Enclosed car trailer for Model A

[colliertr]

I have a sedan that I would like to get an enclosed trailer for. What would be a good size and any recommended vendors.

[Russ B]

It has been a while since I had one, but longer is better for balancing tongue weight

[nkaminar]

Measure the total length of your car and add about 5 feet. It is handy to have some extra space in front for tools, parts, and supplies.

The friends of mine who bought enclosed trailers have both bought from Craig's List. Unless you are set on a new trailer, the best values are the used ones, which can have added features like a tool bench in front. Shopping for a new trailer is like shopping for a new car. Do the research to learn what the normal retail price is and then shop the dealers in your area.

[talwrench]

Don.t forget about the door opening. Make sure it is tall enough to fit the "A" in.

[petew]

Originally Posted by talwrench

Don.t forget about the door opening. Make sure it is tall enough to fit the "A" in.

This is key as the model A is very tall .
Also if you buy used check the dates and ply ratings on the tires . Also pull the wheels , check the brakes and repack the wheel bearings when you get it home . Unless of course it's only a couple of years old.

[Stretch Cab]

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I work for Kaufman Trailers and our enclosed division could build you one to your specs. Might be good to come to the plant in NC and check out how they are built.

I will add to Petew's advice and say that after you repack the bearings be sure to check your wheel studs VERY often for awhile to make sure the nuts are tight. And one more thing, get bigger axles than what the minimum calls for.

[colliertr]

Stretch Cab i just sent a request or information to your company. Based on you guys recommendation looks like a 18ft trailer would be ok?

[1931 flamingo]

This has been asked many times before. Try doing a "search".
Paul in CT

[ronn]

I agree with 18'. too many guys like them longer, but more of a hassle on the cornering........

[olethirty]

20ft would be my choice. double axle. tall door option. 8ft wide.

The extra space will be nice, you can pack chairs, coolers, tools with storage options as well. I have a 28ft and at times its still not enough room

[The Master Cylinder]

Stretch Cab, I just looked at your company's web also. Is. there any Kaufman Trailer "Showrooms" in Southern California that I could go to see the trailers and talk to a person in person? Thanks.

[Jim Brierley]

Mine is called 18', but that is the rectangular length inside, most trlr mfg's use total outside length when designating size. Mine is also 102" wide, wide enough to let you enter the car easily, I highly recommend it. Size has many things to consider, such as how much room do you have to park it. Mine has room for my handicap cart in front of the car, and other things you might need. The difference in towing length between 18' and 22' is negligible.

[Phil Brown]

Brakes on both axles are nice to have and not really much more money

[Brad in Germany]

Six years ago I ordered a new, all aluminum, enclosed, 18ft custom trailer from Aluma, with insulated walls and ceiling, escape door, LED lighting, 120v plugs and hook-up, e-track on the floor, beavertail and a built-in winch (with synthetic rope) with remote control. I also had it made 6 inches taller than their standard enclosed trailer to accommodate my taller than usual Model A.

Here's a view of it from the rear:


18 feet is plenty long for what I wanted and with the V-nose up front, that gave me the extra storage space that I wanted, without needing a longer trailer.

Since I use it primarily as a storage "garage", the 120V plugs are great to plug in a compressor, other tools, a heater, a dehumidifier, as well as a battery tender) for the 6V battery in the car and for the 12V battery used to power the winch and lights) and the LED strip lighting is super so that I can work on the car in the trailer at all times of the night. The remote control wireless winch is great so that I can move any cars into and out of the trailer by myself, while sitting in the car to steer and brake.

Brad in Maryland

[LeonardS]

Originally Posted by Brad in Germany

Six years ago I ordered a new, all aluminum, enclosed, 18ft custom trailer from Aluma, with insulated walls and ceiling, escape door, LED lighting, 120v plugs and hook-up, e-track on the floor, beavertail and a built-in winch (with synthetic rope) with remote control. I also had it made 6 inches taller than their standard enclosed trailer to accommodate my taller than usual Model A.

Here's a view of it from the rear:


18 feet is plenty long for what I wanted and with the V-nose up front, that gave me the extra storage space that I wanted, without needing a longer trailer.

Since I use it primarily as a storage "garage", the 120V plugs are great to plug in a compressor, other tools, a heater, a dehumidifier, as well as a battery tender) for the 6V battery in the car and for the 12V battery used to power the winch and lights) and the LED strip lighting is super so that I can work on the car in the trailer at all times of the night. The remote control wireless winch is great so that I can move any cars into and out of the trailer by myself, while sitting in the car to steer and brake.

Brad in Maryland

Unfortunately, Aluma no longer offers enclosed trailers.

[Stretch Cab]

The company is a "Direct-Sale" company. There are a few sales lots around the company that have our trailers but the majority of sales and probably best prices are directly with a sales rep and shipping from one of our factories.
I work in parts so you will probably talk to me down the road..........................

[P.S.]

Originally Posted by Brad in Germany

18 feet is plenty long for what I wanted and with the V-nose up front, that gave me the extra storage space that I wanted, without needing a longer trailer....

Brad in Maryland

That is one sexy trailer, Brad! Love the LED lights!

[P.S.]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

This has been asked many times before. Try doing a "search".
Paul in CT

Sometimes I learn something new when people just answer the gentleman's question.

[Pilotdave]

Two things to consider: fuel economy hauling your loaded trailer down the road, and available weight capacity. Several years ago we bought our first trailer - we went for extra wide (102"), extra 6" tall and extra long (20'). The trailer was rated for 7,000# gross. The frame was steel; the body was aluminum. The extra wide was a plus for getting in/out of the car when loaded. The extra tall sounded good but made the trailer just more of a gas hog when I realized that extra tall wasn't helping me any hauling our Tudor sedan. The extra length and extra tall both (again) sounded good, but the net weight with the steel frame for my load was about 2,300#. Ouch. We recently replaced that trailer with a lower, shorter, all-aluminum version and boosted our net load to about 3,500#. We think (first long trip coming up) that we'll increase our mpg from under 10 to about 14. It's not cheap to feed the truck, but it'll be cheaper hauling our A to NM and back!

Good luck with your search!

[colliertr]

Pilotdave Thank you for your answer. What size did you go with on the second one? New or used? If new where did you get it.