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EarlyApex · 03-19-2015, 09:53 PM

My home track is 20 miles away so currently I just load the trunk with gear and drive to the track. We have some other tracks within 3-4 hours drive that I would like to try out which got me thinking of getting a trailer. I have a motorhome to pull it and that would also get my wife involved as we could make a mini vacation with a track day thrown in for me. For the guys out there that tow their Camaro's to the track, what kind of trailer do you have? I know I want an open trailer for ease of loading and getting out of the car when on the trailer so that put's my budget under $4k I think. Is 18' long enough or do I need a 20 footer?

Jason P · 03-19-2015, 10:11 PM

Can't post a picture from my phone. I have a feather lite. They are all aluminum and you can get the protector for the front of the trailer to keep any debris from hitting your car. Also the trailer fenders are removable. My trailer deck is 17'. I think overall length is about 20'. Works really well with my car.

EarlyApex · 03-20-2015, 04:27 PM

Thanks Jason, would love to see pictures.

Jason P · 03-20-2015, 04:38 PM

Site was down this morning so no picture. I'll try tonight after work.

1977and2010 · 03-20-2015, 07:44 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=Trailer

From what the drag section.

EarlyApex · 03-20-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1977and2010

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=Trailer

From what the drag section.

Thanks for the link!

Jason P · 03-21-2015, 10:15 AM

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EarlyApex · 03-22-2015, 05:44 PM

Looks good Jason. Do you have any issues loading? My 1LE is lowered 1" and with the splitter lip I wonder if it will clear? I love those featherlite trailers but it might be out of my price range. The local dealer has several 2014's in stock at reduced prices but still in the $5700 range.

Synner · 03-22-2015, 06:05 PM

Been looking at something along these lines too, moving this summer and theres a lot of tracks around but all 3-5 hrs away. Unfortunately my SUV can only really handle 4k lbs due to tranny limitations so been considering a swivel dolly that can handle a RWD vehicle. Unless I can score a sweet deal on an aluminum trailer it will likely be my only option. Not a great option but getting a truck is out of the picture.

EarlyApex · 03-22-2015, 06:17 PM

I think even with an aluminum trailer you'd be close to 5500 lbs total.

Jason P · 03-22-2015, 06:44 PM

Mine is lowered 1" also, and have the splitter. I use 6' race ramps in front of the trailer ramps. With that set up....no issues.

Synner · 03-23-2015, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by EarlyApex

I think even with an aluminum trailer you'd be close to 5500 lbs total.

Yeah, I've exceeded tow ratings in the past but don't like going too far over. I can add better springs, brakes are good as long as the trailer is set up, but aside from a bigger trans cooler there's nothing I can do to beef it up. At least there's no mountains where I'm going. Leaning towards the dolly for weight plus military housing won't let you have a trailer. Gotta pay storage fees in an unsecured lot where things get stolen or vandalized by idiot teenagers.

woodside783 · 03-23-2015, 12:21 PM

You will need a 20 foot mine is 22 and works great

rockrau · 03-23-2015, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the thread. I bought a truck a few months ago hoping to buy a used trailer. Thanks for the pictures and info.

03-19-2015, 09:53 PM	#1
EarlyApex Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Damascus Or Posts: 403	So who has a trailer, and if so what kind? My home track is 20 miles away so currently I just load the trunk with gear and drive to the track. We have some other tracks within 3-4 hours drive that I would like to try out which got me thinking of getting a trailer. I have a motorhome to pull it and that would also get my wife involved as we could make a mini vacation with a track day thrown in for me. For the guys out there that tow their Camaro's to the track, what kind of trailer do you have? I know I want an open trailer for ease of loading and getting out of the car when on the trailer so that put's my budget under $4k I think. Is 18' long enough or do I need a 20 footer? __________________

03-19-2015, 10:11 PM	#2
Jason P Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States Posts: 272	Can't post a picture from my phone. I have a feather lite. They are all aluminum and you can get the protector for the front of the trailer to keep any debris from hitting your car. Also the trailer fenders are removable. My trailer deck is 17'. I think overall length is about 20'. Works really well with my car. __________________ 2011 2ss Ram twin plate ceramic clutch, Texas speed 418 LS3 235 /243 .621 / .624 cam, ported and polished heads with dual springs,magnum push rods, Hotchkis race pack, Stainless Power long tube headers with no cats, Magna Flo competition exhaust, lpe fuel pump, magnuson supercharger with overdrive and port matched blower plate, IW 8 rib pullies, AEM meth kit, id 850 injectors, 3 bar map, halltech cai, zl1 rear diff

03-20-2015, 04:27 PM	#3
EarlyApex Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Damascus Or Posts: 403	Thanks Jason, would love to see pictures. __________________

03-20-2015, 04:38 PM	#4
Jason P Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States Posts: 272	Site was down this morning so no picture. I'll try tonight after work. __________________ 2011 2ss Ram twin plate ceramic clutch, Texas speed 418 LS3 235 /243 .621 / .624 cam, ported and polished heads with dual springs,magnum push rods, Hotchkis race pack, Stainless Power long tube headers with no cats, Magna Flo competition exhaust, lpe fuel pump, magnuson supercharger with overdrive and port matched blower plate, IW 8 rib pullies, AEM meth kit, id 850 injectors, 3 bar map, halltech cai, zl1 rear diff

03-20-2015, 07:44 PM	#5
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=Trailer From what the drag section. __________________

03-21-2015, 10:15 AM	#7
Jason P Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States Posts: 272	__________________ 2011 2ss Ram twin plate ceramic clutch, Texas speed 418 LS3 235 /243 .621 / .624 cam, ported and polished heads with dual springs,magnum push rods, Hotchkis race pack, Stainless Power long tube headers with no cats, Magna Flo competition exhaust, lpe fuel pump, magnuson supercharger with overdrive and port matched blower plate, IW 8 rib pullies, AEM meth kit, id 850 injectors, 3 bar map, halltech cai, zl1 rear diff

03-22-2015, 05:44 PM	#8
EarlyApex Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Damascus Or Posts: 403	Looks good Jason. Do you have any issues loading? My 1LE is lowered 1" and with the splitter lip I wonder if it will clear? I love those featherlite trailers but it might be out of my price range. The local dealer has several 2014's in stock at reduced prices but still in the $5700 range. __________________

03-22-2015, 06:05 PM	#9
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Been looking at something along these lines too, moving this summer and theres a lot of tracks around but all 3-5 hrs away. Unfortunately my SUV can only really handle 4k lbs due to tranny limitations so been considering a swivel dolly that can handle a RWD vehicle. Unless I can score a sweet deal on an aluminum trailer it will likely be my only option. Not a great option but getting a truck is out of the picture.

03-22-2015, 06:17 PM	#10
EarlyApex Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Damascus Or Posts: 403	I think even with an aluminum trailer you'd be close to 5500 lbs total. __________________

03-22-2015, 06:44 PM	#11
Jason P Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States Posts: 272	Mine is lowered 1" also, and have the splitter. I use 6' race ramps in front of the trailer ramps. With that set up....no issues. __________________ 2011 2ss Ram twin plate ceramic clutch, Texas speed 418 LS3 235 /243 .621 / .624 cam, ported and polished heads with dual springs,magnum push rods, Hotchkis race pack, Stainless Power long tube headers with no cats, Magna Flo competition exhaust, lpe fuel pump, magnuson supercharger with overdrive and port matched blower plate, IW 8 rib pullies, AEM meth kit, id 850 injectors, 3 bar map, halltech cai, zl1 rear diff

03-23-2015, 12:21 PM	#13
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	You will need a 20 foot mine is 22 and works great __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

03-23-2015, 04:40 PM	#14
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	Thanks for the thread. I bought a truck a few months ago hoping to buy a used trailer. Thanks for the pictures and info. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Kit with ZL1 sway bar conversion & camber bolt kit.Lowered 1.5". 1LE tires & wheels. CAI air intake. Anvil CF rear spoiler.MGW shifter. 1 7/8" Kooks LT headers & HF cats.V-Max ported TB. Tuned.