Let talk trailers!

[John510]

I am shopping for a trailer for my car. Any recommendations? Enclosed/Open?

I see them from 16-24 feet. Is 16ft big enough for a 68 camaro? Do I need a side door? Im new to this trailer buying thing.

[Ketzer]

I'm hoping for some normal conversations on trailers. The last trailer thread was nine million pages long and was about custom built nascar crew trailers... (there was actually some good "normal" info in the beginning of that one but it quickly got off the rails)

My thoughts on open vs enclosed,
Open is ok for short local trips and great weather (and tight budgets). I think you could get away with a shorter trailer if it's open because you can access everywhere.

If you are on the interstate with big trucks and going out of town, and staying at hotels, and the weather there and back could be rainy or nasty, I think save up and go enclosed. Enclosed has to be longer, you have to be able to get in there and tie the car down.


Jeff-

[71RS/SS396]

My first question is what are you going to pull it with?

[TheJDMan]

I agree, the tow vehicle makes a huge difference. I have a 20' enclosed trailer 103" wide and I tow it with a 2500HD Duramax. This makes a nice towing combination. I previously had a 1/2 ton Chevy when I first purchased this trailer and it was totally inadequate for towing a 20 footer. In fact it was downright dangerous at highway speeds mixing with semis on the interstate. I doubt you could fit a 1st gen Camaro inside a 16' enclosed trailer. I would recommend a 20' which is very common with tons of them to choose from. Also checkout RacingJunk.com for new and used trailers for sale.

[96z28ss]

I have an old open trailer. When its time to replace it. I think Im going to do one of these renegade trailers.

[Revved]

I've been hauling my cars around with an enclosed 24' V Nose. Be sure to get one with a dove tail (floor slopes down inside the trailer to the door) for better ground clearance. If you've got the extra cash that driver side escape door is nice... something I'll be looking for on the next trailer I buy. You could probably get by with a 20' but I'm constantly running engines, tires, and misc parts around with me and the extra couple feet are nice to have. I put in some cabinets up front to hold straps, tools, etc..

This one I have is a Cargo Mate. I would not buy another one. It wasn't that much cheaper than a name trailer and I've had to reweld and reinforce nearly half the frame where it supports the box for metal fatigue. I've probably put about 40k miles on it over the last 6 years and its all be on paved roads so no excuse for that.

Mustangs fit easy... the 70 Chevelle I just finished up was snug side to side. I'm glad it was a convertible so I didn't have to open the door to get out.

Good luck!

[Lenie]

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

I have an old open trailer. When its time to replace it. I think Im going to do one of these renegade trailers.

Now if it would only become enclosed the same way!

[JB64CHEVELLE]

I have a 27' pace enclosed tandem axle trailer and so far it has worked out great. I love the little extra room up front for all the extra's you always bring along. I would spend the money on the enclosed one because it keeps the car cleaner and better protected while towing and when not in use it makes for great storage.

[96z28ss]

Originally Posted by Lenie

Now if it would only become enclosed the same way!

just add

[John510]

Originally Posted by 71RS/SS396

My first question is what are you going to pull it with?

I have a 2007 Chevy Avalanche