I am seriously looking at purchasing an enclosed trailer for my 1982. What has been peoples experience on this? Is 20 ft enough or should I go to 22 ft? Any other pearls of wisdom will be appreciated
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Mike Robb -
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I purchased an 18 foot trailer recently for my 67. I must say that I am glad I did not go too big. I trailored a 24 foot the previous year and it was very difficult. If you have a large truck your set. I am towing with a new Durango and the set up was very nice. I have room to get around the car inside the trailor. If you are buying larger because you want to add tool cabinets and other things than you would want to go bigger. I simply tow my car from my house to the event and then leave the trailor. I use it for what it is and not a hangout or a workshop. I do keep a full set of tools anchored to the floor with my spare. You will need load distributers with the weight that assist well. Make sure that the trailor is undercoated from the factory. I purchased mine frome John's Trailors in Ohio but he is one the largest dealers in the country. He has a website. Good luck
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I have a 20ft Featherlite enclosed trailer, that is used to haul a '71 coupe in. When tied down, I have about 3 feet behind the car and the ramp door when closed, and four feet in front of car. I usually take the drivers side top off and place on passenger side when entering and exiting the car. Featherlites sit lower to the ground, so the ramp angle is no problem when entering or exiting the trailer. Doors will open only about 8 inches, when car is centered in trailer, that's why it's easier to enter & exit car with top off. Trailer keeps car cool even in the hot summer sun, my car is stored in the trailer almost all the time. No sweating, condensation, and keeps moisture out and dirt and dust off car.Comment
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At Corvettes @ Carlisle there was a nice set up if you do not want a big trailer. It is a "pop up top" on a basicly flat bed trailer. The top raises up about 4-5 feet for easy access to the doors and tiedowns. I can not find his card that I picked up.Comment
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suggest you seriously look into a 5th wheel as opposed to a tag trailer. have owned both and the 5th is definitly superior. featherlite or wells cargo good brand names. good luck, mikeComment
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Mike, I had a 20' Hillsboro trailer for several years that I think is the best aluminum enclosed trailer on the market. It is made of 8" aluminum channel, well insulated and solid as a rock. I had plenty of room to secure axle straps at the front and rear for a 62, 82, and C5. The only problem I had was opening the C5 driver's door to exit the car through the left side access door once it was parked in the trailer. The fender ledge of 8-3/4" was too high with someone sitting in the car, so I ran it up on 1/4" plastic garage tiles from Home Depot and that gave me enough clearance to open the door with someone sitting inthe car. Then I just tied the car down sitting on the tiles. The older cars were no problem . Email me if you want more info. Chuck LymanChuck Lyman
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Agree with Mike!
I also have a 34ft Gooseneck Featherlite trailer. Overall length 42ft, with 19ft of living quarters and 23ft cargo area. This was Featherlites 25th Anniversary trailer, I purchased one. New price over $82,739, looking for a good home for it. Have 6 pages of custom features put in this trailer by Featherlite corp. If your looking for the best, this might be it.Comment
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Mike An 82 needs a slope to enter the trailor that is longer than other models. A friend had Hallmart make the flap about three foot long for his 82. Sharks are 15.5-16 feet long so 20 will work but towing 20-24 would be about the same with the fifth wheel the best for the long haul. LyleLyle
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But can you count on your luggage staying in the trailer? And can you count on always having the keys to your trailer close at hand should you be locked out?
Inquiring minds want to know...Comment
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Do I recollect somewhere in the back of my mind something about Mama's luggage sliding down the highway? I believe it was comin' back from somewhere on the Left coast maybe.Dick WhittingtonComment
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dipstick and dickie: you all are pickin on me again. never forget daughter chrissy, following behind us in our old trailer, in her 54 vette thru the hills of w.va. . the rear doors sprung open and chrissy ran over little mike toiletry bag with the 54 vette. lea was pissed. ordered new 5th wheel shortly after we got back from the nationals in anaheim(believe it was '92). **** happens, usually to me. thanks for reminding me. mikieComment
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Mike
I bought a 32' CarMate goose neck and have had great luck with it. I have pulled trailers for the past 20+ years from 16' to 48' and this one has been the nicest one so far. You can see what it looks like on my web site.http://community.webshots.com/user/67showcar Just click on the Dually. Good luck..ChrisComment
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OMGosh...I hope your Compact and Makeup survived!! *NM*
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Re: OMGosh...I hope your Compact and Makeup surviv
Tracy, I think that his makeup survived At least the story had a good ending. He had no trouble convincing moma Lea that he needed a new car trailer.
Besides, if my pea pickin' brain serves me correct, after a few Beast's on Labor Day, it made for a very interesting story.
GOOD CARS, GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD MEMORIES, that is what this is all about.Dick WhittingtonComment
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