"Budget" 2-car hauling?

ss wannabee · 06-19-2009, 11:31 AM

Need your thoughts. Not talking Stacker or Living Quarters here. What's the most practicle way to get 2 cars to the track safely with an eye on economy if possible? Talking about medium-weight cars here..1 about 3200, the other 3500lbs. I was thinking 1-ton ramp truck with an open car trailer vs. a Suburban towing a 2 car open trailer. Also thinking about the maintenance on the support vehicles, truck/trailer tire life, etc. Not a big diesel fan...would think a big-block gas engine would be the choice in the tow vehicle? Anybody have good luck hauling 2 cars with a smaller 350 ci. or so type engine? I would guess if going 2-car open trailer it should be tri-axle, and Suburban should be 3/4-ton, right? The ramp truck way I think is a bit more versatle especially if need to bring only 1-car on certain days, and probably easier for storage of tools, etc. Don't need room for golf-cart, bike, etc. How about expected fuel economy using either method? Terrain is a mix of hills and flats...not real flat like midwest or south! What are your experiences? Thanks!

06-19-2009, 11:31 AM	#1
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	"Budget" 2-car hauling? Need your thoughts. Not talking Stacker or Living Quarters here. What's the most practicle way to get 2 cars to the track safely with an eye on economy if possible? Talking about medium-weight cars here..1 about 3200, the other 3500lbs. I was thinking 1-ton ramp truck with an open car trailer vs. a Suburban towing a 2 car open trailer. Also thinking about the maintenance on the support vehicles, truck/trailer tire life, etc. Not a big diesel fan...would think a big-block gas engine would be the choice in the tow vehicle? Anybody have good luck hauling 2 cars with a smaller 350 ci. or so type engine? I would guess if going 2-car open trailer it should be tri-axle, and Suburban should be 3/4-ton, right? The ramp truck way I think is a bit more versatle especially if need to bring only 1-car on certain days, and probably easier for storage of tools, etc. Don't need room for golf-cart, bike, etc. How about expected fuel economy using either method? Terrain is a mix of hills and flats...not real flat like midwest or south! What are your experiences? Thanks!