Trailering Model A

[nrholmes]

I asked a question about tires and got some comments about trailering, but I thought I would ask about that in a new thread.

We have inherited a 31 Tudor Coupe which has been in a garage for the last 25 years. The car is in South Daytona, Florida and I need to get it to Austin, Texas.

I was planning to rent an enclosed trailer for fear of the wind force of hauling the car at 70+mph halfway across the country. My other concern is tampering/vandalism when I stop for the night.

Should I be worried about the wind force or would an open-air flat bed trailer be okay?

[trulyvintage]

Originally Posted by nrholmes

I asked a question about tires and got some comments about trailering, but I thought I would ask about that in a new thread.

We have inherited a 31 Tudor Coupe which has been in a garage for the last 25 years. The car is in South Daytona, Florida and I need to get it to Austin, Texas.

I was planning to rent an enclosed trailer for fear of the wind force of hauling the car at 70+mph halfway across the country. My other concern is tampering/vandalism when I stop for the night.

Should I be worried about the wind force or would an open-air flat bed trailer be okay?

There are a couple places in Michigan
that you can rent an enclosed car hauler
trailer at by the day or week.

It is not one way - you have to return
it to where you rented it from.

I am not aware of any places renting
enclosed car hauler trailers in Texas
or in Florida.

If you care about any vehicle you
are transporting - it should travel
In an enclosed trailer.


Jim

[eagle]

If the car is in nice shape, I'd use an enclosed trailer for that distance. If you don't have the option of a reasonably priced rental, buy a trailer, use it, then sell again. If you are careful you can even make some jing on the deal. Check the tires, brakes, and bearings.

[ronn]

and what is wrong with 60 mph?

whats the hurry?

[51504bat]

Many trailer specific tires are only rated for 55 mph. And regardless of the rating 70 MPH is frik'n crazy. IMO

[Grumps]

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I trailered a 30 Coupe from Tampa to Gatesville, Tx on a rented U-Haul car hauler that only cost me 150 dollars for a one-way trip. Didn't have any problems along the way.

[Oldgearz]

Put it on a flatbed and don't worry about it.

[ModelA29]

Check your local A Club someone may have a closed trailer they will loan/rent you. If you borrow one check the brakes, bearings and tire dates before setting out. If the tires are older than 6 years buy the guy a new set for loaning you his trailer.
If you haul it open and expect to exceed 60 mph I'd cover at least the roof and wrap ducttape around it just below the visor and again just above the cowl. High speed air getting under the top material could cause real problems.
Here is a 28 Tudor that the top was pulled up at the front - a 75 mph trip on a flatbed tow truck was the suspect.

[trulyvintage]

Your personal automobile insurance
will not cover liability/comprehensive insurance
on a trailer that is titled/registered to
someone else that is not a member
of your immediate household.

Neither will the
personal automobile insurance
of the person who is letting you use it.

If you are stopped towing a trailer
that is not registered/titled to you
the trailer may be impounded on
the suspicion of theft.

There is no substitute for enclosed
transport of a vehicle.


Jim

[Phil Brown]

Originally Posted by trulyvintage

Your automobile insurance will not cover
liability/comprehensive insurance on
a trailer that is titled/registered to
someone else that is not a member
of your immediate household.

Neither will the automobile insurance
of the person who is letting you use it.

If you are stopped towing a trailer
that is not registered/titled to you
the trailer may be impounded on
the suspicion of theft.

There is no substitute for enclosed
transport of a vehicle.


Jim

Pretty broad statement there for not knowing about mine or anybody else's insurance policy
Put it in my truck, hook it to the truck, and its all covered, and yes Im sure

[trulyvintage]

Originally Posted by Phil Brown

Pretty broad statement there for not knowing about mine or anybody else's insurance policy
Put it in my truck, hook it to the truck, and its all covered, and yes Im sure

I speak from firsthand experience - transporting
year round since 2006 - there is no coverage.

Jim

[Phil Brown]

Originally Posted by trulyvintage

I speak from firsthand experience - transporting
year round since 2006 - there is no coverage.

Jim

So do I, been there ,used it and all paid by State Farm. Your policy may vary

[Jim/GA]

Originally Posted by nrholmes

I asked a question about tires and got some comments about trailering, but I thought I would ask about that in a new thread.

We have inherited a 31 Tudor Coupe which has been in a garage for the last 25 years. The car is in South Daytona, Florida and I need to get it to Austin, Texas.

I was planning to rent an enclosed trailer for fear of the wind force of hauling the car at 70+mph halfway across the country. My other concern is tampering/vandalism when I stop for the night.

Should I be worried about the wind force or would an open-air flat bed trailer be okay?

Assuming you have a tow vehicle that can safely tow it, rent a U-haul open car hauler one-way and keep the speed to 55 MPH or less and the car will be fine UNLESS you can see right now that the top is not on the car securely and the wind will pull it up. No one will mess with the car when stopped. You can drive a Model A 45 MPH into the wind. It's the same.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Jim/GA

Assuming you have a tow vehicle that can safely tow it, rent a U-haul open car hauler one-way and keep the speed to 55 MPH or less and the car will be fine UNLESS you can see right now that the top is not on the car securely and the wind will pull it up. No one will mess with the car when stopped. You can drive a Model A 45 MPH into the wind. It's the same.

I agree with Mr Cannon and will add one or two additional thoughts...

Load the car backwards onto the U-Haul as it is a tad more aerodynamic that way. Purchase a roll of the plastic furniture wrap that looks like Saran Wrap on steroids, then drape the plastic over the top of the leatherette roof material starting at the visor area and moving towards the rear window overlapping each piece where the air cannot get under the edge of the plastic when moving. Then apply the wrap over the ends of the draped wrap making a continuous wrapping motion all around the window area. It does not hurt to wrap the window area once or twice and then make a crisscross X motion over the top and then continue around the window area. This will better secure the plastic that you draped over the top.

What this does is seals any air from wanting to lift the roof leatherette material as wind enters around windows and windshield, -and it seals moisture from entering the cabin if you encounter inclement weather. Additionally, it will make it difficult for unwanted visitors to prowl inside during overnight stops. In that regard, generally speaking I have found that better quality hotels in better sections of town have good lighting and security cameras. Arrive early enough in the evening at that hotel where you can get a parking spot in a more visible location.

Good Luck and best wishes on your new Tudor.

[trulyvintage]

Putting a vehicle on an open trailer
and wrapping it in plastic will
rub the paint the paint off the vehicle.


Jim

[Big hammer]

Buy a new enclosed trailer in Florida, take your A home worry free, sell the new trailer used one time back at home, money well spent period or keep the trailer you’ll find a use for it. OR hire someone to haul it like Trulyvintage above

[ronn]

If you are stopped towing a trailer
that is not registered/titled to you
the trailer may be impounded on
the suspicion of theft.

totally silly comment. I guess nobody is allowed to lend their trailer to a friend......

fear tactics here are laughable.

[Richard in Anaheim CA]

Truly self serving
and I believe discouraged advertising on this site.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by trulyvintage

Putting a vehicle on an open trailer
and wrapping it in plastic will rub the paint the paint off the vehicle.


Jim

I'm sure you know best Jim. You usually do!

Ironically, contrary to your advice, this freshly restored car traveled nearly 1,000 miles without even so much as receiving a paint scuff, -much less the paint actually being rubbed off. I could post a half-dozen or so more similar pics of the same type of wrapping and to my knowledge none of those cars received paint damage. So FWIW, my actual first-hand experience in this does counter your advice but in the end, it is the O/P's decision to do what seems best for their vehicle, so thank you for chiming in with your vast Model-A knowledge.







.
.

[ModelA29]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Ironically, contrary to your advice, this freshly restored car traveled nearly 1,000 miles without even so much as receiving a paint scuff, -much less the paint actually being rubbed off. .

I notice you don't wrap tie down straps around the wheels as I've seen some haulers do - which does damage the paint on the wheels

[trulyvintage]

The only reason anyone would transport
any vehicle on an open trailer - let alone
a freshly painted one - is because they are
too cheap to properly transport it in
an enclosed trailer.

The only reason anyone would wrap
plastic around a vehicle being transported
on an open trailer - let alone a freshly
painted one - is because they realize
the fresh paint can be damaged by
transporting it on an open trailer.

Wind gets under plastic wrapped
around a vehicle being towed
which moves the plastic and rubs
the paint.

Putting plastic on a vehicle being
towed on an open trailer subjects
the vehicle to a greater risk of
damaging the paint.

Enclosed car hauling trailers exist
to protect a vehicle during transport.

If wrapping a vehicle with plastic offered
the same protection - you would see open
multi vehicle car carriers loaded with
vehicles wrapped in Saran Wrap
driving own the road.

Jim

[LeonardS]

Originally Posted by trulyvintage

The only reason anyone would transport
any vehicle on an open trailer - let alone
a freshly painted one - is because they are
too cheap to properly transport it in
an enclosed trailer.

The only reason anyone would wrap
plastic around a vehicle being transported
on an open trailer - let alone a freshly
painted one - is because they realize
the fresh paint can be damaged by
transporting it on an open trailer.

Wind gets under plastic wrapped
around a vehicle being towed
which moves the plastic and rubs
the paint.

Putting plastic on a vehicle being
towed on an open trailer subjects
the vehicle to a greater risk of
damaging the paint.

Enclosed car hauling trailers exist
to protect a vehicle during transport.

If wrapping a vehicle with plastic offered
the same protection - you would see open
multi vehicle car carriers loaded with
vehicles wrapped in Saran Wrap
driving own the road.

Jim

I don’t disagree with your explanation of the plastic flapping and ruining the paint, but how does the plastic work on new Corvette’s and several other high end cars? They come completely covered. If that damaged the paint, they wouldn’t do it.

[ModelA29]

Originally Posted by LeonardS

I don’t disagree with your explanation of the plastic flapping and ruining the paint, but how does the plastic work on new Corvette’s and several other high end cars? They come completely covered. If that damaged the paint, they wouldn’t do it.

They have been shrink wrapping boats and other types of equipment for transport for at least 30 years without problems. Imported cars have done it for 20+ years to protect from sea air and acid rain. In the 80s Nissan gave a few acid rain damaged cars to the local Sheriff's dept to use on their EVOC course.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by LeonardS

I don’t disagree with your explanation of the plastic flapping and ruining the paint, but how does the plastic work on new Corvette’s and several other high end cars? They come completely covered. If that damaged the paint, they wouldn’t do it.

Leonard, the product I suggested (plastic wrap) works when it is installed correctly. The plastic wraps are held into position due to the elastic nature of the product. When it is stretched during installation, it conforms to the surface below, and each subsequent layer further compresses the substrate plastic it is covering.



Jim, as to your many comments, I agree with others here that many of your opinions seemingly appear to lack merit and/or factual foundation. In the scenario of the plastic, I honestly stated what has worked for me and our customers, ...and even provided pictures that substantiated my suggestion. Since you often choose to make your public posts as an industry professional with proven experience with what you speak of, I trust you can (-i.e.: will) provide first-hand documentation or pictures that corroborates your statements about insurance coverages, collector automobile values, reasons for using an enclosed carrier, plastic wrap, et/al so we can all learn from facts -and not potential fabrications or inaccurate hearsay.

[LeonardS]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Leonard, the product I suggested (plastic wrap) works when it is installed correctly. The plastic wraps are held into position due to the elastic nature of the product. When it is stretched during installation, it conforms to the surface below, and each subsequent layer further compresses the substrate plastic it is covering.



Jim, as to your many comments, I agree with others here that many of your opinions seemingly appear to lack merit and/or factual foundation. In the scenario of the plastic, I honestly stated what has worked for me and our customers, ...and even provided pictures that substantiated my suggestion. Since you often choose to make your public posts as an industry professional with proven experience with what you speak of, I trust you can (-i.e.: will) provide first-hand documentation or pictures that corroborates your statements about insurance coverages, collector automobile values, reasons for using an enclosed carrier, plastic wrap, et/al so we can all learn from facts -and not potential fabrications or inaccurate hearsay.

Brent, I think your method of wrapping the car top is a good one. I wish I had seen this several years ago when I hauled my 28 closed cab pickup home. My issue was with the visor that wanted to flap in the wind. That shrink wrap idea would have solved my problem.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

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Originally Posted by ModelA29

I notice you don't wrap tie down straps around the wheels as I've seen some haulers do - which does damage the paint on the wheels

Yes, and two addition points. If you look closely, you will see red terrycloth towels wrapped around the axle prior to placing the axle strap around the axle. With fully cured catalyzed urethane paint, the paint holds-up well to the tie-down straps.

Originally Posted by trulyvintage

There is no substitute for enclosed transport of a vehicle.

Jim

Intelligent Men can generally make intelligent decisions when they know all the Facts.

Jim in this scenario, the "facts" as they applied to the owner of this 'plastic-wrapped' vehicle were a better substitute for your logic. The timeline logistics of his trip with the vehicle, the places they would be traveling to, and the towing capabilities of his vehicle circumvented him from buying/using an enclosed trailer just to haul his vehicle to locations on a one-time trip.

A second scenario against your 'logic' is for most vehicles traveling to a location to receive a frame-up restoration, most people question the value in transporting in an enclosed trailer? I feel they make a great argument since it is their money they would be spending.

Additionally as a scenario against your logic, I just received a vehicle from Texas that was transported here on an open trailer. The owner did not care about if the vehicle's top became ripped, nor if the paint was getting chipped, -or if the car received water damage should he have driven thru a storm since the vehicle was about to be completely renewed. Using your logic, if the owner had towed it in his enclosed trailer, he would have used more fuel to make the trip, and he would have needed to haul the empty trailer home. Instead, he chose to rent an open trailer where he could leave the rental trailer here locally after delivering his vehicle, -and then he had an empty truck for him and his wife to use to sightsee and leisurely travel on the way home. The better fuel mileage on the return trip along with not dealing with a trailer on the trip home more than justified the rental expense for him. For him, there WAS a good substitute to an enclosed trailer.

[TerryO]

I have an enclosed trailer and an open trailer. I transport my concours restored Shelby (I have owned since 1970) in the enclosed trailer because I could never replace the original date coded panels and or glass if they got damaged. My very nice (not fine point worthy) Sport Coupe is a different story. I prefer to trailer it on my open trailer and if it were to get damaged I could repair or replace it. I do use a corrugated plastic panel I made to protect the radiator. I feel comfortable towing this way.


TOB

[Keith True]

The friction hold plastic used to wrap stuff now is NOT like the plastic Jim is referring to.That stuff has to be tied on somehow,and air gets under it and makes it move.The thin stretchy stuff,(I call it shrink wrap but it's really not)holds itself in place with no fasteners.The first time I saw it used on cars was in the late 80's,when I made a few trips between Daytona and southern N.H.hauling cars.The outfit we hauled for did the loading,strapping,and the wrapping on some of the cars.It was mostly done on the bottom tier of cars in case something dripped on them from the top tier.We would cut it off using a letter opener.The first trailer I pulled was a 6 car,and the second was a 9.

[old31]

Keith, do you have a site for the "thin stretchy stuff,(I call it shrink wrap)"

[Model "A" Fords]

Slightly off topic,
Most enclosed trailers are flat panel boxes with no aerodynamic qualities, an inexpensive build. Streamlining, costing more could be offset in lower fuel consumption and this would be a long term saving!

[Model "A" Fords]

[QUOTE/] Keith True;2235328]The friction hold plastic used to wrap stuff now is NOT like the plastic Jim is referring to [/QUOTE]

It's called stretch wrap and used for containing boxes to skids for transport. It can be bought from most industrial suppliers. It comes in rolls in different widths and thicknesses and is used on automatic packagers, hand held dispensers or just applied holding the roll in your hand. This material clings to itself and stretches as you pull it. No need to tie, tape or use any fasteners as it adheres to itself. If done correctly it shapes to the package and can be layered as many times as you like.
Brent shows a great way to use it and is not costly. It's not like tarps that flutter in the breeze and leave a trail of damage.

[Fhane]

I now have a headache. My first Model A I towed home with a chain. The farmer I bought the Model A from towed it with his 1946 Ford PU. This was in 1952. I could hardly reach the pedals when we came to a stop. Years later I bought his PU. No chains now just enclosed for the good stuff

[stevemclark]

See which U Haul box truck it will fit in,find a dealer near where the car is and reserve one there.Fly there about 2 1/2 hours not 2 days to drive .Save money by not eating out 6 times, gas and a motel room.It took some convincing my wife it was cheaper for the 4 of us to fly the 1200 miles to Disney in 5 hours down and back instead of 4 days.You will still have to drive back.Drive safe,fly safer.

[ronn]

very good advice Steve.

not only that, but you come home not all exhausted from the trip...........

[Dodge]

I've been towing my T's an A's on an open trailer for 50 yrs. no issues.
The one T with a glass visor I tow backwards to avoid damage.
The shrink wrap is a great idea.
One time we did bring a car back across county when we knew we were going to be hitting bad weather. We put in in the back of a U-haul truck using a transporters rear lift gate at each end of the country. There was a sign on the wall of the rental place that said "No complete cars in the truck" so we left the radiator cap off......

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by stevemclark

See which U Haul box truck it will fit in,find a dealer near where the car is and reserve one there.Fly there about 2 1/2 hours not 2 days to drive .Save money by not eating out 6 times, gas and a motel room.It took some convincing my wife it was cheaper for the 4 of us to fly the 1200 miles to Disney in 5 hours down and back instead of 4 days.You will still have to drive back.Drive safe,fly safer.

Not sure it is that easy to do hauling in a U-Haul truck, -or at least it wasn't with my U-Haul truck. You see, U-Haul truck boxes all use aluminum bed floors and aluminum wheel boxes over the rear wheels. To haul a vehicle requires cribbing or ramps. Also, no real way to tie a car down. Below are some pix on how we dealt with it on my U-Haul....

BTW, it used to be Penske trucks that were dock-high and had wood floors. Even those have changed.

.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

BTW, it used to be Penske trucks that were dock-high and had wood floors. Even those have changed.

This may explain it better. This was taken back in 2006 and'07 of a customer bring, and taking delivery of his Model-A. Notice in the last picture the floor in the Penske truck was wood, ...and flat over the rear wheels. Unloading was fairly easy as we just used a roll-back wrecker to winch the truck onto the wrecker bed, -then tilt the bed over and lower it to the ground.

Ironically, even the customer chose a different (safer in his mind!) way to take it home since he could not easily strap it down inside the moving truck box.

.

[Dodge]

Brent, your correct. It wasn't a U-Haul it was a Penske truck. We used the racks on the
sides and screwed wood blocks to the floor.
Once it was cinched down the sides of the truck box were actually pulled in a bit.
It jogged my memory when you said Penske....
Dodge

[Dodge]

Looking at your pictures I see wood down the sides, the truck we had actually had
metal tracks that tie downs hooked into.

[Craic]

Thanks ModelA29 & Brent for the tie down info. I was wondering about the wheel / rim protection with the wheel tie downs

[trulyvintage]

There is advice being offered here that not only
is incorrect, but poses civil and criminal liability
for those who choose to follow it.

You cannot legally rent a box truck
and put a motor vehicle inside the box
to transport - doing so voids the
rental agreement and any insurance
offered by the rental company.

It also most likely will void and nullify your
personal automobile insurance policy coverage
and leave you solely responsible for
any civil and/or criminal negligence
and resulting liability.

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6/27/2023 9:41:33 AM
Jim
Can I transport a motor vehicle inside of a rental box truck?

6/27/2023 9:41:34 AM
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6/27/2023 9:46:15 AM
Josh
No that's not possible.

6/27/2023 9:46:40 AM
Jim
Please be more specific.

6/27/2023 9:47:11 AM
Josh
A motor vehicle will not fit inside of a box truck.

6/27/2023 9:47:42 AM
Jim
Some motor vehicles will fit inside of a rental truck.

6/27/2023 9:48:18 AM
Josh
Possibly but the company won't allow it.

6/27/2023 9:48:35 AM
Jim
Why specifically will the company not allow it?

6/27/2023 9:49:18 AM
Josh
For security and safety reasons.

6/27/2023 9:54:47 AM
Jim
So - if I rent a moving truck and put any motor vehicle
in it for transport - do I void the rental agreement
and nullify any insurance coverage from Uhaul
and assume all liability for any damage or loss
to the rental equipment and assume
sole legal responsibility for any damage or loss
to other motorists on the road ?

6/27/2023 9:55:42 AM
Josh
That sounds about right.
We will not rent any truck
to transport a motor vehicle
inside the box.

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Jim
Thank You.

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Jim

[nrholmes]

Originally Posted by stevemclark

See which U Haul box truck it will fit in,find a dealer near where the car is and reserve one there.Fly there about 2 1/2 hours not 2 days to drive .Save money by not eating out 6 times, gas and a motel room.It took some convincing my wife it was cheaper for the 4 of us to fly the 1200 miles to Disney in 5 hours down and back instead of 4 days.You will still have to drive back.Drive safe,fly safer.

I thought about this, but how do I get the car up into the trailer?

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by nrholmes

I thought about this, but how do I get the car up into the trailer?

Look at the pictures above and it will likely become obvious how some people have done it.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Big hammer

Buy a new enclosed trailer in Florida, take your A home worry free, sell the new trailer used one time back at home, money well spent period or keep the trailer you’ll find a use for it. OR hire someone to haul it like Trulyvintage above

Best advice I saw on this thread. Maybe I'm dumb but what is the big deal about getting an enclosed trailer and hauling a car? Assuming you have an adequate tow vehicle.

[ronn]

actually this thread has become surreal.

Im pretty sure I know how to use a bathroom........

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Best advice I saw on this thread. Maybe I'm dumb but what is the big deal about getting an enclosed trailer and hauling a car? Assuming you have an adequate tow vehicle.

Seth, I can't speak for everywhere but around here, no one has any new trailer inventory to sell, -and hasn't for several years. Trailer dealers are expecting most buyers to order it with a 90-120 day delivery date. Used trailers are either sky-high $$ wise, -or they are 'rough' with bent axles, beat wiring, and leaky roofs.

Then, many of the SUVs that people own have a Class 3-type hitch but lack a brake controller and/or the GVWRs to safely handle an enclosed with a Model-A in it.

[nrholmes]

I realized after asking about getting the car into the trailer that the pictures would be helpful... I was too distracted by the shenanigans which filled this thread up with clutter.

For the record, I'll be towing with an F250, so I'll have plenty of vehicle for the tow.

My issue is that the closest enclosed car hauler I can find to rent is 4 hours away. Luckily it's en-route to the car. But that of course means that I'll have an 8 hour round trip to return the trailer once I get the car home.

I'm going to seriously consider renting a U-Haul with using a flatbed and the wrapping method as a back up... the paint job is far from a concern at this point anyways.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by nrholmes

I realized after asking about getting the car into the trailer that the pictures would be helpful... I was too distracted by the shenanigans which filled this thread up with clutter.

For the record, I'll be towing with an F250, so I'll have plenty of vehicle for the tow.

My issue is that the closest enclosed car hauler I can find to rent is 4 hours away. Luckily it's en-route to the car. But that of course means that I'll have an 8 hour round trip to return the trailer once I get the car home.

I'm going to seriously consider renting a U-Haul with using a flatbed and the wrapping method as a back up... the paint job is far from a concern at this point anyways.

Then you will be fine. Take lots of pictures and share your adventure when you get it home.

If you are REAL adventurous, drop the trailer on the way back thru and then use a rope to pull it that last 4 hours home!!

[trulyvintage]

There are quality used lightweight
enclosed car hauler trailers offered for sale
daily all across the country …

Currently available in Ohio
on Facebook Marketplace …

$15,000

All aluminum enclosed car hauler
28 foot long trailer
5200 pound axles
Rear door is 96 inches wide
and 83 inches tall

There is no excuse for being cheap
or for cutting corners when it comes
to transporting vehicles.

Either do it yourself or hire someone
who will provide the level of service
at the cost required to operate a business.


Jim

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by trulyvintage

There are quality used lightweight
enclosed car hauler trailers offered for sale
daily all across the country …

Currently available in Ohio
on Facebook Marketplace …

$15,000

All aluminum enclosed car hauler
28 foot long trailer
5200 pound axles
Rear door is 96 inches wide
and 83 inches tall

There is no excuse for being cheap
or for cutting corners when it comes
to transporting vehicles.

Either do it yourself or hire someone
who will provide the level of service
at the cost required to operate a business.


Jim

That proves Brent’s point well. A nearly 20 year old trailer that probably has spent all of its life outside and has who knows many miles on it. The roof condition, wiring condition, axles, tires, etc. this could need $2000 in work just to make it interstate worthy.

Then you have to have a place to store it, a vehicle capable of towing it too. All for something you might use a couple of times a year. That’s a lot of money tied up in that.

Tow your car on an open trailer, owned or rented, and self insure yourself by saving $17k on a trailer, with the understanding you may spend some money fixing paint or damage. You’ll likely be saving money.

[Chris in WNC]

28' trailer to haul a single car one time seems like crazy overkill, even if its 100% roadworthy.

Keep things simple, go with the uHaul and shrink-wrap the top of the car.

[Robert/Texas]

nrholmes

Check your private messages.