What is the smallest enclosed trailer for a 4th Gen?
09-26-2006, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 1984camaroz28
i hear ya. i had an 05 hemi quad cab 4x4 sport...with my 24ft trailer 28 overall lenth. climbing the hills it just ran out of steam. plus it dosent help my trailer is 4500lbs empty. 10k GVW trailer. so last week i went and traded it in and bought a new Ram 2500 slt quad cab with a cummins in it with a sticker price of just a hair over 44k.... time for a 5th wheel setup. curently looking for a 36 footer 
09-26-2006, 07:39 PM
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it whould pull the hills but it was very hard on the truck like u said....it was just a matter of time befor i whould burn up the tranny in it. i even had the superchip in my truck helped it a little. another downfall was on flat highway it whould shift in to 5th at 75mph and just dident have the motor/ gear to keep it at 75 with out haveing to drop down to 4th then it whould race up and shift back to 5th (5spd auto trans) I had the truck in tow hall mode but there was no way to shut overdrive off. MY new truck u can put it in tow hall mode and shut OD of or leave od on
09-26-2006, 07:49 PM
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I have the Superchips, CAI and an exhaust on the truck... it's bloody quick for a 5500lbs truck, running close about 90MPH in the 1/4! I have pulled my Firebird with an open trailer and it pulls like a champ... that's about 5000lbs... the enclosed rig full of stuff adds about 3000lbs not to mention the aerodynamic drag... and the truck lets you know it's working over time pulling ~8000lbs...
09-26-2006, 08:08 PM
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i think the areo drag hurts it the most... not so much the weight because i rented a bob cat skid stear that was 7k pounds and a equipment trailer and it pulled alot beter then my enclosed trailer witht he car. that was with the hemi.....
09-27-2006, 12:03 AM
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I would never get less than a 28 footer. I've learned my lessions over the years. Get an all aluminium if you're worried about weight and don't overload with crap. You will regret it. Golf carts, 4 wheelers, fuel, tool box's, spares, BBQ's ect that you say you will never need, you will. Good luck.
09-27-2006, 08:04 AM
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Andre,
Have you looked at an open trailer with rock guard on it? That would be easier to haul with your truck than an enclosed and will protect the car from rocks etc.
Nineball has a nice one, I'll ask him to post pics.
Have you looked at an open trailer with rock guard on it? That would be easier to haul with your truck than an enclosed and will protect the car from rocks etc.
Nineball has a nice one, I'll ask him to post pics.
09-27-2006, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CHRISPY
Andre,
Have you looked at an open trailer with rock guard on it? That would be easier to haul with your truck than an enclosed and will protect the car from rocks etc.
Nineball has a nice one, I'll ask him to post pics.
Have you looked at an open trailer with rock guard on it? That would be easier to haul with your truck than an enclosed and will protect the car from rocks etc.
Nineball has a nice one, I'll ask him to post pics.
09-27-2006, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by vmax1500
I sleep in the enclosed trailer as when I got to the track it's ussualy from Fri-Sun... sleaping in an open trailer would not cut it
09-27-2006, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by CHRISPY
LOL That is what tents are for
09-28-2006, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tim99ws6
Where did you get it from? I am looking for a 24' that is furnished inside with lights
09-28-2006, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by vmax1500
That's the type I am thinking of getting... about 3500lbs, so it will be under 7000lbs with my car in it... is there enough room in front to strap down the car? How do tie down the car in front and back.... how bout getting in and out of the car??
I mounted a winch and marine battery in the nose and use my front tie down points to winch the car in and out so I don't have to climb out the window.
09-28-2006, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AL SS590 M6
That's why I went with the 20 footer. It weighs 3400 and my car is 3200 so it keeps me under the 6800 trailer rating of my 1/2 ton truck.
I mounted a winch and marine battery in the nose and use my front tie down points to winch the car in and out so I don't have to climb out the window.
I mounted a winch and marine battery in the nose and use my front tie down points to winch the car in and out so I don't have to climb out the window.
