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converted · 04-18-2012, 08:39 PM

So we move alot.. And im thinking about purchasing a trailer for the car. I thinking about an 18 foot dovetail trailer with the rock shield on the front and tie downs in the floor. Any body have one and have opions on steel deck vs treated wood? Or another arrangement that may work better. Plz dont tell me enclosed just not possible for me at this time. Also what size axles do i go with i know that two 3500 lbs axles shud carry the car just fine and i think would be more forgiving ride for the car but shud i go with 5k axles instead? Just looking for other opinions and input.

ss409cid · 04-18-2012, 08:50 PM

I have owned several open & closed trailers. the best open trailer I had was all steel with an open center. It could double as a lift for access to areas under the car. The steel trailers will outlast the wooden ones, but will require periodic touch ups so as not to rust....

MikeSVX · 04-18-2012, 09:09 PM

I'd add a winch to the tongue of the trailer. It will make it useful for towing inop vehicles too. Also, check door clearance of the trailer fenders. It's a pain if to can't open the doors to get in and out when loading and unloading the car. I, also prefer ones that have ramps that slide under the frame, over ones that fold up in the air.

A complete enclosed trailer would be the best. If it's big enough, you can use it to haul the car, as a toy hauler, and storage/moving trailer.

L36L72LS3 · 04-18-2012, 09:16 PM

save up some and make it aluminum, you'll never be sorry. It's more $$ up front but a better trailer in the long run. Besides, whatever you're pulling it with will thank you. I've owned enclosed (42' fifth wheel) and 2 open trailers, steel and alum. For an open trailer, you can't go wrong.

hoz55 · 04-18-2012, 09:17 PM

If you are going with a Open trailer, then steel is the way to go...Also, if they have the fenders that fold down for door clearance even better...3500 lb axels are fine.

L36L72LS3 · 04-18-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hoz55

If you are going with a Open trailer, then steel is the way to go...Also, if they have the fenders that fold down for door clearance even better...3500 lb axels are fine.

With steel, the trailer is heavy to tow and rust will attack at ANY chance. Aluminum? Well, you know the rest......

converted · 04-18-2012, 09:35 PM

I would love an alumn trailer just cause they look nice it will be towed with an f-450 so i care less about weight the truck wont even know it pullin any thing 488 gears in the rear no worries there. I do really like the open in the middle thing forbuse at events and home as good for under car access and what not. Deff will have a winch on it and either folding or removable fenders. Good what else? I was thinking about usimg the straps that basket the tires dor tie downs anyone use those on their car do they work well?

doubletrouble · 04-18-2012, 10:00 PM

Check Mac's Custom Tie Downs. macstiedowns.com

Skogen · 04-18-2012, 10:33 PM

Why would you not consider a enclosed? You stated you move alot. A enclosed is great to move with. Load your snowmoblies in, car ect.

js19racer · 04-18-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Skogen

Why would you not consider a enclosed? You stated you move alot. A enclosed is great to move with. Load your snowmoblies in, car ect.

What he said.

lakersftbl69 · 04-18-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Skogen

Why would you not consider a enclosed? You stated you move alot. A enclosed is great to move with. Load your snowmoblies in, car ect.

nice cummins i want one lol.

sorry off topic

yotaman96 · 04-19-2012, 12:08 AM

I have a Sloan Kwik Load. It's the best open trailer I've ever used. The bed of the trailer rolls back and allows very low cars to drive on the trailer without scraping. Very easy to load up my lowered Camaro or lowered Trans Am. It has the front fairing, removeable fenders, a winch, two built in tool boxes, and deck lights.

Here's a quick video I made a little while back showing how it works.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...6/f5a973be.mp4

And a couple of pics.

PLuche · 04-19-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by yotaman96

I have a Sloan Kwik Load.

And a couple of pics.

This is AWESOME!!!! Makes me want to have a reason (and the truck&money) to have a trailer!

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-19-2012, 12:56 AM

I'm considering this one...

04-18-2012, 08:39 PM	#1
converted Drives: 2012 45th anniversary Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Currently in Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 363	Car trailers any ideas? So we move alot.. And im thinking about purchasing a trailer for the car. I thinking about an 18 foot dovetail trailer with the rock shield on the front and tie downs in the floor. Any body have one and have opions on steel deck vs treated wood? Or another arrangement that may work better. Plz dont tell me enclosed just not possible for me at this time. Also what size axles do i go with i know that two 3500 lbs axles shud carry the car just fine and i think would be more forgiving ride for the car but shud i go with 5k axles instead? Just looking for other opinions and input. __________________

04-18-2012, 08:50 PM	#2
ss409cid Drives: 2011 SS RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,079 View My Garage	I have owned several open & closed trailers. the best open trailer I had was all steel with an open center. It could double as a lift for access to areas under the car. The steel trailers will outlast the wooden ones, but will require periodic touch ups so as not to rust.... __________________

04-18-2012, 09:16 PM	#4
L36L72LS3 Jersey Jeff Drives: 1969 Camaro L89/T400 ~ 2015 ZL1 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 548	save up some and make it aluminum, you'll never be sorry. It's more $$ up front but a better trailer in the long run. Besides, whatever you're pulling it with will thank you. I've owned enclosed (42' fifth wheel) and 2 open trailers, steel and alum. For an open trailer, you can't go wrong. __________________ JerseyJeff

04-18-2012, 09:17 PM	#5
hoz55 Drives: 55, 68, 79, 87, 95, 13 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ridgeville, SC Posts: 102 View My Garage	If you are going with a Open trailer, then steel is the way to go...Also, if they have the fenders that fold down for door clearance even better...3500 lb axels are fine. __________________ 55 210 Sedan, Primer Black, under construction 68 Coupe, Primer Black, 383 stroker, TH350, 4:11 Posi 79 Coupe, 350, TCI TH350, Custom Interior, 87 Coupe, Blue, 2.8L V6, Auto, 310,000 miles + 95 Z28, Teal, 5.7L, Auto, ex-Daily driver 13 2SS/RS, Blue Ray Metallic, Charcoal Int, L99 (Auto) Pype Bombs axel back, Red LED Rear Bowtie, Gen5DIY DRL Harness, 5000K DRL Bulbs, Stripeman Graphics, Weather Tech Floor Liners

04-18-2012, 09:35 PM	#7
converted Drives: 2012 45th anniversary Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Currently in Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 363	I would love an alumn trailer just cause they look nice it will be towed with an f-450 so i care less about weight the truck wont even know it pullin any thing 488 gears in the rear no worries there. I do really like the open in the middle thing forbuse at events and home as good for under car access and what not. Deff will have a winch on it and either folding or removable fenders. Good what else? I was thinking about usimg the straps that basket the tires dor tie downs anyone use those on their car do they work well? __________________

04-18-2012, 09:09 PM	#3
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	I'd add a winch to the tongue of the trailer. It will make it useful for towing inop vehicles too. Also, check door clearance of the trailer fenders. It's a pain if to can't open the doors to get in and out when loading and unloading the car. I, also prefer ones that have ramps that slide under the frame, over ones that fold up in the air. A complete enclosed trailer would be the best. If it's big enough, you can use it to haul the car, as a toy hauler, and storage/moving trailer.

04-18-2012, 10:00 PM	#8
doubletrouble Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 91	Check Mac's Custom Tie Downs. macstiedowns.com __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS ~ powder coated factory wheels w/ black lug nuts, tinted windows, factory strut tower brace, Elite Engineering catch can, OEM-sub box, ambient lighting, trunk mat, Black billet front and rear bowties, tinted front and rear side marker lights, tinted fog lights, ADM race air intake with scoop, Roto Fab washer bottle, Black SS strut tower covers, Kooks long tube headers with full Kooks exhaust, Janetty Racing email tune. Best 1/4 mile time so far 13.80

04-18-2012, 10:33 PM	#9
Skogen Hell Yea! Drives: 1969 Chevelle SS & 2012 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fort Shaw, MT Posts: 241	Why would you not consider a enclosed? You stated you move alot. A enclosed is great to move with. Load your snowmoblies in, car ect. __________________ Life is like sex. If you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong!.. 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Crystal Red Tintcoat - AGP 54/57 Twin Turbo with Meth injection. 704 RWHP. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 LTZ 1969 Chevelle SS396 - Numbers matching

04-19-2012, 12:08 AM	#12
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	I have a Sloan Kwik Load. It's the best open trailer I've ever used. The bed of the trailer rolls back and allows very low cars to drive on the trailer without scraping. Very easy to load up my lowered Camaro or lowered Trans Am. It has the front fairing, removeable fenders, a winch, two built in tool boxes, and deck lights. Here's a quick video I made a little while back showing how it works. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...6/f5a973be.mp4 And a couple of pics. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

04-19-2012, 12:56 AM	#14
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