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Ject · 11-01-2009, 06:13 PM

Just thought I'd get some tips and ideas on items that come in handy when trailering a car for a long distance.

I currently have a 18' Dovetail Trailer but am curious as in maybe a car cover for the camaro when hauling it? Any ideas? Is there such things that will tie down but not hurt the car?

09'Z28 · 11-01-2009, 08:49 PM

you could get a rock shield for the front of the trailer to stop bugs and rocks from hitting the car, still leaves it open to the elements though. I'm not sure if a regular car cover would cause any damage at highway speeds
like this

Ject · 11-01-2009, 08:52 PM

thats what Im thinking... some shield/guard thing on the front will be all i really need. But no clue on place to purchase... or just make my own for the trailer?

09'Z28 · 11-01-2009, 10:58 PM

if you have the ability to make one i would suggest that route as it may be cheaper, but if not heres one for about $400

MrIcky · 11-02-2009, 10:16 AM

http://www.hagerty.com/assets/PDF/Tr...ngPamphlet.pdf

Pretty good info here ^.

Epitaph · 11-03-2009, 09:34 PM

You might be better off building something, if & only if you can build it right. I.E. don't use nails/screws, use bolts & don't skimp on them.

Make sure your ramps are LONG & WIDE!

chevy454 · 11-03-2009, 10:02 PM

DO NOT LEAVE A CAR COVER ON WHEN USING AN OPEN TRAILER! The wind buffeting the cover will scratch the p!ss out of the paint in just a few miles at highway speeds. I've seen it happen, to some reaaaaally nice cars...lesson learned the hard way.

Windy City · 11-03-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy454

DO NOT LEAVE A CAR COVER ON WHEN USING AN OPEN TRAILER! The wind buffeting the cover will scratch the p!ss out of the paint in just a few miles at highway speeds. I've seen it happen, to some reaaaaally nice cars...lesson learned the hard way.

Pay attention here, a cover will rub the paint completely off!

01pewterz28 · 11-03-2009, 10:19 PM

Here is a pic of my car car cover when I trailer

As others have suggested get a rock shield and DO NOT use a car cover not only damage to your car but as it tears apart from the wind it could fly off and cause an accident behind you.

11-01-2009, 06:13 PM	#1
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	Supplies for Trailering a Car Just thought I'd get some tips and ideas on items that come in handy when trailering a car for a long distance. I currently have a 18' Dovetail Trailer but am curious as in maybe a car cover for the camaro when hauling it? Any ideas? Is there such things that will tie down but not hurt the car? __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

11-01-2009, 08:49 PM	#2
09'Z28 The "Mad Hamster" Drives: '71 Camaro, '90 mx5, '71 2002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,610 View My Garage	you could get a rock shield for the front of the trailer to stop bugs and rocks from hitting the car, still leaves it open to the elements though. I'm not sure if a regular car cover would cause any damage at highway speeds like this __________________

11-01-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	thats what Im thinking... some shield/guard thing on the front will be all i really need. But no clue on place to purchase... or just make my own for the trailer? __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

11-01-2009, 10:58 PM	#4
09'Z28 The "Mad Hamster" Drives: '71 Camaro, '90 mx5, '71 2002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,610 View My Garage	if you have the ability to make one i would suggest that route as it may be cheaper, but if not heres one for about $400 __________________

11-03-2009, 10:02 PM	#7
chevy454 Drives: '69 Yenko Camaro - 11.73 @ 118 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 178 View My Garage	DO NOT LEAVE A CAR COVER ON WHEN USING AN OPEN TRAILER! The wind buffeting the cover will scratch the p!ss out of the paint in just a few miles at highway speeds. I've seen it happen, to some reaaaaally nice cars...lesson learned the hard way. __________________ '69 Yenko Camaro - 11.73 @ 118, on F70-15 Polyglass tires, Pure Stock '10 Yenko Camaro - 11.75 @ 117, LS7+A6+Converter

11-02-2009, 10:16 AM	#5
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	http://www.hagerty.com/assets/PDF/Tr...ngPamphlet.pdf Pretty good info here ^.

11-03-2009, 09:34 PM	#6
Epitaph Custom User Title Drives: Fast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 550	You might be better off building something, if & only if you can build it right. I.E. don't use nails/screws, use bolts & don't skimp on them. Make sure your ramps are LONG & WIDE!

11-03-2009, 10:19 PM	#9
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Here is a pic of my car car cover when I trailer As others have suggested get a rock shield and DO NOT use a car cover not only damage to your car but as it tears apart from the wind it could fly off and cause an accident behind you. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

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