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BaddAss93TA

12-28-2012, 10:00 AM

So I know wehave alot of garage queens and track only cars on here. What are you guystowing with? What trucks/SUVs but more importantly what types of trailers?

I've been thinking about picking one up for the TBSS. I had no idea when I gotthis beast that had such a great towing capacity and I think it would beextremely convenient to have a car trailer. It wouldn’t be for long tows, moreso just for moving stuff around and taking projects to my buddy’s shop mid job.

Post up what ya got! Especially if you have pictures towing your F-Body!

Badbird_96

12-28-2012, 10:30 AM

My dads trailer. Know nothing about it except we have towed alooot of cars on it.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/28/ryhy8ura.jpg

That was after she burnt. Looked good on the passenger side.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/28/epasy3yz.jpg

We have towed it with alot of different vehicles from a 5.0 5spd swapped 78 ford f100 to a 2000 dodge ram Cummings m6 dually.

BIG CAT

12-28-2012, 10:51 AM

We started with a 18' open and a 1500 ram. Now I run a 3500 ram with 40' gn.
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/BIGCAT7274/IMAG0124.jpg

94Blackbird

12-28-2012, 10:54 AM

We started with a 18' open and a 1500 ram. Now I run a 3500 ram with 40' gn.
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/BIGCAT7274/IMAG0124.jpg

That's pretty much the route I went, started with a 1500 and a flat bed and moved up from there. I run a similar rig, except my truck is a 2nd gen and my trailer is red and 2 ft shorter

Neil350

12-28-2012, 11:29 AM

1500 with an open single car hauler.

CamaroZGuy

12-28-2012, 12:02 PM

dont have it yet, but this is what im buying come summer.

8.5'x24' American Hauler, Alum frame...
13912

GreenZ96

12-28-2012, 01:04 PM

Before the economy tanked and I lost my job, I had a 05 duramax and a 24' haulmark.

Sold the trailer, bank got the truck.

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popo8

12-28-2012, 01:06 PM

Before the economy tanked and I lost my job, I had a 05 duramax and a 24' haulmark.

Sold the trailer, bank got the truck.

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SORRY THIS IS OFF TOPIC:
I hate reading stuff like that....sorry man.

BIG CAT

12-28-2012, 03:47 PM

dont have it yet, but this is what im buying come summer.

8.5'x24' American Hauler, Alum frame...
13912

make sure you the heaviest axle pkg you can.

popo8

12-28-2012, 04:03 PM

We have lots of them at the shop...depending on how many vehicle....which vehicle, and how long of a trip.... I can get you info on any of them.... if you have an idea which size you want me to look at. I know there is also a 40' goose neck, and a few other short enclosed...

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k110/popo08/1985%201996%20Corvette%20GrandSport/GStrip2.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k110/popo08/1985%201996%20Corvette%20GrandSport/GStrip1.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k110/popo08/Vacations%20FL%20KY%20OCMD%20ETC/20100517_130610.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k110/popo08/Friends%20rides/18-1.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k110/popo08/Friends%20rides/20-1.jpg

proace4

12-28-2012, 05:29 PM

Here is my current setup. Simple ol' wooden bed car trailer. Pulls like a champ!

http://i49.tinypic.com/1so3ld.jpg

CamaroZGuy

12-28-2012, 06:56 PM

make sure you the heaviest axle pkg you can.

ya, im getting 7200# axles. loaded it will be close to the limit of my F150.

CamaroZGuy

12-28-2012, 06:57 PM

Before the economy tanked and I lost my job, I had a 05 duramax and a 24' haulmark.

Sold the trailer, bank got the truck.

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that a hole bag of suck....sorry to hear man!

GreenZ96

12-29-2012, 10:09 AM

That was a hell of a rough patch I went through. I'm still paying off the loan. Things have turned around quite a bit which is good. Got married in June '10, and we bought a house in Oct '11. Thankfully my wife has good credit, mine... Well, its gonna suck for a while.

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shownomercy

12-29-2012, 10:55 AM

Make sure you get a good brake controller and a trailer with good brakes, your TBSS may be able to get it moving fast,but good luck stopping it ;)

I am in the market for a nice open deck, just do not have anywhere to store it.

96LT1355Z28

01-05-2013, 02:04 PM

2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 5.3L, 4L60E rebuilt for towing, oversize external cooler, homemade CAI, tuned by BlackBear Peformance, Flowmaster 1 chamber. Towing upgrades are Air Lift air bags, 10K lbs weight distribution hitch, and Reese trailer brake controler. Trailer is an 18' PJ 518D 4" dovetail, dual 3500lb axles (only one has brakes), wood floor with slode out ramps. Tows fantastic, keep it below 70 mph and faster than 60. Get a slight run at large hills and allow plenty of room in front of you for stopping. Other drivers will piss you off by cutting in when your trying to allow a safety gap. Total weight with fuel, tools, generator, ATV, 3 people and luggage for 4 days is 12,400 lbs! I would not be afraid to take it anywhere, a quadcab 2500HD with a 6.0 would be nice but this entire setup is paid for!

14119

BaddAss93TA

11-17-2013, 07:03 PM

Figured I would bump this back up from the dead as I am back looking at trailers again, haha. Never got one last year but the TBSS is gone and I now have this bull for towing. 6.2L AWD Denali.

I think I want inclosed, what size do you guys recomend?

25723

shownomercy

11-18-2013, 01:04 PM

All teh Fbod's!
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1458452_10103200053259499_1424941907_n.jpg

Get the biggest you can comfortably and legally pull.

AdamG

11-18-2013, 01:14 PM

I have a 18 foot trailer with a dovetail and a 7.5 box thats 16 feet long. If the box trailer was 8.5 I could fit a car in it. but personally I like the open trailer beter. In a few years ill trade it in for a tilt back. I paid 2500 for my car trailer and a 8.5x16 will run 4500 I paid 3200 for the 7.5. You really would want a 18 footer though.

The thing is with a enclosed trailer I think it would be harder to tie down. Plus with my 2013 gmc 3500 6.0 I can get 13.5 mpg with empty car trailer and about 11.5 to 12 with the camaro on it. I can only get 8.5mpg with the box empty or loaded.

Plus odd ball vehicles like my lifted Jeep or a pickup wont fit in a box.
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chile

11-18-2013, 01:37 PM

I built my own open car trailer. 18' with a dovetail.

ZOHAN

11-18-2013, 08:22 PM

All teh Fbod's!
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1458452_10103200053259499_1424941907_n.jpg

Get the biggest you can comfortably and legally pull.

That's huge! Lol

Making you silky smooth...

chile

11-18-2013, 08:26 PM

All teh Fbod's!
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1458452_10103200053259499_1424941907_n.jpg

Get the biggest you can comfortably and legally pull.

That is bad ass.

shownomercy

11-18-2013, 08:34 PM

Prob a GCW of well over 18k lb, was fun :lol:

AdamG

11-18-2013, 10:31 PM

Im can't believe that's not a tri-axle.

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ZOHAN

11-18-2013, 10:32 PM

Did you build it?

Making you silky smooth...

94Blackbird

11-18-2013, 10:54 PM

94Blackbird

11-18-2013, 10:55 PM

Im can't believe that's not a tri-axle.

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I can't believe he feels comfortable pulling that thing with a shortbed standard cab.

noice

11-19-2013, 01:22 AM

25778

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Small light trailer, probably less than 1,000lbs, car weighs maybe 1950lb empty. Small 5.3l truck, still get 300 miles / 25 gallons of fuel.

If I go bigger it will be a diesel truck and an enclosed, but right now I'm okay with what I got.

AdamG

11-19-2013, 03:03 AM

It's not that much harder to tie down in an enclosed vs a flat bed IMO. I've had both and didn't really notice much difference in difficulty.

I lean over the side of my trailer to hook on to the k member to cross tie it. If it was enclosed I couldnt do that I would have to lay down. I know it sound stupid but sometimes its the little things . Ill add I love having a wood deck. Easy to replace when damaged. Cleans pretty easy with a pressure washer. I also like I can fasten stuff to the deck when I carry odd ball stuff. Also I would make sure to get brakes on both axles my car trailer only has brakes on one axle the box trailer has them on both and it is noticeable. I put a lot of miles on my trailers.

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BaddAss93TA

11-19-2013, 08:15 AM

Plus odd ball vehicles like my lifted Jeep or a pickup wont fit in a box.
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Very good point. Hadn't really thought of that.

Also I would make sure to get brakes on both axles my car trailer only has brakes on one axle the box trailer has them on both and it is noticeable. I put a lot of miles on my trailers.

This is exactly the sort of input I was looking for, thanks!

shownomercy

11-19-2013, 08:15 AM

Im can't believe that's not a tri-axle.

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Should be 7k axles, which is a few thousand above what I had.

Did you build it?

Making you silky smooth...

Nope, Appalachian brand

I can't believe he feels comfortable pulling that thing with a shortbed standard cab.

See back window? Big ass "D"? Yaaa.. duramax's do not come optioned in RCSB ;)

I have a RCLB, which towed it absolutely fine.

BaddAss93TA

11-19-2013, 08:35 AM

Big ass "D"? Yaaa..

:laugh:

ZOHAN

11-19-2013, 08:46 AM

My roomate has a RCLB duramax with the manual trans, thing is a beast... I don't even have a truck to haul my car at the moment, let alone a trailer. Lol

Making you silky smooth...

AdamG

11-19-2013, 09:56 AM

Should be 7k axles, which is a few thousand above what I had.
.

does it run super singles or is it a duel tire set up.

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shownomercy

11-19-2013, 10:58 AM

does it run super singles or is it a duel tire set up.

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Singles, so they are the weak link, ~3200lb per tire.

AdamG

11-19-2013, 12:07 PM

Singles, so they are the weak link, ~3200lb per tire.

Its just such a crazy setup. I have never seen a trailer like it. It is a very interesting.

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shownomercy

11-19-2013, 12:53 PM

http://www.kaufmantrailers.com/car-trailers/two-car-haulers/14000-34-two-car/

gunters96lt1

11-19-2013, 04:36 PM

Here's my setup. Not pretty but works.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/20/ymujuter.jpg

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Bersaglieri

01-23-2014, 08:49 PM

We started with a 18' open and a 1500 ram. Now I run a 3500 ram with 40' gn.
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/BIGCAT7274/IMAG0124.jpg

Rather than start a new thread, what's your advice on buying a 32-40ft Gooseneck enclosed trailer? I'm looking at getting one next week. Living quarters? Brands? Door placement?

BIG CAT

01-23-2014, 09:03 PM

Rather than start a new thread, what's your advice on buying a 32-40ft Gooseneck enclosed trailer? I'm looking at getting one next week. Living quarters? Brands? Door placement?

40ft is not long enough for living quarters. Door wise the 48" is not big enough. Best would be a driver side ramp door and a std passenger side door. Make sure you get it pre wired for roof airs. You will need two 15k roof airs to keep it cool in the summer. You could get away with one if you blocked off the back with a curtain.

Brand wise it will boil down to your budget. We have a haulmark. Keep in mind you get what you pay for. Get extended ramps if you're car is really low. Decking wise all Diamond plate is a mixed blessing. Easy to clean but it gets Damn hot in the sun. Plain wood gets beat up fast. Out side lights and ac outlets is a big help also.

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