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Looking to trailer my car to several events and I have seen some nice 20' trailers but not sure if that will be long enough. I was thinking of a 24' V-Nose as a good solution but...I figured "why not ask first?". Trying to take into consideration balance of the car in the trailer vs. how much room would be left in the nose for storage/tools.
Experienced opinions would be appreciated!
I have a 28' and think a 24' would better suit my needs, even though I don't track, a 24' should is enough. I am able to carry a floor jack, tools, jack stands and race ramps.
I have a 24' and it is longer than it needs to be but I like the extra room. Keep in mind you'll need space in front and behind the car for your tie downs. I have front to back e-tracks on both sides but still need a couple extra feet in front and behind the car to lock in and tighten up the ratchets.
You might get away with 20' trailer... 22' for sure... But 24' has been super flexible for me and really no down side to the extra length.
Looking to trailer my car to several events and I have seen some nice 20' trailers but not sure if that will be long enough. I was thinking of a 24' V-Nose as a good solution but...I figured "why not ask first?". Trying to take into consideration balance of the car in the trailer vs. how much room would be left in the nose for storage/tools.
Experienced opinions would be appreciated!
I have a 20' flat nose and there is not much room up front when the car is loaded, maybe 18" or less
I have a 20' V nose trailer and have ample room for the car. Outside of my race Ramps I don't carry anything else in the trailer with the car in it. Plenty of room between the rear of the car and the rear trailer door and probably 3-4 feet in front of car. Any longer trailer would be excess for my use. I think the v nose is the trick for getting by with a 20' trailer. I would probably want a 22' with a flat nose to have comparable real world space.
Also need to discuss what you use for a tow vehicle, get out to 24 foot trailer and you need a "bigger" tow vehicle plus sway bars as well as weight distributing, etc also how often are you using the trailer or also using it as a storage unit ?? IF using the trailer a lot, spend more money and get aluminum trailer, cost more but usually hold their resale values...lighter to pull, etc.......my $.02...
Also need to discuss what you use for a tow vehicle, get out to 24 foot trailer and you need a "bigger" tow vehicle plus sway bars as well as weight distributing, etc also how often are you using the trailer or also using it as a storage unit ?? IF using the trailer a lot, spend more money and get aluminum trailer, cost more but usually hold their resale values...lighter to pull, etc.......my $.02...
F-350 Diesel so weight is not an issue. I have 2 acres to park it on so no biggie.
i used a 24' V-Nose trailer and it was roomy enough for car, spare set of W/T, tool box, gas cans, etc....
If storage of trailer and towing not an issue 24' will give you more options and ease of use.
Often guys complain their trailer is too small, rarely complain too large.
i used a 24' V-Nose trailer and it was roomy enough for car, spare set of W/T, tool box, gas cans, etc....
If storage of trailer and towing not an issue 24' will give you more options and ease of use.
Often guys complain their trailer is too small, rarely complain too large.
I have a 24 foot Look Trailer with 10K axles. I feel a 20 foot might be too small as I have a generator, tires and wheels, tools, etc. My trailer has built in cabinets top and bottom with a great work top..lights, heat and A/C. As others have mentioned, a non aluminum trailer in 24 feet will weigh 3K pounds. Load the car and extras and you are at 7K...get enough tow vehicle that can handle the weight..GET A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH..500 BUCKS BUT WORTH IT...a normal half ton pickup will be overworked and overloaded with this set up.. I have a 2014 Ram 2500 gas with a 6.4 in it..engine designed for a truck, not a car..God Luck
I'll echo everyone above. A 20' enclosed trailer will work but 24' will allow you enough room to properly distribute the weight and give you room for all of that extra stuff that you end up bringing along. I sleep in my 24' at the track and can squeeze a queen sized air mattress in front of the car while it's still strapped down.
I might be swapping trailers this year because I think I'm going to go to a Ford F150 and an enclosed aluminum trailer will save some weight it'll still be a 24 footer.
Last edited by Jus Cruisin; Feb 25, 2016 at 02:22 PM.
I'm looking at a 8.5 x 20 ft V-nose enclosed which is plenty of room for my needs. I was originally planning to buy an open trailer but for a few thousand more decided I'd rather have an enclosed.
Most people who have towed with both, prefer the Rounded nose. The V-nose has a tendency to catch the wind and dart from side to side when towing, whereas the Round nose tracks much straighter.
Most people who have towed with both, prefer the Rounded nose. The V-nose has a tendency to catch the wind and dart from side to side when towing, whereas how the Round nose tracks much straighter.
I dragged my v-nose all over the eastern half of the country (a little over 10,000 miles) last year. Never had your claimed issues. Probably being reported by people pulling a trailer not at the proper hitch height, loaded with too much or too little tongue weight or they are using too small of a truck. There is so much turbulence in that area I really can't see the wind doing all that much. A big cross wind is going to move any kind of enclosed trailer around. The only reason I go with a v-nose is for "free" interior space. I've pulled flat nose trailers, as well and I really don't see much real world mpg differences between them.
Most people who have towed with both, prefer the Rounded nose. The V-nose has a tendency to catch the wind and dart from side to side when towing, whereas how the Round nose tracks much straighter.
I can't speak for others, but I have a 16' V- nose for my Harley and a 20' V nose for my c7 and both of mine track very well. I have pulled across Hwy 90 headed to Sturgis in some very strong crosswinds with no issues. I believe if the truck and towing equipment is set up well they all pull equally well.
I can't say enough about Montrose Trailers (Montrose, MI). I've had a custom designed trailer of theirs since 2007. Mine is only 17' to haul my '63 Lotus 23B for vintage racing. They are all aluminum and trailer very well. The swing-open clam in front and on the back makes for easy access to the front and rear of the car and tie downs simple. The side "swing-up" doors makes ingress and egress from the car very easy. I have a recessed "galley" between the tire tracks inside the trailer. I can put tools, spare tires and wheels, fuel cans, and my "pop-up" canopy there. I get more comments on the trailer at the track than I do for the car! To haul a Corvette, I would think you would need 20' of trailer. If you are unfamiliar with hauling a car, make sure you secure it using an e-track system!!!
Enclosed trailer-minimum length?
ve mentioned, a non aluminum trailer in 24 feet will weigh 3K pounds. Load the car and extras and you are at 7K...get enough tow vehicle that can handle the weight..GET A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH..500 BUCKS BUT WORTH IT...a normal half ton pickup will be overworked and overloaded with this set up.. I have a 2014 Ram 2500 gas with a 6.4 in it..engine designed for a truck, not a car..God Luck
