ripcard

Hi folks, does anyone have experience with this brand? I'm looking at this all aluminum enclosed Sport Series V-nose

car hauler.

itsonlyairandfuel

I have read many telling to load a C8 backwards for weight distribution reasons. The escape door is on the wrong side of the trailer. Check with others if this is a tongue weight concern. I like the trailer, escape door and removable inner fender setup. Just me but make sure you have 5000 lb axles, and leaf springs for smoother pulling when empty.

ext

I load my mid engine 2005 Ford GT in a 24' aluminum EZ Hauler, and it works great. Yes, it will need to sit towards the front, but plenty of room to get the weight balance in the right range; (could even go too far forward) So for the GT the escape door is on the correct side. Can a C8's weight balance really be that different than an 05/6 Ford GT?

Vito.A

Some thoughts.
Looks like a lot of plywood for an "aluminum trailer".
The V nose does almost nothing for aerodynamics when you are pulling the trailer with a truck in front.
Measure the width between the inside fender wells to make sure your front (or rear) wheels will fit.
Good luck!

proeagles

It looks like the wheel fenders inside are too high to open the door on a C8.

ripcard

Thanks for your input folks...though, I was looking for brand specific info actually. Done a ton of research on trailer types, configurations, sizes, axles etc. This style of Jump/Escape door allows for the inner fender to be removable. Our slightly lowered C8's door bottom edge is 9.25" above the ground without driver. It does not clear most fixed fender car haulers. Vito A., the "all aluminum" reference is for frame and cladding construction. Not a steel frame with aluminum cladding. Not too many trailers are 100% aluminum. I have seen some will aluminum floors as well but they are out of my price range. itsonlyairandfuel, no need to back in a mid engine car... unless you can't go a few feet ahead of the axles.

ie trailer too short. V-nose does aid in aerodynamics. Still a lot of trailer sticking up way above my Sierra. Also gives a little more useable space inside. It is equipped with #5200 torsion spread axles.

Edge is a smaller manufacturer in Maine that I'm not familiar with and was looking to see if anyone has experience with them. Looks like a nicely built unit with good features for a decent price. Seriously considering it.

Michael A

Here are a couple the door will clear.

https://www.trailex.com/products/pc/...210HD-8p41.htm

https://www.trailex.com/products/pc/...4180T-8p40.htm

I don't own either, but have read good reviews from owners.

rkrupka

FWIW - I drive ours up onto 2 x 12's placed on the floor to clear the side doors.
Similarly when i used an open "U-Haul" trailer years ago and placed 2 x 12's in the tire wells to clear the doors on a C6.