Looks like I'm going to be downsizing my enclosed race trailer from a 28' to an 18' or maybe 16'. Any of you running a 16 or 18 and hauling a car still? I know the truck will obviously handle it no problem, I'm just not sure if a 16' is still practical.... I'm thiunking it'll be a little too short or pull poor when loaded down. Anyone got any real life experience with this at all? I don't haul often anymore or race which is why I'm downsizing, but I'd still like the ability to somewhat if the need comes up here or there.
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Re: Downsizing from a 28' tag looking for some input.
We haul an 18', but only karts, not cars. We're looking for a 24-28' though, so if you get rid of your other one, I'd be interested in it. My F250 6.0 pulls that 18' like a bat-out-of-hell. You don't even notice it.
Re: Downsizing from a 28' tag looking for some input.
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Hey Guys....
Looks like I'm going to be downsizing my enclosed race trailer from a 28' to an 18' or maybe 16'. Any of you running a 16 or 18 and hauling a car still? I know the truck will obviously handle it no problem, I'm just not sure if a 16' is still practical.... I'm thiunking it'll be a little too short or pull poor when loaded down. Anyone got any real life experience with this at all? I don't haul often anymore or race which is why I'm downsizing, but I'd still like the ability to somewhat if the need comes up here or there.
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Your car must be fairly small. I know my race car (86 Buick Regal) is 18' bumper to bumper so it wouldn't fit in an 18' trailer.
A 16' might be good for cycles, etc. but not sure what kind of car would fit it.
I sure like my 24'. Nice size for the car and a few extra things to take along, and it's handy for carrying other stuff (moving).
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Re: Downsizing from a 28' tag looking for some input.
I would think a 16' is entirely too small, and an 18' would be questionable. The biggest issue I can think of is overhead height. You will have to pay to have that trailer custom build and that price diff might be a deal killer.
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Re: Downsizing from a 28' tag looking for some input.
Yeah, I thought 18 might be tight too. Not hauling a race car, just want to have it around in case I buy something out of state or something. Trips to bike week, etc. Thanks for the input guys, all good information. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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