Minimum trailer size for cobra?
 

OK, I know that bigger is always better, but, with the cobra build under way, I don't have a lot of extra funds to throw at an enclosed trailer. So what I need to know is, what would be the minimum length and width trailer to carry the cobra?

Pulling the trailer will be no problem as I drive a F-250 Power Stroke.

My opinion....
 

My opinion, for what it's worth, Kelly....

A 16' will work....needs to be at least 102" wide, though. An 18' is better, and a 20' is even better still.

A 16' is pretty tight up front to reach tie downs, etc....but it'll 'work'....just not enough room to carry anything else. An 18' is better, because there's more room up front to reach ties downs, ratchet straps, etc...plus there's room for all the 'extras' you never even thought about taking with you. A 20' is even better, because not only do you have room to reach the tie downs, etc, there's also extra room for a tire rack for track wheels/tires, room for a small tool box, some spare parts, and even room in back for a pit bike...scooter, whatever. I happen to own a 20' Pace American Shadow....pictures in my album online...and I think it's the perfect size. Big enough to take the extras, yet small enough to be easily towed on the highway.

Now.....having said all that....a 24' is the absolute Taj Mahal of Cobra Trailers... room to even put a sitting area up front!

But...this time of year, there's a lot of used trailers on the market. I gave $4K for my 20' Pace, but I got an exceptional deal. A new 20' should be available for around $4.5-4.8K, but that's pretty basic. Finishing the interior is easy enough to do yourself and will save you some serious coinage, too.

Hope this helps...

I had aluminum cabinets put in mine and at 22' and 8' wide works great with the car, fuel jugs, racing jack, tools, lubricants, cleaning supplies, ect.
I have a friend who has a 20' trailer without the cabinets and it works fine. I like the 8' wide trailer with the Cobra, some like the 8 1/2' wide. Most people I know use the 24, 22, or 20. There is not alot of difference in price from a 22 to 24. The 22 backs better than the 24 and the 20 is better than both.
The rest depends on you. That's my preference. If you go below 20' be prepared to back the car in the trailer if you have the FE engine. Balance means alot and under 20' it's harder to do.:( :(