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 Jan 4 2004, 06:59 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88  |
What are the typical weights of trailers to tow a car with?
thinking 16'-18' w/ dual axle and electric brakes. Open or closed decks, and aluminum, diamond plate, and wood decks would be factors. What is the lightest & smallest trailer w/ brakes capable of carrying an f-body? Trying to calculate possible total payload including trailer, car, spares, and tools. thanks morgan |
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Jan 5 2004, 03:26 AM
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Insert catch phrase here Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20 |
I think you'll need a weight distribution hitch on the trailer if you're towing with a passenger car. I've seen a Mustang tow a AC Cobra kit car on an open trailer before so I know it can be done, but I think you're making a lot of sacrifices just because you hate trucks. Believe me, I HATED trucks. I only bought one because I figured I needed to start towing the Firebird last year. I don't drive my truck but about once a week, but when I'm in it I don't mind it as much anymore. I'll never love them, but they have their uses. One of those uses is towing F bodies. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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y5e06 Trailer weights Jan 4 2004, 06:59 PM
94bird You should probably put this post in the towing se... Jan 4 2004, 07:14 PM KeithO The lightest trailer that I found (and I searched ... Jan 4 2004, 08:49 PM y5e06 A guy in my region has a very small custom trailer... Jan 5 2004, 02:03 AM 94bird I guess I don't see the need to build somethin... Jan 5 2004, 02:07 AM y5e06 If you must know....
now don't laugh, but I wo... Jan 5 2004, 02:16 AM rmackintosh yeah...I would REALLY hesitate to box myself into ... Jan 5 2004, 03:44 AM steve-d I ended up going the passenger car route. Its a ... Jan 5 2004, 01:34 PM mitchntx The guy I bought my Sloan Kwikload from towed his ... Jan 5 2004, 01:40 PM WOOS1 I think that the Trailex trailer is made from 80/2... Jan 6 2004, 12:51 AM
Spinmaster My trailer empty is 1750lbs and with the car it i... Jan 7 2004, 01:46 AM |
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