71DropTop

I'm trying to decide if i need an 18' trailer or 16'. I guess they are measured not including the drop tail. and any suggestions on trailer companys in the southeast would be appreciated

63Banshee

I use an 18' dovetail. The main thing to look for is clearance for the doors. Your standard car trailer will not allow you to open the doors fully because of the wheel wells. Make sure the dealer understands you need a trailer for low profile cars.

Lohkay

a trailer? Who needs a trailer for a car that you can drive? :D

71DropTop

It's a little hard to take the wife and my two kids in the vette to california
from florida??????? :crazy:

71DropTop

63 What is your width and do you have the full cover of diamond plate or just the wheel tracks and is it open (hope you understand the question)

63Banshee

I'll make some complete measurements for you in a few of hours. It is open with a full diamond plate floor. I would opt for an aluminum trailer if I did it again. Mine is rather heavy and I wouldn't want to use anything but a full-size V8 truck to pull it.

71DropTop

I'm planning on using an expedition with the 5.4 L to pull, it has a 7500 # towing capacity and thanks for the help

Chuck Gongloff

63Banshee has said it all. I have a 16' open trailer. Have put a lot of cars on it. Can tow my 54 and 63 with ease, but with a shark, the doors will not open over the trailer fenders. That fact has brought about some interesting incidents....crawling through the open T Tops on my neighbors 68, towing with the top down on a roadster...all because you can't open the car doors....you have to crawl down into the car. :) Try to find a trailer with a low profile, or maybe one that has removable trailer fenders. Hope this helps. Chuck

Lohkay

hummm...wife...kids... I know what! Take the wife and leave the kids there! :p:

63Banshee

… but it has hauled a 6000 lbs tractor before. I doubt you’d see anyone do that with an aluminum trailer.

Anyway, here is what you needed:



I didn't note it but it has hidden ramps... nice feature.

63Banshee

Those of us who restore.

LT1driver

I solved that problem by buying a well cargo enclosed trailer, 20' by 98" wheelbase. Good storage when not moving car. :D :D

redwingvette

63, whats a trailer like that cost? Up here in Michigan it would run about $2200

71DropTop

maybe i'm wrong but I just can't see how the removeable fenders will help because the wheels are still there.... I wonder if it would be easier with my vert to get in and out BTW the trailer looks nice!! Thanks :cheers:

bamavettes

Mine is 8' X 16' Does fine with a Vette. Be sure to get the one that the fender will raise up, then you can open your door with no problem.

LohKay, There are plenty times when you need a trailer. When I go to buy a Vette. I can not drive two cars home at the same time. When, I go to Corvette Expo. in Knoxville to sell a Vette. If I drive the Vette, and then sell it, I would have to walk home 350 miles. They come in handy all the time.

63Banshee

I've had mine for about 6 years now and it was around $1600 new. Your $2200 figure might be only a bit high. Good luck!

L8r,
DJ

La Orange

1 When looking at trailers try to get one with rear ramps. It is too hard to move side ramps around to the back.
2 If your car sits too low you can add 2 x 12 runners to raise the car up which should clear the fenders . I have several frends that had to do that
3 Most defendly get electric brakes
4 18 foot would have more uses then a 16 ft

Good luck :chevy