enclosed car trailer

Kirk Morgan · 10-23-2009, 06:00 AM

Iam going to buy my first enclosed car trailer. Iam looking at a 28 foot 05 Dominator XT and a 05 Haulmark Ellite trailers with the same options. I would like to know the pros, cons , or suggestions on these trailers. Iam going to put my stock eliminator Fairlane in it.

Thanks

Jim Bailey · 10-23-2009, 06:17 AM

Kirk: most important thing; What are you towing with?

Kirk Morgan · 10-23-2009, 06:19 AM

Iam towing with a Ford f250 crew cab with a tow package option.

jim powers · 10-23-2009, 06:43 AM

i have a 2005 26 ft vintage and love it ,no issues whatsoever and they are very competitvely priced,i have owned haulmarks in the past and will not own one again,i would not recommend buying one unless you enjoy watching it fall apart around you!!!

Floyd Staggs · 10-23-2009, 06:58 AM

We've got a Pace 28' shadow gt with daytona package and really like it. Allen over at Flying A took good care of us. Just make sure you order the awning with the trailer. It's a lot easier than putting it on later.

dartman · 10-23-2009, 07:30 AM

I have a Pace 28' shadow gt with Daytona package and it's heavy.If I had it to do again i would go with 24 aluminum.

Chad E532 · 10-23-2009, 07:47 AM

Kirk,
I purchased new a 28' Dominator XT this summer and I would highly recommend this trailer to others. I tow it with a 2500HD Chev with the 6.0L and it pulls very nice. I looked at many different trailers in the same category and the Classic had the best craftsmanship fit / finish in my opinion. Like was mentioned below the awning is the best feature by far. Initially I was not going to put one one since they are a little expensive but I am so glad that I did it.
Thanks,
Chad

Bill Harris · 10-23-2009, 07:54 AM

I second what Jim Powers said. I had an old 28' Pace shadow that was a very solid trailer. I sold it and bought a brand new 26' Haulmark Edge. Has nice cabinets and such, but it's really poorly built. A huge number of fasteners were over-torqued and the heads have broken off, some on my way home from the dealer! The big door has never closed and latched properly and almost fell off from broken fasteners. The little driver side door won't open at all. I wouldn't ever buy a Haulmark again.

BTW, when I go to sell this thing, forget I said anything!!!

7820 · 10-23-2009, 09:07 AM

I purchased a 2005 Dominator XT in September of 2005. Love the trailer and would recommend it to all.

One modification I did and it applies to all enclosed car haulers. I purchased 16 inch wheels and tires. Tire problems are a thing of the past.

Jim Kaekel · 10-23-2009, 10:01 AM

x2 on the Classic Dominator XT. I've had mine for two years and it's been awesome. Exceptionally well built. It was recommended to me by other Classic owners who had equally good luck.

10-23-2009, 06:00 AM	#1
Kirk Morgan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 59 Times in 33 Posts	enclosed car trailer Iam going to buy my first enclosed car trailer. Iam looking at a 28 foot 05 Dominator XT and a 05 Haulmark Ellite trailers with the same options. I would like to know the pros, cons , or suggestions on these trailers. Iam going to put my stock eliminator Fairlane in it. Thanks

10-23-2009, 06:17 AM	#2
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 714 Likes: 17 Liked 627 Times in 120 Posts	Re: enclosed car trailer Kirk: most important thing; What are you towing with?

10-23-2009, 06:19 AM	#3
Kirk Morgan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 59 Times in 33 Posts	Re: enclosed car trailer Iam towing with a Ford f250 crew cab with a tow package option.

10-23-2009, 06:43 AM	#4
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 356 Likes: 183 Liked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: enclosed car trailer i have a 2005 26 ft vintage and love it ,no issues whatsoever and they are very competitvely priced,i have owned haulmarks in the past and will not own one again,i would not recommend buying one unless you enjoy watching it fall apart around you!!!

10-23-2009, 06:58 AM	#5
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,510 Likes: 132 Liked 220 Times in 95 Posts	Re: enclosed car trailer We've got a Pace 28' shadow gt with daytona package and really like it. Allen over at Flying A took good care of us. Just make sure you order the awning with the trailer. It's a lot easier than putting it on later. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

10-23-2009, 07:30 AM	#6
dartman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S. CANADA Posts: 498 Likes: 155 Liked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: enclosed car trailer I have a Pace 28' shadow gt with Daytona package and it's heavy.If I had it to do again i would go with 24 aluminum. __________________ 1231 FS/D Drag Pak 1231 E/SA 71 Demon Kelly MacKay

10-23-2009, 07:47 AM	#7
Chad E532 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lindstrom MN Posts: 156 Likes: 5 Liked 54 Times in 7 Posts	Re: enclosed car trailer Kirk, I purchased new a 28' Dominator XT this summer and I would highly recommend this trailer to others. I tow it with a 2500HD Chev with the 6.0L and it pulls very nice. I looked at many different trailers in the same category and the Classic had the best craftsmanship fit / finish in my opinion. Like was mentioned below the awning is the best feature by far. Initially I was not going to put one one since they are a little expensive but I am so glad that I did it. Thanks, Chad

10-23-2009, 07:54 AM	#8
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 420 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: enclosed car trailer I second what Jim Powers said. I had an old 28' Pace shadow that was a very solid trailer. I sold it and bought a brand new 26' Haulmark Edge. Has nice cabinets and such, but it's really poorly built. A huge number of fasteners were over-torqued and the heads have broken off, some on my way home from the dealer! The big door has never closed and latched properly and almost fell off from broken fasteners. The little driver side door won't open at all. I wouldn't ever buy a Haulmark again. BTW, when I go to sell this thing, forget I said anything!!! __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

10-23-2009, 09:07 AM	#9
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: enclosed car trailer I purchased a 2005 Dominator XT in September of 2005. Love the trailer and would recommend it to all. One modification I did and it applies to all enclosed car haulers. I purchased 16 inch wheels and tires. Tire problems are a thing of the past.

10-23-2009, 10:01 AM	#10
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,223 Likes: 134 Liked 498 Times in 104 Posts	Re: enclosed car trailer x2 on the Classic Dominator XT. I've had mine for two years and it's been awesome. Exceptionally well built. It was recommended to me by other Classic owners who had equally good luck. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK