My trailer doesn't like C5s.............
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My trailer doesn't like C5s.............
I have NEVER put any of our C5s on a trailer............yet.
One day one will break so I am just getting ready.
Time for a new trailer or.............a trailer mod, a little 4' dove tail would work perfect.
I have used the board and ramp tricks in the past with other cars/trucks and they work great...........but, a permanent fix is in the works. I built this trailer in 1985 to haul up to a 7,000 lb. tractor thus the HHHHHHHHeavy **** ramps, 85 lbs ea as a matter of fact
Never figured on owning a newer Vette way back then
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Steve I've seen how your Vettes raise their noses at the strip just run it up to about 4 grand, dump the clutch and hit the brakes before you kiss the tow vehicle
Tell Julie we said good luck tomorrow!
Tell Julie we said good luck tomorrow!
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Mine has the same problem with C6's 
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Originally Posted by YorkL8apex
Steve I've seen how your Vettes raise their noses at the strip just run it up to about 4 grand, dump the clutch and hit the brakes before you kiss the tow vehicle
Tell Julie we said good luck tomorrow!
Tell Julie we said good luck tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by Rick Williams
Steve, just practice with Julies Vette until you get it adjusted the the way you want..
Stay safe
Rick
Stay safe
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Originally Posted by tnsyty
Let me know what you find. I am getting a new trailer for the typhoon, and thought it would be nice to be able to haul the c5 as well.
http://www.ssitrailers.com/default.html
http://www.texasrollback.net/
http://www.kwikload.com/
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Originally Posted by g2103320
Back onto the trailer.....that solves your getting the Vette onto the trailer problem. Now, how to get it off without scraping the nose?
Also watch your mid-frame / under carriage as the front wheels go from the ramp to the trailer. As the front end is going forward sometimes there is not enough clearance for the frame / under carriage of the car and that may hit and drag.
That's why a beaver tail trailer is really the best solution for lower cars.
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I cant tell from the pictures if you have room, but you could drive that trailer into the drainage ditch I see in the foreground. If that drops the wheels of the trailer low enough, that would change the approach angle of the ramps. But, not sure how you get the car off when you get where you are going...
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Steve,
Use the force
JK. I need a trailer too, as I do not like driving so far for an event and then drive hard ect... Heck right now I just want to drive grrrrr damn O well. Should have the stiches out next week and as soon as I do I am off to see Jeff @ CAM
Dave
Use the force
JK. I need a trailer too, as I do not like driving so far for an event and then drive hard ect... Heck right now I just want to drive grrrrr damn O well. Should have the stiches out next week and as soon as I do I am off to see Jeff @ CAM Dave