Trailer
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8th Gear
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From: Benton AR
Trailer
Does anyone have a trailer for their Vette? We travel some in our motorhome and would like to take ours with us. I know it would take a fairly dedicated trailer because of the low ground clearance. Any ideas on brands and cost?
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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I have a 20' Cargo Mate Blazer enclosed trailer that I use to haul either my C4 or C5 behind my pickup. The C5 is a tight fit and I have to install risers under the wheels to get the door open so I can get out. There are trailer models that have an "escape door" that makes it easier to get out. I had used an open trailer but one thing to consider is security of the car and what sort of road dust/debris will get on the car. And with an open trailer, the car will sit outside so you would have to deal with keeping the car clean.
My loaded trailer is right around 6800 lbs and I use a weight distribution hitch. You should find out what sort of gross weight your motor home can haul and what the tongue weight will be. IF you use the trailer just for the car (no tools, or other cargo) you could get by with an 18' enclosed. Most trailers will have a 2' dovetail and that helps wit loading. Race Ramps has all sorts of ramp packages that will allow loading of lowered cars. They are foam material so the weight of them is negligible.
My loaded trailer is right around 6800 lbs and I use a weight distribution hitch. You should find out what sort of gross weight your motor home can haul and what the tongue weight will be. IF you use the trailer just for the car (no tools, or other cargo) you could get by with an 18' enclosed. Most trailers will have a 2' dovetail and that helps wit loading. Race Ramps has all sorts of ramp packages that will allow loading of lowered cars. They are foam material so the weight of them is negligible.
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8th Gear
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From: Benton AR
Thanks for all the replies! I guess I should’ve mentioned that it would have to be an open trailer due to weight and budget constraints. My motor home is only rated for 5000# towing, so I think that would rule out an enclosed model. We aren’t in a position to any extensive touring by any means but would like to take it with us when we can.
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In that case, get the lightest trailer possible. When you have a 3200 - 3500 pound car, this does not leave much room for the trailer.
As mentioned, find a trailer with removable fenders. Without this, you must put boards or something on the trailer to raise the car so you can get the door open. Without both, you will be climbing through the window or trunk / hatch.
A few other considerations, opt for dual axles and brakes on both axles. Flat trailers are required to have one axle with brakes and it is an option for both axles. A dovetail is a must and it is better if it has integrated ramps. You will need about 10 feet of ramps or so to load the car. As for axles, you can get torsion or spring. I like spring because they are serviceable. If torsion suspension goes bad, the entire axle must be replaced. Torsion axles do pull better and are smoother. The trailer flooring is another decision, wood floors are cooler (heat wise) and are quieter when loading. LED lights are a must. It is also good to have a fairing to protect the front of the car.
As mentioned, find a trailer with removable fenders. Without this, you must put boards or something on the trailer to raise the car so you can get the door open. Without both, you will be climbing through the window or trunk / hatch.
A few other considerations, opt for dual axles and brakes on both axles. Flat trailers are required to have one axle with brakes and it is an option for both axles. A dovetail is a must and it is better if it has integrated ramps. You will need about 10 feet of ramps or so to load the car. As for axles, you can get torsion or spring. I like spring because they are serviceable. If torsion suspension goes bad, the entire axle must be replaced. Torsion axles do pull better and are smoother. The trailer flooring is another decision, wood floors are cooler (heat wise) and are quieter when loading. LED lights are a must. It is also good to have a fairing to protect the front of the car.
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In that case, get the lightest trailer possible. When you have a 3200 - 3500 pound car, this does not leave much room for the trailer.
As mentioned, find a trailer with removable fenders. Without this, you must put boards or something on the trailer to raise the car so you can get the door open. Without both, you will be climbing through the window or trunk / hatch.
A few other considerations, opt for dual axles and brakes on both axles. Flat trailers are required to have one axle with brakes and it is an option for both axles. A dovetail is a must and it is better if it has integrated ramps. You will need about 10 feet of ramps or so to load the car. As for axles, you can get torsion or spring. I like spring because they are serviceable. If torsion suspension goes bad, the entire axle must be replaced. Torsion axles do pull better and are smoother. The trailer flooring is another decision, wood floors are cooler (heat wise) and are quieter when loading. LED lights are a must. It is also good to have a fairing to protect the front of the car.
As mentioned, find a trailer with removable fenders. Without this, you must put boards or something on the trailer to raise the car so you can get the door open. Without both, you will be climbing through the window or trunk / hatch.
A few other considerations, opt for dual axles and brakes on both axles. Flat trailers are required to have one axle with brakes and it is an option for both axles. A dovetail is a must and it is better if it has integrated ramps. You will need about 10 feet of ramps or so to load the car. As for axles, you can get torsion or spring. I like spring because they are serviceable. If torsion suspension goes bad, the entire axle must be replaced. Torsion axles do pull better and are smoother. The trailer flooring is another decision, wood floors are cooler (heat wise) and are quieter when loading. LED lights are a must. It is also good to have a fairing to protect the front of the car.
If you'll be in mountains consider a trailer brake or inertia brake. The lower the trailer the better.
Melting Slicks
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From: East Windsor NJ
I've recently rented an open (U-haul) trailer to drag my Dad's old Jaguar. The issue is that there are fenders over the 2 (trailer) wheels - and the car door will hit this fender after driving the car on the trailer and you are trying to get out. The fenders have have a "latch" that you can fold them down - bur even in the folded-down position there will be intererence with the door on a low car. If you are slim you can lower the window or gyrate out in another manner. Me - I had to take my sneakers off first 
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern VA
I would look for a trailex 8045 open aluminum trailer. They are super light (I believe less than 1,000lbs). They are pricey but hold their value and you could sell it for almost what you had in to it if you needed to sell it. You'd be under 5k lbs with that set up.
