Enclosed Trailer Minimum Length?
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From: Commerce Township Michigan
Enclosed Trailer Minimum Length?
I am looking to purchase an enclosed trailer to use for transporting my 2008 in for autocrossing. Several years back I had a 24' trailer that I used for a '91 ZR-1 that had plenty of room in it, but was a bit hard to manuever in some gas stations. Due to this I have been contemplating getting a 20' trailer this time around that would also have a 3' deep v-nose to it. Any recommendations against going this short on an enclosed trailer? I had cabinets in the nose of my 24' trailer that were 2' deep that reduced the area for the car down to 22' and I still had plenty of room. The specific trailer I am looking at I can order in 20', 22' and 24' box length prior to the 3' v-nose. I also would be looking to transport a 92 LT-1 vette in it also from time to time.
Thanks in advance for any inputs.
Thanks in advance for any inputs.
Drifting
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the overall length of a C6 is 175 inches, width 76, 49 high. You could fit it in a 16 footer since they are less that 16' long, but then no room for tires, tools etc. Trailer width is a bigger deal need it wide enough to get out and close the door. I've seen some that have an excape door overthe trailer fender, but the car door clearance of a late model Corvette needs to be measured. I think a stock-height car door is only 9 inches off the ground.
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I have been contemplating getting an enclosed trailer to haul my vette. After looking at a few, and measuring different things, I decided that If I get one, I will probably get a 20' haulmark with the V nose. I would also put a winch in the front to pull the car into the trailer because there is no way of getting out of the car once you drive it in. If I remember right, there would only be 3" on each side of the tires to fit in between the wheel wells.
Drifting
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From: Litchfield Minnesota
I found this one on Ebay a couple of months ago. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ar-hauler.html It's a 20 footer and there is plenty of room in front of the car for tires, wheels, etc. The extra driver's side door is a huge plus. If you don't mind gently used, I would check the auction sites, there are some great deals. Good luck.
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St. Jude Donor '12
I bought a 32' Wells Cargo and it gives me the space to actually sleep in it if i need to or to have to room inside if i needed to work on something. Its not much diff weight wise but yes its long.
Mine has 3 doors and is the extra wide model but its still tight. I keep the cars to the right as much as i can to give that extra inch or two on the left to get out.
Mine has 3 doors and is the extra wide model but its still tight. I keep the cars to the right as much as i can to give that extra inch or two on the left to get out.
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From: Saint Albans, WV
I've got a 20' x 8-1/2' which is perfect to allow enough room in front to strap the car down. I have 2'x12" secured to the floor where the front tires stop and raise the front for an extra 1-1/2" to reach under the front for strapping. Just be sure to get a weight distribution system and 67" Raceramps certainly make entry and exit easier with no scraping.
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I have been contemplating getting an enclosed trailer to haul my vette. After looking at a few, and measuring different things, I decided that If I get one, I will probably get a 20' haulmark with the V nose. I would also put a winch in the front to pull the car into the trailer because there is no way of getting out of the car once you drive it in. If I remember right, there would only be 3" on each side of the tires to fit in between the wheel wells.
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St. Jude Donor '12
the overall length of a C6 is 175 inches, width 76, 49 high. You could fit it in a 16 footer since they are less that 16' long, but then no room for tires, tools etc. Trailer width is a bigger deal need it wide enough to get out and close the door. I've seen some that have an excape door overthe trailer fender, but the car door clearance of a late model Corvette needs to be measured. I think a stock-height car door is only 9 inches off the ground.
I have been thinking of '18ft, 8 1/2' wide.....in my area there are several places which custom build trailors. Last time I had one built, it was for my four wheelers. Had a side ramp and rear ramp that is 14 ft long. So I can load two four wheelers and has plenty of room for my extras...
The ht of the trailor, for me is issue. I have a full size SUV I tow with. I was using one of my fathers trailors which is 8 ft tall, and my SUV was working overtime to maintain 70 mph on freeway because of drag. For that one I needed a diesel with butt loads of torque.
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The ht of the trailor, for me is issue. I have a full size SUV I tow with. I was using one of my fathers trailors which is 8 ft tall, and my SUV was working overtime to maintain 70 mph on freeway because of drag. For that one I needed a diesel with butt loads of torque.
The ht of the trailor, for me is issue. I have a full size SUV I tow with. I was using one of my fathers trailors which is 8 ft tall, and my SUV was working overtime to maintain 70 mph on freeway because of drag. For that one I needed a diesel with butt loads of torque.
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St. Jude Donor '12
I have a GMC Yukon....it has the 5.3, which has been a EXCELLENT motor btw.
It has enough torque for the SUV, but when I go towing trailors with a lot of drag, I can definitely tell.....I use the tow mode setting for the tranny which causes it run up to higher RPM's before shifting.
It isn't that my Yukon not up to the task, it that I can tell it's is working harder than usual.
Otherwise, I have ZERO complaints about my Yukon. This one has been one of the BEST vehicle(s) I have ever owned. I parted with Denali Sierra when I bought it. I definitely like GMC's....the ONLY brand of truck/SUV I will buy....
It has enough torque for the SUV, but when I go towing trailors with a lot of drag, I can definitely tell.....I use the tow mode setting for the tranny which causes it run up to higher RPM's before shifting.
It isn't that my Yukon not up to the task, it that I can tell it's is working harder than usual.
Otherwise, I have ZERO complaints about my Yukon. This one has been one of the BEST vehicle(s) I have ever owned. I parted with Denali Sierra when I bought it. I definitely like GMC's....the ONLY brand of truck/SUV I will buy....
Last edited by tim414; Jan 14, 2012 at 01:12 PM.
Drifting
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From: Litchfield Minnesota
I have a GMC Yukon....it has the 5.3, which has been a EXCELLENT motor btw.
It has enough torque for the SUV, but when I go towing trailors with a lot of drag, I can definitely tell.....I use the tow mode setting for the tranny which causes it run up to higher RPM's before shifting.
It isn't that my Yukon not up to the task, it that I can tell it's is working harder than usual.
Otherwise, I have ZERO complaints about my Yukon. This one has been one of the BEST vehicle(s) I have ever owned. I parted with Denali Sierra when I bought it. I definitely like GMC's....the ONLY brand of truck/SUV I will buy....
It has enough torque for the SUV, but when I go towing trailors with a lot of drag, I can definitely tell.....I use the tow mode setting for the tranny which causes it run up to higher RPM's before shifting.
It isn't that my Yukon not up to the task, it that I can tell it's is working harder than usual.
Otherwise, I have ZERO complaints about my Yukon. This one has been one of the BEST vehicle(s) I have ever owned. I parted with Denali Sierra when I bought it. I definitely like GMC's....the ONLY brand of truck/SUV I will buy....
Same with my 2002 Toyota Landcruiser with the 4.7 V8. It is a great SUV but when I picked up my 20' trailer it was working noticeably harder going up hills even with the trailer empty. A nice heavy duty 1 ton pick-up is on my "gotta get" list.
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I have a GMC Yukon....it has the 5.3, which has been a EXCELLENT motor btw.
It has enough torque for the SUV, but when I go towing trailors with a lot of drag, I can definitely tell.....I use the tow mode setting for the tranny which causes it run up to higher RPM's before shifting.
It isn't that my Yukon not up to the task, it that I can tell it's is working harder than usual.
Otherwise, I have ZERO complaints about my Yukon. This one has been one of the BEST vehicle(s) I have ever owned. I parted with Denali Sierra when I bought it. I definitely like GMC's....the ONLY brand of truck/SUV I will buy....
It has enough torque for the SUV, but when I go towing trailors with a lot of drag, I can definitely tell.....I use the tow mode setting for the tranny which causes it run up to higher RPM's before shifting.
It isn't that my Yukon not up to the task, it that I can tell it's is working harder than usual.
Otherwise, I have ZERO complaints about my Yukon. This one has been one of the BEST vehicle(s) I have ever owned. I parted with Denali Sierra when I bought it. I definitely like GMC's....the ONLY brand of truck/SUV I will buy....
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From: Commerce Township Michigan
I have been contemplating getting an enclosed trailer to haul my vette. After looking at a few, and measuring different things, I decided that If I get one, I will probably get a 20' haulmark with the V nose. I would also put a winch in the front to pull the car into the trailer because there is no way of getting out of the car once you drive it in. If I remember right, there would only be 3" on each side of the tires to fit in between the wheel wells.
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From: Commerce Township Michigan
I found this one on Ebay a couple of months ago. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ar-hauler.html It's a 20 footer and there is plenty of room in front of the car for tires, wheels, etc. The extra driver's side door is a huge plus. If you don't mind gently used, I would check the auction sites, there are some great deals. Good luck.
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From: Commerce Township Michigan
Both of the trailers that I am looking at have shallow v-nose's, which should allow me to still use my weight distributing hitch that I have from my previous trailer, but I will confirm before ordering.
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My trailer is 8' high and my new Sierra Denali HD with the 6.0 (only available in 6.0 or diesel) pulls it over the mountains and doesn't even break a sweat. I wanted but was warned by my GM dealer to avoid the revamped diesel until the fuel delivery problems are worked out. My company does the plumbing/HVAC service for the dealer we buy our vehicles from so the warning was appreciated.
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I have a GMC Yukon....it has the 5.3, which has been a EXCELLENT motor btw.
It has enough torque for the SUV, but when I go towing trailors with a lot of drag, I can definitely tell.....I use the tow mode setting for the tranny which causes it run up to higher RPM's before shifting.
It isn't that my Yukon not up to the task, it that I can tell it's is working harder than usual.
Otherwise, I have ZERO complaints about my Yukon. This one has been one of the BEST vehicle(s) I have ever owned. I parted with Denali Sierra when I bought it. I definitely like GMC's....the ONLY brand of truck/SUV I will buy....
It has enough torque for the SUV, but when I go towing trailors with a lot of drag, I can definitely tell.....I use the tow mode setting for the tranny which causes it run up to higher RPM's before shifting.
It isn't that my Yukon not up to the task, it that I can tell it's is working harder than usual.
Otherwise, I have ZERO complaints about my Yukon. This one has been one of the BEST vehicle(s) I have ever owned. I parted with Denali Sierra when I bought it. I definitely like GMC's....the ONLY brand of truck/SUV I will buy....
Last edited by JBRUSS; Aug 8, 2016 at 11:06 PM.
