Rack Man
Aug 25th, 08, 09:49 PM
Have a chance to buy this trailer from a neighbor for a nice price....Just wonedering if this will work ok for towing 1st Gen Camaro's around?
• Flat Bed 14' x 8'
• 6K capacity
• Tandum Axle
• Electric Breaking System
• Rails
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm32/come2myparty/trailer2500.jpg
Thanks, Dan
67RS/SS406
Aug 25th, 08, 09:58 PM
I personally would not buy a trailer less than 16' and the doors may hit the railing on the trailer,I'd check if the car fits on it before buying it.
wiskeesour
Aug 25th, 08, 10:04 PM
If its wide enough sure. If you place 2x4's where the car will run up over them, the doors wont hit and it still rides good.
zbo2
Aug 25th, 08, 10:17 PM
looks to me like you'd have to get it pretty high to clear a front spoiler and with it only being 14' you would have to get some of the front over that front rail. my 69 is about 15 1/2 feet long so to get that rear ramp up all the way and clear the rear bumper the front would have to go about 2 feet over that front rail and that looks like it would be pretty close to the trailer jack. you might be able to extend the rear of the trailer if the purchase price was right.
Joe
Ghostbuster
Aug 25th, 08, 10:20 PM
I have a 14'x8' car hauler and love it.
Your car is longer than the 14' trailer and will hang over the front, or back.
If you have a front spoiler, you might have to loose that rear cage.
The axles on this trailer seem to be further forward than mine, which will alter your tongue weight.
Tongue weight is very important when hauling anything.
I recommend loading your Camaro on this trailer (forwards and backwards) before you buy it, and check your tongue weight.
(I can send you instructions if you need them.)
While it's on the trailer, you will want to look at tie-down locations.
I don't see any strap Ratchets, D-rings or E-track, so you'll have to add something.
..as Aaron said, I'm not able to open my doors, but mine is a vert, so I just jump out, then close the top.
I have E-track wheel straps, so I can't use Harley's 2x4 idea.
http://www.coloradocamaro.com/pics/trailer.jpg
..and as Joe mentioned, price is everything. I paid $800 and a very clean 4yo. TexasBragg, so I could afford a few alterations.
I've seen used 16' trailers for $1400+ on Craigslist..
If you have room to store a bigger trailer, I'd recommend a 16' or 18' dovetail.
If you have the $$$, those flatbed tilt trailers are nice too,
..but depending on how far you travel or how often you use it, an enclosed trailer is by far the best.