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Enclosed trailer question (thinking of upgrading) - GetBoosted - 09-20-2017
Hi everyone,
Had a blast at the 60th anniversary event (pic attached :-D). I'm thinking of upgrading from an open trailer to an enclosed setup but I have a few questions.
For context, I am towing with a 3/4 ton diesel Silverado and I am currently planning to tow around a Miata and a Porsche 996 Turbo. Currently I don't have a gooseneck however I wouldn't mind installing one if it would make sense to do so. Also, I have a fairly tight driveway so as much as I think it would be cool, I cannot get away with a monster sized trailer.
Onto the questions:
- What size trailer makes sense? To me it seems like a 20' trailer is the minimum however a 24' seems like a popular option that I have seen. I'm thinking the 24' trailer may be too long for my driveway unless I can go with a gooseneck option.
- At the tracks for the DE events, can I leave the trailer for the weekend while competing?
Thanks!
RE: Enclosed trailer question (thinking of upgrading) - cmac - 10-09-2017
I upgraded last year from an open to an enclosed ATC Raven trailer. (I got it new from a dealer in Lansdale.)
I'd recommend reading some of the trailer threads on Rennlist for inspiration. There are quite a few, but this one stands out: https://rennlist.com/forums/trucks-and-trailers/737426-my-trailer-diary.html
You don't see too many gooseneck trailers in the smaller sizes, so if you're looking to haul one car at a time you're probably going to have more options with a standard hitch.
As for the DE events, hopefully you're not out there to compete...! ;-) Typically there's a trailer drop window the night before most events and you will leave your car/trailer at the track until ready to tow home.
RE: Enclosed trailer question (thinking of upgrading) - GetBoosted - 10-09-2017
(10-09-2017, 11:47 AM)cmac Wrote: I upgraded last year from an open to an enclosed ATC Raven trailer. (I got it new from a dealer in Lansdale.)
I'd recommend reading some of the trailer threads on Rennlist for inspiration. There are quite a few, but this one stands out: https://rennlist.com/forums/trucks-and-trailers/737426-my-trailer-diary.html
You don't see too many gooseneck trailers in the smaller sizes, so if you're looking to haul one car at a time you're probably going to have more options with a standard hitch.
As for the DE events, hopefully you're not out there to compete...! ;-) Typically there's a trailer drop window the night before most events and you will leave your car/trailer at the track until ready to tow home.
Thanks for the feedback. I think you mean Cargo Trailer in Lansdale. Those guys are great. I have been meaning to head over there anyway to get some spare straps.
I spoke to them about goosenecks and they said that I'd probably have to order from new to get something like that since most guys go with a very large trailer if they run a gooseneck. I find it odd but they made a good point that it was mostly due to the fact that to run w/ a 20' deck area for a car you need to get a 28' foot trailer. I don't really find this to be an issue however I can see the argument to get the extra 4' of deck area for that size trailer.
As for competing... lol, that's true. However since I drive a Miata, it's a competition just getting that thing up to speed without a tail wind and gravity :-D.
RE: Enclosed trailer question (thinking of upgrading) - cmac - 10-10-2017
Yep, that's who I was referring to... Mike really knows his stuff. Good luck!