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I need a trailer, primarily to haul cars but also to haul motorcycles occasionally. Any tips / things to look out for?
I saw this, but it's in LV: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/rvs/1515013862.html
That fuel rig is hot, but someone at Carson said you'll get ticketed for it if it's not "certified" or something? Anyone familiar with the law on that?
Also I have no idea if it's priced right, since he's pricing it based on how much he needs to buy his next trailer, not on how much it's worth :skep:
No Worries
01-06-2010, 01:01 PM
This one is twice as long for less money: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1539102209.html
wildchild
01-06-2010, 01:01 PM
well that "new" deck looks pretty rusty. fuel tank is no big deal, i think however you could get a new 18 footer for that or less. i know i've looked at them here for just under 2 grand but without the winch or boxes.
make sure the ramps will allow you to get a car on the trailer without high centering it.
personally i wouldn't be interested in the one you posted.
Cutty72
01-06-2010, 01:02 PM
Personally I dislike the ones with the vertical ramps, as you cannot have anything hang over the end, so the length of the trailer is the exact length of what you can haul.
This one is twice as long for less money: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1539102209.html
Too long, in Denver, and no bling.
Personally I dislike the ones with the vertical ramps, as you cannot have anything hang over the end, so the length of the trailer is the exact length of what you can haul.
Car is 12', 18' gives me room for a car + a pit bike even. That's not an issue--I'd rather have attached ramps rather than deal with lining up those big heavy things.
Cutty72
01-06-2010, 01:09 PM
Too long, in Denver, and no bling.
Car is 12', 18" gives me room for a car + a pit bike even. That's not an issue--I'd rather have attached ramps rather than deal with lining up those big heavy things.
yeah, my car is 18' 3", so therein lies my prob
CasterTroy
01-06-2010, 02:01 PM
I thought this topic was going to be about Karl's landlord
Avatard
01-06-2010, 02:04 PM
Too long
Keep in mind that backing a short trailer sucks ass.
The longer, the easier to back up. A longer than stock receiver insert always helps a little too.
goof2
01-06-2010, 02:04 PM
Too long, in Denver, and no bling.
Car is 12', 18" gives me room for a car + a pit bike even. That's not an issue--I'd rather have attached ramps rather than deal with lining up those big heavy things.
Out of curiosity, what car are you towing that is only 12' long?
shmike
01-06-2010, 02:10 PM
Keep in mind that backing a short trailer sucks ass.
The longer, the easier to back up. A longer than stock receiver insert always helps a little too.
True but we are talking about a 20+ foot trailer not a PWC tote.
Depending on where he parks and stores the thing, bigger can be more of a PITA than helpful.
Backing a trailer is like driving a manual transmission. You shouldn't be allowed to possess a man card without a proven mastery of the skill.
Avatard
01-06-2010, 02:10 PM
Isn't 12 foot 18 inches in fact 13.5 feet?
:scratch:
Cutty72
01-06-2010, 02:13 PM
Isn't 12 foot 18 inches in fact 13.5 feet?
:scratch:
yes.
but pretty sure he typo'd
meaning his car is 12'... and the trailer in question is 18', therefore the vertical ramp would not be a hindrance to him hauling with said trailer.
Wow... people here must either never work with idiots, or really like to act like one. Sometimes you have to read between what is typed to find the real meaning.
CasterTroy
01-06-2010, 02:16 PM
Wow... people here must either never work with idiots, or really like to act like one. Sometimes you have to read between what is typed to find the real meaning.
Well you've got the literal nazi's that pounce on anything and tear into it like a wolf on a fresh kill...then those who view this as "entertainment" not taking anything too seriously (spelling, typo's...etc)
Not too many in -betweeners here
Cutty72
01-06-2010, 02:18 PM
Well you've got the literal nazi's that pounce on anything and tear into it like a wolf on a fresh kill...then those who view this as "entertainment" not taking anything too seriously (spelling, typo's...etc)
Not too many in -betweeners here
yeah... working with Albanians and Serbians every day that speak/write marginal English at best, I have learned very well to read what they mean, not what they wrote.
But seeing how I speak virtually NO Albanian or Serbian, I am glad of the ability that they DO have. :lol:
Out of curiosity, what car are you towing that is only 12' long?
Oops, 14'. Spec 944.
goof2
01-06-2010, 06:45 PM
Oops, 14'. Spec 944.
Nice. I couldn't think of many cars under 12' besides an original Mini, Fiat 500, or something similar.
ETA: one other issue, what is your tow vehicle rated to tow (toungue weight and gross)? The first trailer you posted probably weighs close to 3,000 lbs on its own. Add the weight of the car and you are probably close to 5,500 or 6,000 lbs. The fuel tank and winch will add to that, in addition to being in a spot that will really affect tongue weight. If your vehicle is rated for 5k or 6k you are going to be really close to that, if not over, with a trailer like this. If it is rated for more you may want to consider something enclosed.
t-homo
01-06-2010, 06:48 PM
Backing a trailer is like driving a manual transmission. You shouldn't be allowed to possess a man card without a proven mastery of the skill.
True story. Too bad hardly anyone at all can back up a trailer decently.
Avatard
01-06-2010, 07:52 PM
Well you've got the literal nazi's that pounce on anything and tear into it like a wolf on a fresh kill...then those who view this as "entertainment" not taking anything too seriously (spelling, typo's...etc)
Not too many in -betweeners here
Well, I believe I also tried to offer some constructive commentary. Sorry if I didn't feel like digging out my fucking decoder ring to figure out what he meant to say. I shouldn't have to work that hard.
CasterTroy
01-06-2010, 08:54 PM
Well, I believe I also tried to offer some constructive commentary. Sorry if I didn't feel like digging out my fucking decoder ring to figure out what he meant to say. I shouldn't have to work that hard.
Bastard :lol for as much as I'd love to hate you, you're one of my friggin favorites on here :nee:
101lifts2
01-06-2010, 09:05 PM
I thought this topic was going to be about Karl's landlord
More like Karl's mom.
Dude just hire a few Mexicans to drive the car instead of buying a trailer...cheaper. lol
101lifts2
01-06-2010, 09:10 PM
Bastard :lol for as much as I'd love to hate you, you're one of my friggin favorites on here :nee:
Once you overlook the asshole in him he's cool. lol
Bryan
01-06-2010, 11:17 PM
You get what you pay for on a good trailer. I have owned a 23 foot Imperial for about 8 years now, hidden ramps, plenty of "D" rings, wiring ran through conduit, ect. Very well built trailer.
I've pulled it at 80-85mph (4-5 thousand lbs on the deck) with my dually and you could hardly tell it was back there.
http://www.imperialtrailer.com/
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