2-car open trailer questions.......

ss wannabee · 04-01-2009, 06:21 PM

Are all 2-car open trailers triple axle? What are the average lengths....will they carry 2 older Full-Size race cars?

CFM · 04-01-2009, 06:38 PM

Not neccessarily. I had one built with dual axles. Actually easier on tires when turning. Most standard 2 haulers are 32'. I ordered mine 36 because I was hauling 2 full size Impalas.

Might want to check with www.HGRSTRAILER.com. They have a gooseneck 2 car available, once owned by the famous LEGEND himself.

Or, if you want to have one built to your specs check out:
http://www.equipmenttraderonline.com...-long-93998646

herbjr · 04-01-2009, 08:17 PM

I have a 34 ft 2 car open trailer. It came with 14 inch tires triple axle. I put 15's on it and braced the center of it up and its a totally different trailer. THe only thing I dont like about it is the surge brakes. We hauled 2 full sized cars on it at 3200 lbs each with no problems.

Herb Jr

bobby · 04-02-2009, 08:42 AM

The heavier axles and bigger wheels and tires you put on the trailer will make your road life much easier. And try to get 3 axles if possible. Esp with that much weight.

70NovaPRP · 04-02-2009, 12:03 PM

Contact http://www.appalachiantrailers.com/ . We ordered our trailer as a tag, that fits in our 40 foot shop, this is great because we just back the trailer with cars loaded in after a long day of racing, takes all of 5 minutes and then we are done for the evening. I believe the total length is around 38.5 feet nose to tail. It fits my 70 Nova, not a super long car and not a lot of overhang, and a 78 Camaro, lots of length and overhang. They fit fine and it tows like a dream. Tandem 7000 lb axles 8 bolt 16" wheels and it doesn't wear tires nor do they get hot while towing long distances. We figure total weight to be right around 10,000 lbs. Here is a picture with our old truck hooked up. It was extremely reasonably priced, I believe at the time it was just at $4000 out the door. They are showing a little higher than that now but they have some options ours doesn't have. We did however get the 8' aluminum ramps with ours, they are way lighter and offer a better approach angle than the shorter ramps.

ss wannabee · 04-02-2009, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the feedback.....not ready to make a purchase yet....A lot of things have to be taken care of before we get back to the track! Doesn't look good for 2009.....looking at bringing 1 car to track vs 2....single car trailer and possible ramp truck vs 2 car trailer and Suburban....Might end up with single car operation due to economy....but having an extra "space" is always a plus!

bobby · 04-02-2009, 02:50 PM

We don't have garage that long. We had to get this to haul two cars. Does make it nice about not having to unload after a long day at the track. But makes it a pain when we need to work on them.

http://www.cambirdracing.com/pics_r_us.html

04-01-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	2-car open trailer questions....... Are all 2-car open trailers triple axle? What are the average lengths....will they carry 2 older Full-Size race cars?

04-01-2009, 06:38 PM	#2
CFM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 226 Likes: 16 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 2-car open trailer questions....... Not neccessarily. I had one built with dual axles. Actually easier on tires when turning. Most standard 2 haulers are 32'. I ordered mine 36 because I was hauling 2 full size Impalas. Might want to check with www.HGRSTRAILER.com. They have a gooseneck 2 car available, once owned by the famous LEGEND himself. Or, if you want to have one built to your specs check out: http://www.equipmenttraderonline.com...-long-93998646 Last edited by CFM; 04-01-2009 at 06:43 PM.

04-01-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: 2-car open trailer questions....... I have a 34 ft 2 car open trailer. It came with 14 inch tires triple axle. I put 15's on it and braced the center of it up and its a totally different trailer. THe only thing I dont like about it is the surge brakes. We hauled 2 full sized cars on it at 3200 lbs each with no problems. Herb Jr

04-02-2009, 08:42 AM	#4
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2-car open trailer questions....... The heavier axles and bigger wheels and tires you put on the trailer will make your road life much easier. And try to get 3 axles if possible. Esp with that much weight. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

04-02-2009, 12:03 PM	#5
70NovaPRP Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Alexandria, Pa, USA Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2-car open trailer questions....... Contact http://www.appalachiantrailers.com/ . We ordered our trailer as a tag, that fits in our 40 foot shop, this is great because we just back the trailer with cars loaded in after a long day of racing, takes all of 5 minutes and then we are done for the evening. I believe the total length is around 38.5 feet nose to tail. It fits my 70 Nova, not a super long car and not a lot of overhang, and a 78 Camaro, lots of length and overhang. They fit fine and it tows like a dream. Tandem 7000 lb axles 8 bolt 16" wheels and it doesn't wear tires nor do they get hot while towing long distances. We figure total weight to be right around 10,000 lbs. Here is a picture with our old truck hooked up. It was extremely reasonably priced, I believe at the time it was just at $4000 out the door. They are showing a little higher than that now but they have some options ours doesn't have. We did however get the 8' aluminum ramps with ours, they are way lighter and offer a better approach angle than the shorter ramps. Last edited by 70NovaPRP; 04-02-2009 at 12:09 PM.

04-02-2009, 12:34 PM	#6
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2-car open trailer questions....... Thanks for the feedback.....not ready to make a purchase yet....A lot of things have to be taken care of before we get back to the track! Doesn't look good for 2009.....looking at bringing 1 car to track vs 2....single car trailer and possible ramp truck vs 2 car trailer and Suburban....Might end up with single car operation due to economy....but having an extra "space" is always a plus!

04-02-2009, 02:50 PM	#7
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2-car open trailer questions....... We don't have garage that long. We had to get this to haul two cars. Does make it nice about not having to unload after a long day at the track. But makes it a pain when we need to work on them. http://www.cambirdracing.com/pics_r_us.html __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.