[Shop-talk] Enclosed car trailer

David Hillman hillman at planet-torque.com
Tue Sep 8 21:59:57 MDT 2015


On Tue, 8 Sep 2015, Brad Kahler wrote:
> I can see where 3-track would be a problem considering what you're
> transporting.  Seems like the responses I've been getting favor D-rings
> over e-track for vehicle tie down.  Maybe I should learn something here :)

    Really the only reason for floor e-track is to haul a variety of 
things.  If this is only going to be a mobile TR6 garage, I see no 
point at all.  Put d-rings where you need them, and be done with it.

> I've never owned or used a trailer with the torsion springs which is why
> I'm interested in the difference.  I think it's something like a $300
> adder.  Your comments about trailer width pretty much indicate I should go
> with the 8'-6" trailer width.  Makes sense.

    I've had both axles.  The difference isn't night and day or anything, 
but torsion is preferred.  Some of the torsion advantages -- like say 
being quieter -- you may or may not care about.  On the other hand, if you 
only plan to keep a trailer a short time, maybe you don't care that leaves 
rust out and need replacing.  Generally it's +$300 for torsions, or thereabouts.

    Regarding width, about the only reasons to go skinny are storage room, 
and reduced frontal area ( ie mileage )... but if you are towing with a 
motorhome, neither of those probably matter to you.

--
  David Hillman


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