Anyone Trailering your car?

SPORTBIKES · 07-13-2017, 05:40 AM

I'm interested in trailering my SS to events. Anyone here have experience trailering your Camaro?

Wondering if an 18' enclosed would work?

Anything specific to look for?

rotis · 07-13-2017, 10:17 AM

I've towed my SS with a 20' enclosed, and with my 30' custom hauler.

I think an 18' would be very tight. Take good measurements, make sure you have enough room between the front of the car and the wall of the trailer to get under there and strap it down.

Also, it's a heavy car. An enclosed trailer with 7k gross (dual 3500 lbs axles) would be borderline, unless the trailer is aluminum.

LSmith353 · 07-13-2017, 10:31 AM

I have been hauling mine on an 18ft. open trailer. Based on that, personally, I would not go with anything less than a 20 ft. X 8 ft. wide enclosed. If you want to haul an extra set of wheels and tires, 24 ft would be best.

SPORTBIKES · 07-13-2017, 01:18 PM

I'm a bit torn, as I found a great trailer, but it is an 18'.

Pros:
- all aluminum
- Clamshell design - both ends open
- Big side door for easy access of driver's door

Cons:
- 18' as mention 20+ would be ideal
- not sure it will balance well with such a tight fit

I think is IDEAL for a Porsche.

Extreme Dimensions · 07-13-2017, 01:40 PM

must be nice baller lol

SPORTBIKES · 07-13-2017, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extreme Dimensions

must be nice baller lol

Gonna be a bitch if I get it and the car barely fits... will need to find a Porsche owner.

Extreme Dimensions · 07-13-2017, 01:54 PM

haha thats true what are you going to tow it with?

SPORTBIKES · 07-13-2017, 02:31 PM

I have a Chevy Express 2500 van that I built out when I was into bikes.
I figure I can keep the extras in there.

LSmith353 · 07-13-2017, 04:58 PM

Well, having see the trailer, not at all what I was expecting, I think you will be fine. I'll find some pics of mine on the open 18. Since it opens both ends, you should have no problems.

SPORTBIKES · 07-13-2017, 05:40 PM

Thanks - i would be interested in the images.

LSmith353 · 07-13-2017, 07:55 PM

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As you can see, I back the car on the trailer. It keeps the weight over the axles. Because of the rear stop rail at the front, it is difficult to under the back of the car and get it strapped down. The very back edge is directly over the rail. The front edge of the front bumper is right at the beginning of the dovetail (16 ft). I have no issue at the front because nothing is in the way. The drivers door opens just enough over the top of the fender for me to get out.

I was imagining a standard enclosed with roughly 1 ft to spare in the front and 1 ft in the rear. I could not imagine you being able to tie it down. With both ends open with the clamshell, you should not have a problem.

SPORTBIKES · 07-13-2017, 08:06 PM

Thanks.

Yes, the tightness on the 18' keeps me on the fence with this purchase... and I need to do it or walk away.

That was my concern about weight distribution, and your backing it on seems to be the best solution for this tight space.

yotaman96 · 07-13-2017, 08:44 PM

That enclosed trailer looks awesome.

NCSD · 07-14-2017, 12:50 AM

I've been thinking about getting a larger enclosed trailer, My friend just bought an all aluminum 20 footer which is pretty nice from Big tex in Beumont. They start around 10k for light weight aluminum ones.

Both of these dealers are in So Cal. In the middle of nowhere but worth the drive. I have a look trailer for our motorcycles and its been trouble free for 3 years. Good trailer for the money, my friend uses one for his spec miata.

http://www.bigtextrailerworld.com/be...=59685a4e05aae

Yucaipa trailers has pretty good deals on Look trailers. Not all aluminum they're heavier but are lower price.

http://www.yucaipatrailers.com/online-inventory/

07-13-2017, 05:40 AM	#1
SPORTBIKES Drives: 1967 Firemaro / 2017 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 110	Anyone Trailering your car? I'm interested in trailering my SS to events. Anyone here have experience trailering your Camaro? Wondering if an 18' enclosed would work? Anything specific to look for? __________________ Mike Dee SoCal USA 2017 Camaro 2SS 2015 Corvette Z06/Z07 1975 Supercharged Corvette 1967 Firemaro Show Car - For Sale

07-13-2017, 10:31 AM	#3
LSmith353 Drives: 2015 Ultimate Track SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stonewall, LA Posts: 154	I have been hauling mine on an 18ft. open trailer. Based on that, personally, I would not go with anything less than a 20 ft. X 8 ft. wide enclosed. If you want to haul an extra set of wheels and tires, 24 ft would be best. __________________ 2015 2SS Ultimate Track Camaro https://www.racingjunk.com/news/2014...ack-camaro-ss/ 2016 2SS M6, MRC, NPP, Nav, Sunroof -- SOLD 2010 2SS/RS M6 -- SOLD

07-13-2017, 01:18 PM	#4
SPORTBIKES Drives: 1967 Firemaro / 2017 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 110	I'm a bit torn, as I found a great trailer, but it is an 18'. Pros: - all aluminum - Clamshell design - both ends open - Big side door for easy access of driver's door Cons: - 18' as mention 20+ would be ideal - not sure it will balance well with such a tight fit I think is IDEAL for a Porsche. Attached Images __________________ Mike Dee SoCal USA 2017 Camaro 2SS 2015 Corvette Z06/Z07 1975 Supercharged Corvette 1967 Firemaro Show Car - For Sale

07-13-2017, 01:40 PM	#5
Extreme Dimensions Drives: 2016 1ss Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 943	must be nice baller lol __________________ Andrew Bettridge Account Manager Extreme Dimensions 1-714-278-8000 EXT 17 andrew.bettridge@extremedimensions.com

07-13-2017, 01:54 PM	#7
Extreme Dimensions Drives: 2016 1ss Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 943	haha thats true what are you going to tow it with? __________________ Andrew Bettridge Account Manager Extreme Dimensions 1-714-278-8000 EXT 17 andrew.bettridge@extremedimensions.com

07-13-2017, 10:17 AM	#2
rotis Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 438	I've towed my SS with a 20' enclosed, and with my 30' custom hauler. I think an 18' would be very tight. Take good measurements, make sure you have enough room between the front of the car and the wall of the trailer to get under there and strap it down. Also, it's a heavy car. An enclosed trailer with 7k gross (dual 3500 lbs axles) would be borderline, unless the trailer is aluminum.

07-13-2017, 02:31 PM	#8
SPORTBIKES Drives: 1967 Firemaro / 2017 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 110	I have a Chevy Express 2500 van that I built out when I was into bikes. I figure I can keep the extras in there. __________________ Mike Dee SoCal USA 2017 Camaro 2SS 2015 Corvette Z06/Z07 1975 Supercharged Corvette 1967 Firemaro Show Car - For Sale

07-13-2017, 04:58 PM	#9
LSmith353 Drives: 2015 Ultimate Track SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stonewall, LA Posts: 154	Well, having see the trailer, not at all what I was expecting, I think you will be fine. I'll find some pics of mine on the open 18. Since it opens both ends, you should have no problems. __________________ 2015 2SS Ultimate Track Camaro https://www.racingjunk.com/news/2014...ack-camaro-ss/ 2016 2SS M6, MRC, NPP, Nav, Sunroof -- SOLD 2010 2SS/RS M6 -- SOLD

07-13-2017, 05:40 PM	#10
SPORTBIKES Drives: 1967 Firemaro / 2017 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 110	Thanks - i would be interested in the images. __________________ Mike Dee SoCal USA 2017 Camaro 2SS 2015 Corvette Z06/Z07 1975 Supercharged Corvette 1967 Firemaro Show Car - For Sale

07-13-2017, 07:55 PM	#11
LSmith353 Drives: 2015 Ultimate Track SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stonewall, LA Posts: 154	[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] As you can see, I back the car on the trailer. It keeps the weight over the axles. Because of the rear stop rail at the front, it is difficult to under the back of the car and get it strapped down. The very back edge is directly over the rail. The front edge of the front bumper is right at the beginning of the dovetail (16 ft). I have no issue at the front because nothing is in the way. The drivers door opens just enough over the top of the fender for me to get out. I was imagining a standard enclosed with roughly 1 ft to spare in the front and 1 ft in the rear. I could not imagine you being able to tie it down. With both ends open with the clamshell, you should not have a problem. __________________ 2015 2SS Ultimate Track Camaro https://www.racingjunk.com/news/2014...ack-camaro-ss/ 2016 2SS M6, MRC, NPP, Nav, Sunroof -- SOLD 2010 2SS/RS M6 -- SOLD

07-13-2017, 08:06 PM	#12
SPORTBIKES Drives: 1967 Firemaro / 2017 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 110	Thanks. Yes, the tightness on the 18' keeps me on the fence with this purchase... and I need to do it or walk away. That was my concern about weight distribution, and your backing it on seems to be the best solution for this tight space. __________________ Mike Dee SoCal USA 2017 Camaro 2SS 2015 Corvette Z06/Z07 1975 Supercharged Corvette 1967 Firemaro Show Car - For Sale

07-13-2017, 08:44 PM	#13
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	That enclosed trailer looks awesome. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

07-14-2017, 12:50 AM	#14
NCSD Drives: Nightfall, 2SS, A8, MRC, NPP,RE-71R Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: United States Posts: 250	I've been thinking about getting a larger enclosed trailer, My friend just bought an all aluminum 20 footer which is pretty nice from Big tex in Beumont. They start around 10k for light weight aluminum ones. Both of these dealers are in So Cal. In the middle of nowhere but worth the drive. I have a look trailer for our motorcycles and its been trouble free for 3 years. Good trailer for the money, my friend uses one for his spec miata. http://www.bigtextrailerworld.com/be...=59685a4e05aae Yucaipa trailers has pretty good deals on Look trailers. Not all aluminum they're heavier but are lower price. http://www.yucaipatrailers.com/online-inventory/

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