The Ford Barn

hotrodalley · 11-23-2014, 11:47 AM

The Trailer Dilemma.

I purchased a great 16' open trailer - new - for $1600. It is all steel, no wood. Has two wheel ramps and is open in the center. It is a great trailer, however, I did have to put new tires on the trailer because I did not trust the chinese tires. Great trailer and I do enjoy trailering on an open trailer as it is very easy to tow with a 1/2 ton truck. The big drawback is that trailering an open car takes a toll on the top. I have no problem removing the top to trailer the car, but it might rain.

So, I decided I wanted to research enclosed trailers and I found a 7' X 16' enclosed motorcycle trailer that works absolutely perfect for roadsters with the top down. Easy to tow and the car is completely enclosed so I don't have to worry about rain. Its also easy to park. I find myself taking the cars more often where I am able to drive them when I arrive as well as able to put them away when I am done.

The only drawback is that I cannot put a closed car in the trailer, so I have to use the open trailer for the few times I trailer my coupe.

Works for me - might not be a solution for everybody

11-23-2014, 11:47 AM	#23
hotrodalley Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 124	Re: car hauler trailer The Trailer Dilemma. I purchased a great 16' open trailer - new - for $1600. It is all steel, no wood. Has two wheel ramps and is open in the center. It is a great trailer, however, I did have to put new tires on the trailer because I did not trust the chinese tires. Great trailer and I do enjoy trailering on an open trailer as it is very easy to tow with a 1/2 ton truck. The big drawback is that trailering an open car takes a toll on the top. I have no problem removing the top to trailer the car, but it might rain. So, I decided I wanted to research enclosed trailers and I found a 7' X 16' enclosed motorcycle trailer that works absolutely perfect for roadsters with the top down. Easy to tow and the car is completely enclosed so I don't have to worry about rain. Its also easy to park. I find myself taking the cars more often where I am able to drive them when I arrive as well as able to put them away when I am done. The only drawback is that I cannot put a closed car in the trailer, so I have to use the open trailer for the few times I trailer my coupe. Works for me - might not be a solution for everybody Last edited by hotrodalley; 11-23-2014 at 11:52 AM.