Has anyone found a way to trailer a C5 on a car trailer without damaging the front because of its ground clearance. I would like to trailer my C5 to the race track instead of driving it but have not found a trailer I could drive onto yet. Maybe someone had some ideas on modifying a trailer......Ideas please...Thanks-

 

I have a Pace enclosed 8.5x 20. My car is lowered and am still able to drive right into trailer with no issues. Have some pics, but still can't post the dang things. Here is what I have,

http://www.paceamerican.com/media/PD.../SC8520TA2.pdf

 

Wow...nice set up but I know it is costly. I was hoping to spenf 2K or less.......even then the approach on the ramp to get the car on the trailer is the problem.

Thanks for the eply though...

 

I also have a 20' enclosed trailer, bought it from Trailerworld in Bowling Green. I also had clearance problems, but if you get a low profile trailer, with a beaver tail, and add a 4' ramp extension, you will not have a problem. Enclosed trailers cost $7-10K.

try - www.trailerworld.com

 

I have a Texas Rollback Trailer. It was made for low clearance cars and is perfect fit for a Corvette. No ramps to deal with and a one man operation and you can drive on to it and open the door fully and get out with no issues. They will even custom paint it to match your car, Here is their website:http://www.texasrollback.net/option.html

 

This is an excellent option for an open trailer.

 

There are a lot of good trailers on the market. Texas, H&H, Kaufman and many others. A few things to consider, removable fenders, stone gaurd extra ramps or 2x12x4 foot boards to help.

t-hooks to attach to your jacking puck holes and 5000 lbs ratchet straps.

Use the x pattern;

left front puck hole to the right front trailer tie down
right front puck hole to left front trailer tie down

X
X

and same for the rear.

Many ppl have just use the a-arms. However, over time the a-arm will bend and these ppl keep wondering why their cars alignment is not what it use to be and they can not get it back. Well, HELLO ???

The other thing that many ppl dont think about is the tow vehical. What is your tow vehical?? Need at least a 1500 for an open trailer. Lots of ppl tried derango's or cherokees even with V8s not quite enough there even with a wieght distrabution hitch

I use a Silverado 1500 HD and it is ok, to pull a Pace 24' enclosed with a weight distrabution hitch, however, on the highway when those 18 wheelers fly by, man I am doing the wiggle dance between the truck and the trailer with that suction from the 18 wheelers. Learned how to left foot brake and right foot on the gas those big trucks fly by.

Good luck-

Oh the larger your trailer the more junk you will find to fill and take to the track with you. Boy do I know this one.

 

mine from Fla. to NJ. Used U-Haul. Had the trailer that has the side wheel wells drop so you can open your car door after getting her on. Had no problems. The under carriage scraped a little , but no big deal. Nothing done to the car, was very happy with all.

 

excellent point!!

Mine is the beaver tail design and has a small extension on the rear door/ramp. Makes all the difference in the world. Plus I use the tongue jack to raise the front of the trailer to assist with angle and to steady it. I have gotten spoiled with the enclosed though. AC/Heat, TV/DVD, Microwave, refrigerator, we race some, vidoe some, go back to the trailer between rounds and watch it on TV. We even stay over night some in the trailer with the car setting under the awning at night.

 

Thanks everyone.....I'm looking at the Texas Roll back.....great ideas.

 

THe CF went to the track a few months ago... I took my 31' Enclosed trailer. We brought so much stuff... it really was a good time. If you can get an enclosed trailer, get it. you will like it much more than a flat bed. Be sure to get a good tow vehicle for whatever application you buy.... makes the track experience much more enjoyable.







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Have you considered backing your Vette on the trailer? I did this with a 98 Camaro drag car and it worked pretty good. It is a pain to back it on though. Jimmy

 

'Have not tried it yet with the Vette, but I have a Turbo Supra being set up for the track, that is lowered more than the Vette. To load it onto a flatbed, we use a 2 x 6 x 48" board on the ground (resting about 1/3 the way up the ramp) under each front wheel. This has the effect of reducing the ramp angle (thus increasing the clearance) to the flatbed. Works every time.

 

I've been very happy with my Sloan Kwik-Load trailer. No scraping and easy on and off.

Lowered to the ground:



Raised:



Good luck.

 

Great link and trailer!

 

I also have the Sloan Kwik-Load Roll Back and very happy with it.
http://www.kwikload.com/

 

so sweet