Enclosed Trailers

[olredalert]

-----While a 20 footer may be perfect for a Camaro, remember that you will undoubtably be towing other cars as well. Package that with the fact that a white 24ft. 10,500gvw trailer is by far the easiest trailer to resell (landscapers love 'em) and then think about how often you will use it as to what level quality you want. White looks better with minimum care longer, is cooler inside, and because it stays cooler it doesnt warp as much around the rivets or screws when out in the sun on a hot day. Last time I also upgraded to 8-lug 16" wheels so that I could get really heavy-duty tires that wouldnt dry-rot nearly as quickly just sitting around. I also chose the same size tires as my dually so the spare serves double duty. If you use a trailer 2 or 3 times a year there isnt much sense in having a Goldrush or other premium brand unless you have a bunch of cash burning a hole in your pocket. On the other hand the cheapest Pace is often a bit too austere and doesnt have a one piece roof which is a necessity as far as I am concerned. I have chosen the middle of the road Pace the last 3 times and have been satisfied generally, but you should look at other brands as well as there are so many to chose from. I do love the look of the non-riveted sides but believe they cost more.........Bill S

-------After reading orig's post I should mention that torsion axles (or rubber axles as I have referred to them for years) are absolutely a necessity. You have never had a weekend ruined until you experience a broken leaf-spring shackle going to or from a show and torsion axles take that problem completely out of the equation. I have never heard of a torsion suspended axle failure!!!!

[Charley Lillard]

I have been using a 20' Featherlight V nose enclosed for years. Hauls Camaro's and other cars just fine behind a short bed Lightning pickup just fine. With the V nose it peaks at about 22'. I have several feet in front of the car for chairs , canopy, tools etc. For a race car a 24' would be better for spare wheels etc but 20' would be fine for your Camaro. Torsion axles are a must. Mine has electric brakes and they are fine. The electric brake controller for the truck is a easy install and most newer trucks are prewired.

[Donnie]

get a 24ft. for resale and get the 10,000lbs. axles.
7,000lbs. axles are to small by the time you put the car in and other stuff your GVW is MAXED out.
and a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controler with the direct plug in harness for your truck. (dont need to splice wires)
heres one place that has them do a search for more.
http://www.southwestwheel.com/sidebar/promo2.htm

[rubbinisracing]

I vote for "Featherlight"! They cost a little more but worth every penney.

[jasonL78]

I have a 20'Patriot I think it is made by Us cargo.It has the dove tail which is great. I bought what I could aford! Mine was just around 6k with tax and title. The side door would be nice but I get buy with out it. I am 6'3" about 250lbs and I can squeze out of the car door inside the trailer.My advise is to shop around to find the best price!

Jason

[SmallHurst]

I studied my butt off when I purchased my trailer. I listened to guys who have been hauling for a while, those who have show cars, guys who have cars that they race, etc. I went with an H&H trailer 24' V-nose. It has plenty of room and it is enough trailer to handle more than I have currently. I have room for a couch (you have to have a place to drink beer at the track when it is raining) and it is wide enough for me to open the door over the top of the wheel well and step right out of the car. If you have a post car with a window frame, you will have to deal with how to get out. Things on the must list: 10,000# axles (greasable hubs are not a must), 48" curbside door, brakes on both axles (even if you go with a open trailer!), one piece roof, lights inside (even if it is just one in front and one at the back door), and 3/4" plywood floors.

Bonus goodies: LED lights, rivetless sides, camper style latch for the curb door, e-track in the floor, 7K drop leg jack.

Get a spare tire, get a weight distribution hitch, sway control is a nice option, and get a good brake controller. Cover your tires up to prevent UV rays from destroying the trailer tires. Anything else?