[Tigers] need a trailer for my tiger - questions

[Jerry]

Peter,

Some thoughts on trailers -

I had a Wells Cargo brand made - enclosed and has two axles. Some people
might not like the size I decided on, but I like mine very well. I pull it
with a Ford 150 (5.4), and I hardly know it's there.

The size is 16'L x 7'W x 6'H with a V nose, which gives me 19'in total
length. The V nose is well worth it, both in more area inside and in wind
resistance. I've pulled my car in bigger box trailers (24' or 26'), and you
definitely know they are there. I think the trailer weighed more than the
car! Ha.

If it is important to you to have big tool boxes, compressors and the like,
it might be best to get a big box. I take my Tiger to car shows and am able
to carry all the paraphernalia in the trailer or the truck that I need.

If it is a box trailer, you would need to ensure that there is a door on the
driver's side to get in and out of the car.  Also, the trailer door needs to
be low enough so that your car door will clear when opening.  This is also a
consideration on an open trailer.

This is what worked for me.

Jerry Christopherson
9473187


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:tigers-bounces+jcmc2006=suddenlink.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Peter Laurinaitis
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 12:42 PM
To: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] need a trailer for my tiger - questions

I am thinking of getting an enclosed trailer for my tiger, but want the
flexibility to use it for other cars down the road, and perhaps hauling a
track
car around.  Right now I am thinking of getting the Haulmark Thrifty Hauler
car
hauler 8.5' x 16' or 18', dual axles with total weight capacity of 10k lbs
(incl trailer).  Couple questions I have for those that may have some
trailering experience:

(1) would people recommend against an open trailer due to road damage during
transit from rocks flying, etc, also prying eyes security issues, etc?  have
people experience much damage when using an open trailer?

(2) for closed trailers, does anyone have any specific experience with the
quality of Haulmark as a brand?  other brands to consider.  featherlite are
nice and aluminum but very costly by comparison.

(3) what is people's experience with big square box trailers for wind
resistance vs those that have a v-nose or lower profile, does it make a big
difference in pulling resistance, gas mileage, etc?

(4) length - how much length is needed above and beyond the length of the
car
being towed if used for track use or generic use in people's experience?  3'
of
cargo space in front of the car for spare tires?  more?

(5) anyone use their trailer to store their tiger when not in use for extra
protection?

(6) any other advice or factors i should consider from those with
experience?  

thanks!
peter

Peter Laurinaitis
peter.laurinaitis.wg02 at wharton.upenn.edu
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