b767driver

Hey guys,

Currently shopping for a vette, most likely C5 Z06. Does anybody here tow a small cargo trailer with their vette? I would like to be able to take enough gear for 4ish days of camping at Road Atlanta/Sebring/etc. I would like to know about what hitch to use and any special considerations to be aware of. I realize these aren't tow vehicles but I know folks do this. I am thinking something like this would work:

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/rvs/2183462345.html

Any thoughts? Thanks.

CHJ In Virginia

Don't think that you would have any problems with that one. I used to tow a small single axle trailer with tires, gas and tools behind the Vette. It weighed + or - 1000 lbs loaded. Never had any type of problem. The aerodynamics of that one are worse being taller, but it is only gas mileage anyway. There are several hitches that hide away up under the exhaust with only the receiver showing. Don't have the info where I got mine, Google for best current info.

manley845

Hey, if a motorcycle can pull a trailer, so can a Vette

I will probably be getting a sportbike soon, and will want to trailer it o Florida when I visit there.

zipity

I use the Hidden Hitch model for the C5. I had it professionally installed at a truck/trailer store. They were taking pictures all day long of the Corvette in their shop. As long as you are under 1,000 pounds you will be fine. I have been doing it for years, going to and from the race tracks and then last year had some fun at a Toys For Tots event. The one you have in the Craig's List ad looks like a nice trailer too.
See the pictures below.

Toys For Tots Event By Kerbeck Corvette's in Atlantic City, NJ


My track trailer set up from last year


My new track trailer set up for this upcoming season.

b767driver

Wow zipity...great looking setup! Do you have any pics of the hitch itself as installed on your car?

Thanks.

zipity

Thanks for the nice comments. Here are some various pictures of the hitch and accessories.

Plain hitch cover


With the ball installed


Made my own exhaust plate with Jake


Custom made Tow Hook

fevest

I used to tow a 22.5 ft. sea ray with my '70 vert. four speed!

RUNWME

I pulled this boat with my c4


Plenty of power, low center of gravity, good traction at the boat ramp.

With my c5, I pull a 21 ft inboard, harley in enclose trailer or a couple jetskis depending on activities



Corvettes work great towing a trailer.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/malibuboats/3837033550/

K9Leader

I could see me doing it one day. I was inspired by this one at Carlisle this year:

Jerry THOMPSON

I have a hitch that I took off my C-5 that I would sell. email jerrythompsonbus@aol.com for details

Hod Curtis

I race my two C4s. 92 has logged about 90k miles toeing. Simular set up to Zipity's 2nd and 3rd pic. And simular pay load jack wrenchs etc. Have friends w/hitch on C5s. Trailer from Harbour frt. Around $300.00 dollars. Don't buy the one w/8" wheels. 92 6sp get 26 mpg at 70 mph. L98 auto matic about 22 mpgs +.

b767driver

Thanks for all the great info guys. Looks very doable overall. And Jerry, when I actually procure my vette I may take you up on that hitch.

TheFin

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JACKAL0PE

It is very doable, but don't go crazy. A light trailer pulling a motorcycle or some extra luggage is one thing, something heavy like a boat is an altogether different thing.

You might notice that the picture where a vette is pulling a vette boat....the car is parked.

RUNWME

I agree, don't get crazy. If you don't have a properly loaded trailer (improper tongue weight) or excessive weight it could get dangerous just like it would with any towing vehicle.

I think all the pictures with vettes hooked up to a trailer in this thread, the car is parked so not sure your point on this.

Mine was parked because I had just towed the boat 7hrs from Florida to NC to give my wife as a birthday present. We had 2 vehicles at that time, the corvette and a miata so it was my DD, my drag bracket racing car, my towtruck etc

I added a transcooler, and with the corvettes low center of gravity, powerful engine, great traction and solid chassis, it would surprise you how well it will do with a properly loaded trailer.

b767driver

No, I won't be going overboard. Just looking to tow a small utility/cargo trailer with camping gear like you would take for a long weekend at the races or trackday gear.

Maybe like this: http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/rvs/2183462345.html

BTW... that Corvette ski boat is awesome!

memphis_vette

i put a trailer hitch on myself...it cost me about $150 for the hitch new. i pull dirtbikes and jet skiis with my 98 A4 Coupe. These cars can tow!!!



im also on 20x11 rims with 295-30-20 tires and the vette has no hassle getting the skiis out of the water

RUNWME

I used to tow a boat and jetskis with a 3.8 v6 camaro and while it wasn't nearly as competent as a corvette, it handled the task just fine.
Towing the boat to the races wasn't so bad at 22mpg.



even the added weight of 30lb bottle of nitrous didn't hurt too much




Back 2001, I used to tow this dragster to the track with my c4 in a lightweight 4ft aluminum enclosed trailer. I would disconnect the corvette and run it in modified class and the dragster in super pro. I wish I could find pics of that old trailer, it was ratty, but towed very well.

Blorton

x2 on the don't get 8" tires comment. I rented a uhaul motorcycle trailer last year with those on it to pick up a new bike and that thing was a pita!