Need trailer info
Safety Car
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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona
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St. Jude Donor '12
I don't believe it will fit onto a u haul trailer but you can call and ask them. Another option is to rent an enclosed car trailer assuming you have a truck to tow it with. And last resort is to hire a professional mover.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Winchester OR
U-Haul has car trailers. The one here always asks what the weight of the car that is to be towed is. I don't know what the max weight capacity is on those, but something to check out at the U-Haul store.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
What was an issue was loading the car onto the trailer. The installed ramps are not adequate for a Corvette's ground clearance! You will need to find ramp extenders or load from an elevated position. I used extra wood I had at my house to build a "redneck extension" for the ramps.
The trailer I used did not have electric brakes, so make sure your towing vehicle is up to the task.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2014
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I learned an unloading trick from the guys at the Corvette museum. I was towing a UHaul trailer.
On a level surface, leave the trailer attached to your truck, place a jack under the truck frame near the connection to the trailer, and lift the truck until the angle of the ramp allows unloading.
Should work for loading, too. Just make sure everything is stable before loading or unloading.
On a level surface, leave the trailer attached to your truck, place a jack under the truck frame near the connection to the trailer, and lift the truck until the angle of the ramp allows unloading.
Should work for loading, too. Just make sure everything is stable before loading or unloading.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Beaver Lake NW Arkansas
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From: Gilbert Arid zona
Mine ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Not mine.There are quite a few different ways to easy the ramping angle for cars with low clearance. The U-Haul is actually quite a bit lower than most car haulers so that's a plus. Some U-Hauls also have a pretty high tire stop so I assume that's why the Corvette in the picture above is loaded *** end first. I never have help loading and have gone both front and rear first and I'm kinda liking the *** end first with a manual trans. Auto's are a piece of cake, but if it's your first time loading you better be familiar with your car's clutch if it's a manual. No foot on the brake and one on the gas with a stick. When loading *** end first I use the mirror that's set in a downward position.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2020
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I purchased my 03 base out of state and used one of those trailers to haul it home. I brought a cordless circular saw, several different precut lengths of 2x8, and two longer 2x8 pieces that i could custom cut to length. I used the wood to prop up the front of the car so the nose wouldnt hit the front of the trailer, and to build a gradual ramp leading up to the trailer's ramp. Everything worked out great. I wish i could buy one of those trailers. Bring a buddy who knows how to load/ unload with you. Its always better to have a spotter. No shame in that.