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rabiddawg
12-12-2009, 10:33 AM
going to buy an open trailer (car hauler this spring)
Im trying to find the low profile tilting bed open car hauler.
DirkaDirka
12-12-2009, 10:57 AM
Ok what length are you looking fer?
rabiddawg
12-12-2009, 02:01 PM
long enogh to fit my camaro
probly 18 to 20 foot
DirkaDirka
12-12-2009, 02:35 PM
I found these online........
http://www.rollsrite.com/tilt.html
http://www.diamondctrailers.com/trailers/economy-steel-floor-car-haulers-40ech-full-bed-tilt.htm
http://www.kwikload.com/carhauler.htm
http://www.kaufmantrailers.com/heavy-equipment-trailer-store/Tilt-Trailer-Family-c2/
There were many more too.
rabiddawg
12-12-2009, 04:57 PM
thks :D
gotta find a local distributor im thinking.
DirkaDirka
12-12-2009, 05:17 PM
Ok here are some from doing a search for them in Connecticut.......
http://www.allprowest.com/3Open_CarHaulers.html
http://www.thetrailerdepot.com/trailers/equipment.shtml
FullTimeRacing
12-12-2009, 06:58 PM
My monte gose on a 13 footer.
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7601/img0028sf.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/img0028sf.jpg/)
mooneye777
12-13-2009, 04:01 AM
I bought my open trailer new and within 6 months it looked used, because it was. They put minimal bearing grease and minimal undercoating and it all needs redone shortly after you buy it. If I had to do it again I would buy a used one and save about a grand. If you get the right deal it might even come with a winch. I now have an enclosed that I bought used.
rabiddawg
12-13-2009, 05:22 AM
My monte gose on a 13 footer.
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7601/img0028sf.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/img0028sf.jpg/)
gee that cutting it close lol
if your monte can fit on a 13' trailer then my camaro should fit nicely on a 15 ' trailer
zipper06
12-13-2009, 10:21 AM
I think you're going to need a 16 to 18' bed otherwise the car will be hanging off. mine has an 18' bed and i've got 1 1/2 ft. front and back with the Malibu.
JMO
Zip.
rabiddawg
12-13-2009, 10:51 AM
I think you're going to need a 16 to 18' bed otherwise the car will be hanging off. mine has an 18' bed and i've got 1 1/2 ft. front and back with the Malibu.
JMO
Zip.
\I agree
TheYellaBrick
12-13-2009, 11:29 AM
Better too much trailer than not enough. The price difference between 14 and 18 feet is small compared to the inconvenience or smaller load capacity hassles.
FullTimeRacing
12-13-2009, 01:55 PM
Oh yea it dose hang off.
been using it for 15+ years.paid $500 :D
got about a foot behind the rear tire.
russ67chevelle
12-14-2009, 05:11 AM
if it works use it...i got a 20 ft trailer and wish it was a 18 so i could fit in garage :evil:
CamBirdRacing
12-14-2009, 06:05 AM
Better too much trailer than not enough. The price difference between 14 and 18 feet is small compared to the inconvenience or smaller load capacity hassles.
I agree with this. Having built many traialers over the years. I would opt for the longest one you can get. Plus they tow better. ANd braakes on allw heels.
16 FT WOULD WORK FINE, BUT A 18FT IS A HARD ONE TO BEAT, i USED TO HAVE A 18FT AND LOVED IT , PUT A LONG BED CHEV TRUCK ON IT ALL THE TIME, FIT PERFECT, now I have a small 33 ft open