Hey all, As I look into the near (winter storage in Imlay City) and distant (the F-Body Gathering) future, I see many miles of trailering the 35th LE Pace Car. But, I have no idea what is involved besides a vehicle with a towing package and some sort of trailer. I do not want to buy another vehicle, but I don't know if I have a choice (sorry, the Ranger is not currently running...damn Fords). Other than the vehicle, does anybody have some basics (and specifics) that they could pass on to me concerning the art of trailering a 3500lb vehicle. I need to know where to pick up a trailer, how much it will cost, how to protect the vehicle during transit, and so on.
Much appreciated.
Posted by SS Camaro (Member # 357) on :
Hmm, I have a crewcab dually! It'll pull anything you want!
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
If you want brand name .... Featherlite Car Trailers ... I'm sure you'll be able to find something here that will suit your requirements ...
Posted by DARK AGE 53 (Member # 880) on :
I bought my trailer from North Van Dyke Sale & Service in Imlay city 810-724-1188, they have good prices on there trailers and they don't sell junk. There open car trailers are US Cargo, you'll want the all steel deck one (not open in the center). To haul a car safely I would get an weight distributing system and maybe a sway control bar, I use axle straps at the rear and also on the front lower A-arms. To tighten the car down I use a automotive type ratchet strap, don't buy cheap equipment or you could be picking your car off the side of the road.
Al
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
What's your budget? An enclosed trailer is more expensive than a flatbed trailer.
In my opinion, the potential rock damage by an open trailer (not to mention the hassle of loading/unloading and the chance of damage just doing that) isn't much different than just driving it to your destination with a good coat of polish on and/or a bra on the front of the car.
Unless you're trying to keep it a low mile car, use it for what it was built for - DRIVING!!! Enjoy it and if you take care of it, you'll probably end up getting more positive recognition for making it a very-well-taken-care-of driver than a trailer queen.
JMO of course.
Posted by KevinCansiani (Member # 504) on :
Thanks for the feedback guys. Teri, you may be right...I'll use the winter as some time to ponder the issue.
And SSteve, judging from your quote:
quote: It'll pull anything you want!
I'm sure you would love to trailer my car...right into your garage...FOR GOOD!!
