Enclosed Trailer

[Marco Tahtaras]

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

Remember you have to haul and store the trailer also.
Trailers are measured from rear to tongue, so a 24' trailer has useable length of 20 feet. The V up front always measures about 4 ft.
A 20 footer is about right for an A (that is what I use).
A 24' trailer is a monster. But an A is a short car, and if you want to be able to haul anything larger than an A you will need a 24 footer.
You need to have a truck with the balls to do the hauling. So forget a 4-cyl Ranger.

I've only heard that used to describe open trailers. Enclosed trailers are typically sized by the outside dimensions of the box.
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If I ever buy another trailer it will be a Pace American. The quality is among the best I've seen. In years past I just couldn't justify the cost of a new trailer. My current trailer was a year old when I snagged it in 2008.

My first trailer was 18' which is ideal for me. My current one is 20'. There are occasions when it would be helpful if that extra two feet wasn't there.

I'm fine with 3500 lb torsion axles and would stay with that if I were ordering a trailer.

Inside height is something to pay attention to. My first trailer was 74" tall inside with a 72" door opening. That is cutting it close but worked for me. I now have 78" for the ceiling height which is great.