[marka]

Howdy,

We're changing how we go to the track, and moving to an RV as a tow vehicle. But the RV won't tow an enclosed trailer, so we have to move back to an open trailer.

Can someone recommend an open trailer that:

* has a closed deck
* has a rear beavertail
* has room at the front for a decent size tirerack & toolbox, along with having a z28 on there and still able to get to good balance.
* doesn't weigh too much

??

I need the closed deck so that I can haul lawnmowers, gravel, etc. when I'm not hauling a car. If it wasn't for that, I'd just get a new 18' econotrailer.

Econotrailer does make closed deck trailers, but I'm not sure how the ramps work. If I can't control the width between the ramps, the closed deck still doesn't help me if I'm hauling tractors or whatever around.

I also don't know if 18' is long enough for me to have a full width tire rack / toolbox at the front of the trailer.

Anyway, if you folks have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them!

Mark

[94bird]

I got a Continental Cargo 18' aluminum closed deck trailer for $3400. It weighs 1600 lbs., which is about 300 lbs. less than most steel trailers I found. I had a steel trailer a few years ago and it started rusting after the first winter beside my driveway. I've only had the aluminum trailer for a couple of months so far, so I can't speak to it's durability yet, but I really like it. Removable fenders (although I don't need them with the low fenders), very low beavertail at the rear, and 5 1/2 foot ramps. The lightweight ramps are one of the best things about the trailer.

I've now mounted a winch on the front of the deck and still have plenty of room. That's only about 12" in depth though. I'd have to mount the car right at the beavertail if I wanted much more than that on the front, but as others have mentioned that shouldn't be a problem.