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ackeight · 03-24-2016, 12:14 PM

I figured this sub forum would be appropriate to ask these questions since most of y'all haul to tracks. I just got my new truck and am thinking about a car hauler to do some events without risk of getting stuck far from home and giving the camaro a break. What length hauler do y'all recommend to keep tongue weight down to 600-800lbs? 16',18',20'? 6000lbs trailer/car @10-15% tongue weight. I've been looking at big Tex and pj trailers with treated wood boards. Not looking to spend more than $2500.

White_SS/RS · 03-24-2016, 09:44 PM

I have a 16' trailer. Tongue weight will depend on where you place the car over the axles. My axles are slightly rearward of the trailers center so the car sits back a couple feet from the front. Biggest thing I think would pose a problem is trailer width, the car it pretty wide. I think my trailers is 79" wide and I have about 2" to spare on each side.

jrhagen · 03-24-2016, 09:53 PM

18' with 3' dove tail. Get ramp extenders or you will drag the front bumper when loading and offloading.

X25 · 03-26-2016, 03:56 AM

From my build thread (11-22-2015):

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UPDATES!
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Just picked up the new trailer! Observe how low it is. The height + tilt feature will help make it much easier to load the cars.

The 10"x30" approach plates. The driver side fender is hinged,.

Ultra Type 62 Trailer (alloy) wheels. 6 lug design increases its load capacity to 2800+ lbs!

Tilt in action.

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AG1LE · 03-26-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by X25

From my build thread:

What are the trailer specs (width, length, weight)? I didn't see these in your thread, sorry if I missed it. Thanks

X25 · 03-26-2016, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AG1LE

What are the trailer specs (width, length, weight)? I didn't see these in your thread, sorry if I missed it. Thanks

I am not sure if I posted them anyway. These are built here in WA state, and the price is actually pretty affordable. I customized it a bit with different tires, wheels, cross-bar spacing, etc., but here are the specs of the base model:

http://www.trailerrep.com/images/doc...pricesheet.pdf

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...(2) 4” Drop EZ-Lube 3,500 lb Brake Axles, HD 5" x 2" Box-Tube Frame, HD Box-Tube Tongue, X-Tra
Wide 84” Deck, Straight Deck, Emergency Break-A-Way Kit, 2 5/16” Coupler...

Options are also affordable, and are listed here:
http://www.trailerrep.com/index.php/...d-options.html

In short, it is true 84"-wide deck, which allows carry a very wide car like the Camaro.

AG1LE · 03-26-2016, 01:52 PM

Thanks X25 - is yours the 16.6ft?

X25 · 03-26-2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AG1LE

Thanks X25 - is yours the 16.6ft?

I think tilt beds start from 18ft; I do have the 18ft model. I loaded Camaro on my former 16.6ft flatbed trailer before switching to this one, and it was barely long enough to properly load Camaro.

ICTsccaCamaro · 03-27-2016, 02:02 PM

18ft steel deck (2ft dove) with etrack bolted down to strap the tires down to the trailer and home made rock guard

rockrau · 03-28-2016, 05:09 PM

ACKEIGHT;thanks for this thread. I'll need this info after income tax return...hopefully.

ackeight · 03-29-2016, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

18ft steel deck (2ft dove) with etrack bolted down to strap the tires down to the trailer and home made rock guard

Thanks for the picture. It really is worth a thousand words. Most of the trailers i've looked at online are 18' dovetails. How long are your ramps? I've seen some with 4' and 5' ramps. I would think the 5' would be easy to load without high centering. The 4' has me nervous.

SSGrant · 03-30-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ackeight

Thanks for the picture. It really is worth a thousand words. Most of the trailers i've looked at online are 18' dovetails. How long are your ramps? I've seen some with 4' and 5' ramps. I would think the 5' would be easy to load without high centering. The 4' has me nervous.

I would say do the 5' ramps for sure. Would rather them be longer than to short. 18' deck is the shortest I would go. And definitely check the width between the fenders. Here's my trailer I use. Have fun!

rockrau · 03-30-2016, 07:21 PM

Are there any issues opening the drivers door contacting tires or fender on a
lowered car?

tadams72 · 03-30-2016, 07:25 PM

Get an 18 footer at a minimum. Gives you room to mount a tool box, tire rack, etc. I've owned an H&H 18' tilt bed dovetail for 15 years and it's still a great trailer despite a ton of abuse. Also spring for heavy axles and get an equalizer hitch if the tongue gets heavy or your truck sags (safety first). Long ramps a must for low cars.

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03-24-2016, 12:14 PM	#1
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	Car hauler questions I figured this sub forum would be appropriate to ask these questions since most of y'all haul to tracks. I just got my new truck and am thinking about a car hauler to do some events without risk of getting stuck far from home and giving the camaro a break. What length hauler do y'all recommend to keep tongue weight down to 600-800lbs? 16',18',20'? 6000lbs trailer/car @10-15% tongue weight. I've been looking at big Tex and pj trailers with treated wood boards. Not looking to spend more than $2500. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

03-24-2016, 09:44 PM	#2
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	I have a 16' trailer. Tongue weight will depend on where you place the car over the axles. My axles are slightly rearward of the trailers center so the car sits back a couple feet from the front. Biggest thing I think would pose a problem is trailer width, the car it pretty wide. I think my trailers is 79" wide and I have about 2" to spare on each side. __________________ LMS Engineering

03-27-2016, 02:02 PM	#9
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,575	18ft steel deck (2ft dove) with etrack bolted down to strap the tires down to the trailer and home made rock guard Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

03-28-2016, 05:09 PM	#10
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	ACKEIGHT;thanks for this thread. I'll need this info after income tax return...hopefully. __________________ 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.

03-30-2016, 07:21 PM	#13
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	Are there any issues opening the drivers door contacting tires or fender on a lowered car? __________________ 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.

03-24-2016, 09:53 PM	#3
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	18' with 3' dove tail. Get ramp extenders or you will drag the front bumper when loading and offloading.

03-26-2016, 01:52 PM	#7
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Thanks X25 - is yours the 16.6ft?

03-30-2016, 07:25 PM	#14
tadams72 When is enough ever... Drives: 2006 Silverado 2500HD CC/SB LBZ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Residence: Chula Vista, CA Home: Billings, MT Posts: 996 View My Garage	Get an 18 footer at a minimum. Gives you room to mount a tool box, tire rack, etc. I've owned an H&H 18' tilt bed dovetail for 15 years and it's still a great trailer despite a ton of abuse. Also spring for heavy axles and get an equalizer hitch if the tongue gets heavy or your truck sags (safety first). Long ramps a must for low cars. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ The Project: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (ERL 427 Superdeck NA Monster) "Just like farmer engineering. Find the weak link and fix it, then find the next one." Salt Cat Racing