open race car hauling trailer builders?

Dragsinger · 08-21-2010, 12:55 PM

Racers,

I am in the market for an open car hauler trailer. The lower the better with long ramps. Maybe a removable left fender so the door will open. Also enough tongue length for a small tool/storage box. A 16 foot bed length is what I have in mind with maybe a 4 foot tongue length.

Let me hear about companies who build such a trailer.

Thanks

BlueOval Ralph · 08-21-2010, 01:02 PM

T&E will build open also Featherlite has some have had 2 of theirs well built

Myron Piatek · 08-21-2010, 02:47 PM

If you are planning on a custom open trailer, you may want to consider the following:

* At least 3,500lb axles. 5,000lb wouldn't be a bad idea.
* Open middle deck so you can work on the car from under the trailer. But that may compromise how low you can go.
* I had one built to accept a 2'x2'x6' construction site tool box. May need some trimming to the "feet". But most fuel jugs fit, they have a very durable epoxy coating, weather proof and are very secure. Lots of storage. Maybe a 4' would be enough, but a 6' helps protect the car from rocks kicked up by the tow truck.
* Slight down angle at the rear to help loading and reduce ramp length.
* Get a heavier duty version than you think you need. Better in the long run.

Philip Saran · 08-21-2010, 04:54 PM

I have a 18 ft open (full steel deck) with 4 ft dove tail mfg
by Quality Trailer Inc in Ohio. It has 3500 lb twin axels and
7000 gross. and electric brakes on all 4 wheels.

Besides using it for hauling cars I also use mine to haul
freight so the full deck comes in handy.

In 2007 it cost the original owner about $4K to purchase,
I bought it in the beginning of 2008 at a great savings.

BlueOval Ralph · 08-21-2010, 05:26 PM

If buying a trailer get the 5000lb axles it get's you 12x2 brakes and larger wheel bearings on the 3500 lb you only get 10x2 brales and the outer wheel bearings are the same as a Ford Maverick or Pinto.

08-23-2010, 07:40 AM

Appalachian trailers makes a nice, very inexpensive trailer. The paint is poorly done. But you could probably request a higher quality job. 330-222-2468.

Chris

231-740-5862

ss wannabee · 08-30-2010, 09:38 AM

A bit further away from you but Eliminator Trailers by the Unger & Wilhelm Co. in Syracuse, NY has been building decent open race car trailers for years. They were very popular with Northeast-area races and with many racer-friendly options. I'd give them a try!

Tom Simon · 08-30-2010, 07:06 PM

Take a look at the Texas Rollback trailers. Not the cheapest open trailer, but I saw one demonstrated at a Good Guys show about 8 years ago... No ramps to mess with, no hydraulic ram, the tow vehicle does all the work. I've not seen an open trailer design that I like better.

http://www.rollbacktrailers.com/how_it_works.htm

ss3011 · 08-30-2010, 07:34 PM

I like my Classic Trailer, diamond plate full deck, two 5200 lb axles, both fenders are removable, last three feet is a beaver tail, and has hidden ramps. Classic Trailer is in Sturgis , Michigan .

Greg Barsamian · 08-30-2010, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss wannabee

A bit further away from you but Eliminator Trailers by the Unger & Wilhelm Co. in Syracuse, NY has been building decent open race car trailers for years. They were very popular with Northeast-area races and with many racer-friendly options. I'd give them a try!

U&W trailers has been closed for a few years now.
I still have an 04 18ft. Eliminator that's never had a car on it! 300 miles from Syracuse to pick it up!
It's NOT "On sale" It's "For Sale"

08-21-2010, 12:55 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	open race car hauling trailer builders? Racers, I am in the market for an open car hauler trailer. The lower the better with long ramps. Maybe a removable left fender so the door will open. Also enough tongue length for a small tool/storage box. A 16 foot bed length is what I have in mind with maybe a 4 foot tongue length. Let me hear about companies who build such a trailer. Thanks

08-21-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: open race car hauling trailer builders? T&E will build open also Featherlite has some have had 2 of theirs well built

08-21-2010, 02:47 PM	#3
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: open race car hauling trailer builders? If you are planning on a custom open trailer, you may want to consider the following: * At least 3,500lb axles. 5,000lb wouldn't be a bad idea. * Open middle deck so you can work on the car from under the trailer. But that may compromise how low you can go. * I had one built to accept a 2'x2'x6' construction site tool box. May need some trimming to the "feet". But most fuel jugs fit, they have a very durable epoxy coating, weather proof and are very secure. Lots of storage. Maybe a 4' would be enough, but a 6' helps protect the car from rocks kicked up by the tow truck. * Slight down angle at the rear to help loading and reduce ramp length. * Get a heavier duty version than you think you need. Better in the long run.

08-21-2010, 04:54 PM	#4
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 163 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: open race car hauling trailer builders? I have a 18 ft open (full steel deck) with 4 ft dove tail mfg by Quality Trailer Inc in Ohio. It has 3500 lb twin axels and 7000 gross. and electric brakes on all 4 wheels. Besides using it for hauling cars I also use mine to haul freight so the full deck comes in handy. In 2007 it cost the original owner about $4K to purchase, I bought it in the beginning of 2008 at a great savings. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

08-21-2010, 05:26 PM	#5
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: open race car hauling trailer builders? If buying a trailer get the 5000lb axles it get's you 12x2 brakes and larger wheel bearings on the 3500 lb you only get 10x2 brales and the outer wheel bearings are the same as a Ford Maverick or Pinto.

08-23-2010, 07:40 AM	#6
Chris Hardy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: open race car hauling trailer builders? Appalachian trailers makes a nice, very inexpensive trailer. The paint is poorly done. But you could probably request a higher quality job. 330-222-2468. Chris 231-740-5862

08-30-2010, 09:38 AM	#7
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: open race car hauling trailer builders? A bit further away from you but Eliminator Trailers by the Unger & Wilhelm Co. in Syracuse, NY has been building decent open race car trailers for years. They were very popular with Northeast-area races and with many racer-friendly options. I'd give them a try!

08-30-2010, 07:06 PM	#8
Tom Simon Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: open race car hauling trailer builders? Take a look at the Texas Rollback trailers. Not the cheapest open trailer, but I saw one demonstrated at a Good Guys show about 8 years ago... No ramps to mess with, no hydraulic ram, the tow vehicle does all the work. I've not seen an open trailer design that I like better. http://www.rollbacktrailers.com/how_it_works.htm

08-30-2010, 07:34 PM	#9
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 908 Likes: 70 Liked 238 Times in 113 Posts	Re: open race car hauling trailer builders? I like my Classic Trailer, diamond plate full deck, two 5200 lb axles, both fenders are removable, last three feet is a beaver tail, and has hidden ramps. Classic Trailer is in Sturgis , Michigan .