you have plenty of space. My father and I took a week long road trip in my 93 this spring, with the hardtop on. We did wash once on the trip and had to send a box of stuff we bought along the way home however it worked out fine.

 

Real 57 fuelie?

 

This was from a cruise night this past summer and I thought it was nice. This guy pulled it with his motorcycle, so a C4 could do something like this easy enough. The back of the little vette opened up for a full storage area for luggage, etc.

I actually am thinking of getting a hockey equipment bag for my vert and attaching it to the deck lid with bungees when going on a weekend trip with the GF.

 

Packing carefully is the best way. Keep the clothing to a minimum and stay at places that have guest laundry facilities. If you are going to a destination where you will be staying for a number of days, see if you can ship extra clothing to the hotel. When you leave, send it back home. Just know that a box of dirty clothes will be on your front porch waiting for you.

I managed a 6600 mile, 16 day cross-country trip in my old '92 vert with no real problem. Couldn't put the top down and had a small bag in the passenger seat, but I was able to wash clothes every few days. Used soft luggage and rolled up everything I could to save space.

Or simply stop at K-Mart every few days to buy new shorts and socks.....

 

 

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...l-trailer.html

 

that is exactly what i am looking for, a rear clip of a c4 made into a trailer. Can anyone post a better picture if you have one?

 

Should have kicked her out

Jim

 

Its beautiful under the hood as well, but I was expecting a rochester

 

Looks like there are 3 Rochesters on the motor. Aren't they 2CG's?? Center carb has the choke, the end carbs dont.

 

Nope, three Stromberg 97s no choke on center. Progressive linkage.

 

Sorry, I meant Rochester FI like the emblem on the side indicates.

Very, very cool car, regardless

Here's the 57 my Dad is building

 

I agree, those are Rochester 2G series carbs. The center carb has a choke mechanism. They are definitely not Stromberg 97's.

Steve