Classic Trailers

Ken Haase · 08-26-2008, 03:12 AM

Todd, with all due respect, may I humbly suggest that you consider knocking-off a couple of liquor stores instead of a bank. Banks mean the FBI gets involved, Federal pen instead of state prison, etc. Just too much hassle man!

And besides financial institutions are just in a state of turmoil. You'll probably(or prolly as Pogo and some on here would say) have a bigger score with the liquor stores anyway!LOL

Could somebody please explain to a dumb-*** like me, exactly how do ya' put those little 'faces' wherever ya' want 'em? I'm lucky to find the 'on' switch.

Oh yeah, good luck on the trailer purchase, Todd.

Todd Bailey · 08-26-2008, 10:46 AM

Ken,

You are correct. A college professor I once had told us that federal prison is the way to go versus a state prison. He said you can probably play tennis or whatever while serving your time. Houston seems to have a bunch of liquor stores but here, where I live, there is a bank on every corner. Either way, I think I will leave the robbing to someone else and just spend the kid's college fund.

Rob Petrie E395 · 08-26-2008, 11:29 AM

Before I moved to the midwest I was a mechanic for a local police department. We had a bunch of bank robberies in a short period of time. After the guy got caught the lead detective told me if you only rob one bank and do a good job of it you have a good chance of getting away with it. Appearently its when you get greedy you get caught as they get a little more info on you each time you do it. If anybody wants to try this theory out let me know how it goes I dont think my balls will ever be big enoughf LOL!

Mike Pearson · 08-26-2008, 01:23 PM

Todd,

No matter what brand of trailer you buy just make sure it has at least 6000lb axles and 16 inch wheels and tires. The trailers with 15 inch wheels and tires will give you problems if you do any long distance towing. I had that set up on my trailer and blew lots of tires. There are no good 15 inch tires available for trailers that will hold up.

Mike

Todd Bailey · 08-26-2008, 02:09 PM

Mike,

Glad this is something I didn't have to learn the hard way. You and another racer made this recommendation concerning the axles and tires. Thanks again to all that responded.

7820 · 08-26-2008, 03:07 PM

Classic has a great triple axel trailer, 30 foot long that is priced right. The wheels and tires are 15 inch but the weight is distributed well and tire failures will be kept at a minimum.

Rich Biebel · 08-26-2008, 05:50 PM

I agree about the 16" tires and wheels. ALL ST- trailer tires are Made in China now and I don't care what brand you buy, if they are 15"ers they will likely blowout sometime down the road. I have a Classic that I purchased used. It is a very nice trailer and tows great. Titan load range E tires were on it. I thought they were better than the others and made in the USA.....NOT true. I blew one out in June.......and the tires are Made in China and say so right on the bead. Trailer is not overloaded, tires were properly inflated and it was a cool evening ride home so heat is also not much of an issue. 15" ST trailer tires are notorious for blowing out. 16" Wheels and LT tires are a much better option. If you do buy a Classic....ask about what they are doing to undercoat the frame. Mine is a 2002 and has rusted quite a bit under there......I haul a dragster now in a 26' Terminator.......I have 2 good friends that also own Classics and they have had zero problems and are happy with them. They bought theirs new.......

08-26-2008, 03:12 AM	#1
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Classic Trailers Todd, with all due respect, may I humbly suggest that you consider knocking-off a couple of liquor stores instead of a bank. Banks mean the FBI gets involved, Federal pen instead of state prison, etc. Just too much hassle man! And besides financial institutions are just in a state of turmoil. You'll probably(or prolly as Pogo and some on here would say) have a bigger score with the liquor stores anyway!LOL Could somebody please explain to a dumb-*** like me, exactly how do ya' put those little 'faces' wherever ya' want 'em? I'm lucky to find the 'on' switch. Oh yeah, good luck on the trailer purchase, Todd.

08-26-2008, 10:46 AM	#2
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 312 Likes: 30 Liked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Classic Trailers Ken, You are correct. A college professor I once had told us that federal prison is the way to go versus a state prison. He said you can probably play tennis or whatever while serving your time. Houston seems to have a bunch of liquor stores but here, where I live, there is a bank on every corner. Either way, I think I will leave the robbing to someone else and just spend the kid's college fund.

08-26-2008, 11:29 AM	#3
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Classic Trailers Before I moved to the midwest I was a mechanic for a local police department. We had a bunch of bank robberies in a short period of time. After the guy got caught the lead detective told me if you only rob one bank and do a good job of it you have a good chance of getting away with it. Appearently its when you get greedy you get caught as they get a little more info on you each time you do it. If anybody wants to try this theory out let me know how it goes I dont think my balls will ever be big enoughf LOL! Last edited by Rob Petrie E395; 08-26-2008 at 11:31 AM. Reason: spelling

08-26-2008, 01:23 PM	#4
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,451 Likes: 615 Liked 1,932 Times in 580 Posts	Re: Classic Trailers Todd, No matter what brand of trailer you buy just make sure it has at least 6000lb axles and 16 inch wheels and tires. The trailers with 15 inch wheels and tires will give you problems if you do any long distance towing. I had that set up on my trailer and blew lots of tires. There are no good 15 inch tires available for trailers that will hold up. Mike __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS Last edited by Mike Pearson; 08-26-2008 at 01:26 PM.

08-26-2008, 02:09 PM	#5
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 312 Likes: 30 Liked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Classic Trailers Mike, Glad this is something I didn't have to learn the hard way. You and another racer made this recommendation concerning the axles and tires. Thanks again to all that responded.

08-26-2008, 03:07 PM	#6
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Classic Trailers Classic has a great triple axel trailer, 30 foot long that is priced right. The wheels and tires are 15 inch but the weight is distributed well and tire failures will be kept at a minimum.

08-26-2008, 05:50 PM	#7
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Classic Trailers I agree about the 16" tires and wheels. ALL ST- trailer tires are Made in China now and I don't care what brand you buy, if they are 15"ers they will likely blowout sometime down the road. I have a Classic that I purchased used. It is a very nice trailer and tows great. Titan load range E tires were on it. I thought they were better than the others and made in the USA.....NOT true. I blew one out in June.......and the tires are Made in China and say so right on the bead. Trailer is not overloaded, tires were properly inflated and it was a cool evening ride home so heat is also not much of an issue. 15" ST trailer tires are notorious for blowing out. 16" Wheels and LT tires are a much better option. If you do buy a Classic....ask about what they are doing to undercoat the frame. Mine is a 2002 and has rusted quite a bit under there......I haul a dragster now in a 26' Terminator.......I have 2 good friends that also own Classics and they have had zero problems and are happy with them. They bought theirs new....... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R