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BRcar · 01-04-2014, 08:53 PM

I'm thinking about getting an enclosed trailer. I was wandering if any of you have one, and any input on ramp length, escape door, inside fender heigth or anything else i should consider. I definitely need an all aluminum trailer for its lighter tare weight.

Black cherry LS6 · 01-04-2014, 09:15 PM

Go 24ft with an escape door. A 20 footer would work but the extra room is nice. If you are going to be hauling a ZL1, I would suggest getting a set of race ramps so you can get it in the trailer without rubbing the front spoiler. I would make sure it has a couple 12 volt lights inside if you have to ever load in the dark.

dvision · 01-05-2014, 08:50 AM

Might want to get a trailer with a beaver tail behind the axles. I was checking out snowmobile trailers last year and Aluma was offering this option for a better approach angle. Makes sense to me. A winch is a great option to save yourself some problems loading. I still can't believe I went without for so long.

01pewterz28 · 01-05-2014, 09:49 AM

Have a look at Andy's (THR#1) setup for his enclosed trailer see post #135 he. Built a platform for his trailer.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=303490&page=6

techinny · 01-05-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dvision

Might want to get a trailer with a beaver tail behind the axles. I was checking out snowmobile trailers last year and Aluma was offering this option for a better approach angle. Makes sense to me. A winch is a great option to save yourself some problems loading. I still can't believe I went without for so long.

Is that overgrown lawn mower in your avatar pic yours?

Trackman · 01-05-2014, 11:11 AM

My fender in the escape door is removable allowing full swing of the driver door.
The folding ramp extensions work well for the approach angle.

CanadianZL1#992 · 01-05-2014, 01:55 PM

Nice trailer. I like the color. I guess I'll have to be the poor guy that still has to drive his car to the racetrack.

dvision · 01-05-2014, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by techinny

Is that overgrown lawn mower in your avatar pic yours?

Yes. That's the reason my car is stock!

Trackman, that trailer is sweet. What brand and what do you pull it with, dually?

BRcar · 01-05-2014, 08:40 PM

Thank you all for your responses, very helpfull. So many brands to choose from, and it is difficult to find many to look at in stock this time of year in my area. Trackman, your trailer is close to what i am looking for, very nice. My wife said we bought the car to drive, not pull around with our truck. So it looks like we are driving to Texas in May. I told her we are taking winding roads only. lol

techinny · 01-06-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dvision

Yes. That's the reason my car is stock!

Trackman, that trailer is sweet. What brand and what do you pull it with, dually?

I am into antique tractor pulling myself, if I went your route, I would have to sell my car!!!!!!

dvision · 01-06-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by techinny

I am into antique tractor pulling myself, if I went your route, I would have to sell my car!!!!!!

I wouldn't sell my car. We have so much fun with it. But the pulling is fun as well. And there are so many good people involved. Glad I don't have to make the choice.

THR ZL1 #1 · 01-07-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Have a look at Andy's (THR#1) setup for his enclosed trailer see post #135 he. Built a platform for his trailer.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=303490&page=6

Thanks, Sean . .

Trailer is a Wells Cargo 24' x 8.5' plus 6" taller than stock. W 10,000 lb GVWR

8' wide awning escape door.

Built 6.25" tall ( 2x6 + 3/4" plywood) raised rails so that I can open the car door.

Did add a winch to pull the car in to ease strain on the clutch.

Use Race Ramp door extensions and all works great.

G Money · 01-07-2014, 12:20 PM

SWEET set-up ! Whats the spacing on the 2x6's? Is there a 2x6 in the middle or just on each end?

YELOZL1 · 01-07-2014, 12:58 PM

Hi THR ZL #1 What model race ramps are those and is that a T Hook for tie town? I need to get both of them. A winch is a good option I can use my winch and not have to open the trailer side door. These cars are wider then my 69 camaro I wouldn't want to rub my tire on a trailer fender.
Bob

01-04-2014, 09:15 PM	#2
Black cherry LS6 Drives: '70 LS6, '70 Judge, '13 ZL1 Nickey Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 46 View My Garage	Go 24ft with an escape door. A 20 footer would work but the extra room is nice. If you are going to be hauling a ZL1, I would suggest getting a set of race ramps so you can get it in the trailer without rubbing the front spoiler. I would make sure it has a couple 12 volt lights inside if you have to ever load in the dark. __________________ Toys: 2013 Summit White ZL1 w/Nickey Stage II 1970 Black Cherry Chevelle LS6 1970 Orbit Orange GTO Judge Ram Air III

01-05-2014, 08:50 AM	#3
dvision Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 25	Enclosed Might want to get a trailer with a beaver tail behind the axles. I was checking out snowmobile trailers last year and Aluma was offering this option for a better approach angle. Makes sense to me. A winch is a great option to save yourself some problems loading. I still can't believe I went without for so long.

01-05-2014, 09:49 AM	#4
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Have a look at Andy's (THR#1) setup for his enclosed trailer see post #135 he. Built a platform for his trailer. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=303490&page=6 __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

01-05-2014, 11:11 AM	#6
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	My fender in the escape door is removable allowing full swing of the driver door. The folding ramp extensions work well for the approach angle. Attached Images

01-07-2014, 12:58 PM	#14
YELOZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Yellow & 1969 Z28 Orange Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: La Salle, MI Posts: 15 View My Garage	Hi THR ZL #1 What model race ramps are those and is that a T Hook for tie town? I need to get both of them. A winch is a good option I can use my winch and not have to open the trailer side door. These cars are wider then my 69 camaro I wouldn't want to rub my tire on a trailer fender. Bob __________________ Under hood decale Arm rest ZL1

01-04-2014, 08:53 PM	#1
BRcar Drives: 13 zl1 crt convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: heart of it all Posts: 118	Enclosed trailers I'm thinking about getting an enclosed trailer. I was wandering if any of you have one, and any input on ramp length, escape door, inside fender heigth or anything else i should consider. I definitely need an all aluminum trailer for its lighter tare weight.

01-05-2014, 01:55 PM	#7
CanadianZL1#992 ANGRY Z Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,406	Nice trailer. I like the color. I guess I'll have to be the poor guy that still has to drive his car to the racetrack.

01-05-2014, 08:40 PM	#9
BRcar Drives: 13 zl1 crt convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: heart of it all Posts: 118	Thank you all for your responses, very helpfull. So many brands to choose from, and it is difficult to find many to look at in stock this time of year in my area. Trackman, your trailer is close to what i am looking for, very nice. My wife said we bought the car to drive, not pull around with our truck. So it looks like we are driving to Texas in May. I told her we are taking winding roads only. lol

01-07-2014, 12:20 PM	#13
G Money Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2016 Denali HD Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Greensboro Ga. Posts: 540	SWEET set-up ! Whats the spacing on the 2x6's? Is there a 2x6 in the middle or just on each end? __________________ LSX 427, Twin Precision Turbo's, 64/66. Nitrous Outlet System. Pro EFI Engine Management Systems. Vengeance Racing Built......