[Tigers] need a trailer for my tiger - questions

[MWood24020 at aol.com]

I would agree, an open trailer is much less hassle, in general. This is  
particularly true if you are looking at a "minimum" sized enclosed trailer, for  
the reasons cited. The problem with the smaller enclosed trailers is you  just 
don't have the room to really take advantage of what an enclosed  trailer can b
ring to the party, like a workbench w/ tools, compressor,  place to sit etc. 
You do still have the ability to get the car out of the  elements, both while 
towing and while in storage, but at a weight, cost and mpg  penalty...in most 
cases, I just don't see the pay off.
 
If your car is not a concours participant, and you really want a trailer  
just to get a car to events and back, I would not hesitate to go with an  open 
trailer. Behind my motor home or Suburban, I've never had any road  damage on 
any of my race or autocross cars, it's a quick process to load/unload,  they are 
very stable (tandem axle and proper tongue weight) and they're  inexpensive 
(particularly since I'm lucky enough to be able to borrow one,  currently!). 
The one thing I haven't worried about is the car on the trailer,  since I've 
never towed the Tiger or other collector car of value...if someone  messes with 
the car I race currently, it's just a matter of going to the  insurance company 
or dealer to make right. 
 
Haulmark is a big manufacturer and I've never heard any real gripes or  kudos 
thrown their way. Pace American is another mainstream manufacturer who  seems 
to have a good reputation for enclosed. The Featherlites are really nice  and 
their open trailers are great. The other manufacturer who makes a really  
slick open trailer is Sloane, with their "Kwik Load" roll back design. I've used  
one many times and love the convenience, particularly with a lowered car.
 
Of course, in a perfect world, a 24' to 28' enclosed would be nice  ;-)
 
If you're not sure, I'd suggest just buying a used trailer locally  (you can 
find them all the time in the SCCA publications, craigslist etc.) and  trying 
it out. Good to excellent open trailers can be had in the $1200-2000  range 
and an enclosed trailer at the size you are looking at no more than  $6000.
 
 



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