Another Trailer Question?

[PurpleVenom]

Gary, I bought a 20' v-nose trailer. I really like the v-nose in that it gives you an 'extra' 3' in the front. I use the v-part for my tool boxes, slicks and other equipment. Now, on the axles, I'm not sure that is as important as having drop axles and a dovetail. Mine has the 5200# axles, but sits higher. This makes the deck higher causing the rear gate to have more of a slope to it. This may not be a problem on some cars, but was on my Factory Five as well as STL Mark's Superformance. I ended up buying some race ramps to compensate and raise the gate to clear the hinge area of the gate. If you have drop axles and a dovetail, this makes the clearance issue a moot point.

Having said that, I've now 'converted' my Roadster hauler in to a camping trailer (minus the bathroom) by adding a rooftop AC unit w/heater, insulating the walls/ceiling and adding electric hookup so I can park at RV campgrounds. In the end, this trailer ends up weighing a hefty 3500#'s (estimated) and with the car in it, about 6700. So, I felt the heavier axles were needed.

Ditto on the torsion axles, makes the ride much better in the trailer. Often, I've left things unstrapped without anything moving in the trailer.

Will have mine at San Marcos - look me up, Gold F250 and Purple Roadster

HTH,
Tim

[rbickle]

I bought a 24' trailer a few months ago to haul the cobra. I got the 5200 lb axles because I may end up using it to haul something heavier someday and if I ever sell it, it will be worth more with the heavier axles.

I was tempted to get the V-nose, but for the extra money, I figured I could build an air splitter on the nose. I bought the trailer with just the plain plywood interior and then painted the interior white and laid some nice rubber down on the floor. I put E-Track along the walls to strap down just about anything. Turned out pretty nice. It will be down in San Marcos.

I paid about $6500 for the trailer new.

Rick

[gsharapa]

Rick,

Who was the manufacturer of you new trailer?

[rbickle]

Originally Posted by gsharapa

Rick,

Who was the manufacturer of you new trailer?

It's a cargo craft "dragster" model.
Bought it from R&J trailers here:

R & J Trailers, Inc. - Cargo Craft© Trailers

Rick

[Silversmith]

I have a 2009 20' Haulmark w/5200 lbs. torsion/tandom's & 8 ply 15's. A 10k lbs. 12V wench, w/ 100' cable. Mounted @ interior front. All the bells & whistle's. I Haul it with a 95 F250 TD 7.3L It hauls like a dream & 19 mpg to boot Plenty big enough for my bike, cobra & required equipment for the trip @ hand. It listed for over 12K new. I bought last yr for 4k