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04-13-2004, 12:01 AM
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Car hauler
What is a good size trailer if you were going to buy one to pick up these trucks or a burb? Local trader has a 16 footer fairly cheap but I'm not sure it's long enough.
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04-13-2004, 12:52 AM
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16' will work, 18' is better. Biggest thing is actual deck width. Wide aftermarket wheels get pretty tight sometimes, as do 4x4's.
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04-13-2004, 01:33 AM
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a 16 footer will fit a lwb truck
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04-13-2004, 02:52 AM
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when i moved from NY to IN, i rented a trailer from a rental company (along with a moving truck).... and we managed to pop a tire because the trailer was too skinny for my truck..... it sucked.... the truck was stuck 1/2 on the trailer with a bad tire.... couldnt get it on or off the dumb thing, and the back wheels were still on the ground..... measure the width of your truck wheels - cause aftermarket tires will cause problems (and i dont even have wide ones!)..... measure once, measure twice, measure thrice, then buy  jewels.
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04-13-2004, 09:13 AM
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Just like to part out trucks!!
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Buy an 18 footer thats wider, much better than 16 and if you resale ever, its better.
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04-13-2004, 10:49 AM
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It's a catastrophic success.
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The real choice is to get one (without) the side rails. most trailers are 6 1/2' x 16' with rails but a true car hauler wont have the rails just fenders, if you are hauling ricers or small cars its not a problem but pickups can get a little tight and lowered ones may not fit at all.
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04-13-2004, 11:18 AM
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Thanks for the replies. Measured the width and it is barely enough to get my 4X4 with stock tires on it. I think I'll pass, I'm sure another will turn up.
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04-13-2004, 11:32 AM
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I have to load my K20s with the turbines and 35" BFGs backwards on my trailer to clear the fenders. It will fit with the stock rims though either way.
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04-13-2004, 12:42 PM
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I bought mine new from a guy in missouri. 16 foot, 84 deck width... with double 7500 axles, electronic brakes, ramps extra tire.... 1000 out the door....
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04-13-2004, 12:54 PM
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TOTY 2006
 
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Location: Magalia CA USA
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Another thing is to get a trailer that has dual axels for better tracking stability, and also get either electric brakes or surge brakes. With electric brakes, you will need the control that goes into the tow vehicle, cost $45-$100. Note that electric brakes only work on a tow vehicle that is set up for them. Surge brakes is like having a brake mastercylinder on the front of the trailer. When you slow down in the tow vehicle, the trailer, still moving forward, pushes in the surge brake, then in turn, slows its tires. Surge brakes work with any tow vehicle.
I have a 16' x 8' dual axel, dovetail trailer with electric brakes, and I have had no problems with towing big and small stuff!! |
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