Has anyone ever tried towing their lowered 1st gen with headers on a U Haul Auto Transporter? Did it fit? Any issues taking it on or off the trailer?

I took some measurements, the front and rear track width looks fine and the headers will fit between the inner rails on the trailer. I'm just not sure the chassis will clear on the way up and down.

Thanks. -Neil

I used one to tow my not-lowered 67 home. I drove it on, then realized that the doors would only open about 1/4 of the way before they hit the fenders on the trailer. I'm not sure if it is the same trailer you are considering, but if you could possibly get it on there without driving it, you may be ok. I don't know if some of them have winches or not, but the one I used was a bare-bones model.

I used a UHaul Auto Transporter to transport my lowered 69 camaro with hedmann headers to the paint/body shop. The fenders have the ability to fold over to give room, or just crawl out thru the window, whichever you prefer. Had no problems with headers.

I used one to tow my not-lowered 67 home. I drove it on, then realized that the doors would only open about 1/4 of the way before they hit the fenders on the trailer. I'm not sure if it is the same trailer you are considering, but if you could possibly get it on there without driving it, you may be ok. I don't know if some of them have winches or not, but the one I used was a bare-bones model.

The one I'm looking at has a left side fender that tilts down. I guess the trailer tire could still be an issue though. Did you just tow with the window down or could you still reach in and roll up the window?

I rolled it up as far as I could, but I was only towing it a few miles from the place I bought it from. I never even checked to see if the fender folded out of the way. Guess I should have asked that here before I picked it up. :) I did not crawl out the window however. My math isn't that good, but between the steering wheel and the console, I don't think I could have done it without breaking something on me, or the car. :)

Here's a trailer I rented from Budget. I had no problems at all. Came with the front wheel straps and axle binder.

http://hobbystage.net/camaro/media.cgi?site=jonesy67&folder=*&id=1110576973-005954

Thanks guys. Looks like it might work. -Neil

I've used them, but not on the 'maro just yet. You might need to get a little creative, but I've used these with LOW cars. My only word of caution, some times the locks that hold the ramps in are not the greatest. Take some rope or a tie down with you just in case. It happened to me on a REALLLY cold and snowy weekend.

I have pulled my 67 on one from atlanta to okla city,no trouble.

I've used the Ryder and the U-haul trailers, and found the Ryder to be better designed for low cars (T-Bird and Sebring). Just seemed to be more stable at speed and also could open door to get out. Be sure to connect it to truck before driving onto it (ask me how I know).

Jim

Whether your Camaro is too low or not doesn't usually have an effect on the trailer. If you feel the car will bottom out when you drive onto the trailer, raise the front tongue jack (trailer jack) while its hooked to your truck. It will raise the the front of the trailer (along with the back of the truck) to lessen the angle at the ramp/ trailer floor area. If you do it this way use wheel chocks to keep the trailer and truck in place. I raise my Expedition up until the back wheels are almost off the ground, makes driving on the ramps much easier. Yes, an Expedition is a Ford, :) , figure I'd buy the best, Ford trucks and Chevy cars and classics! ;)

I avoid U-Haul like the plague b/c of more than a couple of bad past experiences!!

Penski if it exists??

pdq67

I thought I would share my experience here. The UHaul transporter worked great, but I did have to get a little creative. I got the galvanized trailer, which is wider. To get the car on, I extended the ramps a few feet using the ramps for my 4-post lift. I had to place wood blocks at various points on the trailer to get the subframe to clear the raised lip on the inside edge of the trailer deck (the lip between the deck and the open section in the middle). The front spoiler had to be removed to clear the front of the trailer. There was plenty of header clearance and it towed like a dream. After you do it the first time, it's pretty easy. Just be aware that if your car has been lowered, the subframe will likely not clear the trailer so have someone watching.

--Neil