The Ford Barn

jim1932 · 07-18-2011, 05:38 PM

What are the specs I am looking for for a dependable trailer to haul a model B tudor. What are these going for used. Recommendations + - between metal and wood and those two metal ramps and open in the middle type. Not looking to go cheap but don't want to overkill it. I will only use it three or four times a year (unless a B will fit in a horse trailer...LOL). Any issues with hauling with a half-ton with electric brake set up?

Cecil/WV · 07-18-2011, 06:56 PM

Jim, I have a new Featherlite aluminum trailer that I have pulled to Abilene, Ks to rescue my '50 Ford and I hauled my '40 pickup to Saratoga Springs last week, both with a '99 F-150, no problems.

jim1932 · 07-18-2011, 08:34 PM

Cecil, what is it rated at? I assume I need dual axles?

Cecil/WV · 07-18-2011, 09:33 PM

Jim, If you are coming to the club meeting tomorrow night, you can look at it because I am delivering a pickup to my daughter in Baltimore tomorrow afternoon and returning to the meeting on the way home. I think it is 7000 #, without looking at the label.

Dick Webber · 07-18-2011, 11:02 PM

The BigBee trailer I have used for 25 years for Model A, T, V8, and general hauling is a steel, square tube, tandem axle with 5 lug wheels, brakes on 1 axle, and wood floor, straight, no beavertail. Uses heavy removable steel ramps. It is 16' long and 6 1/2' wide.This trailer has side rails which are 18" high, tapered to the rear. The side rails are a plus for securing and containing irregular loads, but limit you hauling a wide vehicle and sometimes you have to crawl out a window. Not a problem with Model A & T however. Might not haul a long Chevy Suburban, but I have hauled large vehicles with it. I recommend breakaway brakes. I intend to add brakes for the second axle. Square tube steel is less expensive than aluminum, much more substantial than cheap angle iron trailers. Pulls well and does not wear tires. Get 8 lug wheel axles for heavier loads, but this is fine for car hauling.

When you have a trailer you never run out of friends.

Works for me!

Dick

jambottle · 07-19-2011, 09:55 AM

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Cecil/WV · 07-19-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1932

Cecil, what is it rated at? I assume I need dual axles?

Jim, Here's the data plate.

07-18-2011, 05:38 PM	#1
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,783	Open trailer specs? What are the specs I am looking for for a dependable trailer to haul a model B tudor. What are these going for used. Recommendations + - between metal and wood and those two metal ramps and open in the middle type. Not looking to go cheap but don't want to overkill it. I will only use it three or four times a year (unless a B will fit in a horse trailer...LOL). Any issues with hauling with a half-ton with electric brake set up?

07-18-2011, 06:56 PM	#2
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Open trailer specs? Jim, I have a new Featherlite aluminum trailer that I have pulled to Abilene, Ks to rescue my '50 Ford and I hauled my '40 pickup to Saratoga Springs last week, both with a '99 F-150, no problems.

07-18-2011, 08:34 PM	#3
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,783	Re: Open trailer specs? Cecil, what is it rated at? I assume I need dual axles?

07-18-2011, 09:33 PM	#4
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Open trailer specs? Jim, If you are coming to the club meeting tomorrow night, you can look at it because I am delivering a pickup to my daughter in Baltimore tomorrow afternoon and returning to the meeting on the way home. I think it is 7000 #, without looking at the label. Last edited by Cecil/WV; 07-18-2011 at 09:45 PM.

07-18-2011, 11:02 PM	#5
Dick Webber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bowling Green KY Posts: 337	Re: Open trailer specs? The BigBee trailer I have used for 25 years for Model A, T, V8, and general hauling is a steel, square tube, tandem axle with 5 lug wheels, brakes on 1 axle, and wood floor, straight, no beavertail. Uses heavy removable steel ramps. It is 16' long and 6 1/2' wide.This trailer has side rails which are 18" high, tapered to the rear. The side rails are a plus for securing and containing irregular loads, but limit you hauling a wide vehicle and sometimes you have to crawl out a window. Not a problem with Model A & T however. Might not haul a long Chevy Suburban, but I have hauled large vehicles with it. I recommend breakaway brakes. I intend to add brakes for the second axle. Square tube steel is less expensive than aluminum, much more substantial than cheap angle iron trailers. Pulls well and does not wear tires. Get 8 lug wheel axles for heavier loads, but this is fine for car hauling. When you have a trailer you never run out of friends. Works for me! Dick

07-19-2011, 09:55 AM	#6
jambottle Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pictou nova scotia Posts: 139	Re: Open trailer specs? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) With new enclosed trailers going for less than $1000 more than an open trailer.They give you security plus free storage.Just do your homework. you can add a 5 foot v nose on the front for extra $500.Great for storage,winch or even a couple of bunks.Just something to consider.Square tubing walls is something to look for. __________________ my mother always said:you got a champagne taste and a beer pocketbook!