Enclosed Trailer for a ZL1 1LE - Page 2

Fast Dalmation · 01-30-2019, 12:40 AM

Hey David,

I also had many of the same requirements that you are looking for in an enclosed trailer. I wanted it to be as light as possible so it easily be pulled with my pickup. I also wanted the ease of being able to drive in and out without the use of ramps, and when I did load the car wanted to be able to just open my door and get out.

Noticed that more requirements that were checked, the trailer price went up dramatically.

Rodan · 01-30-2019, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast Dalmation

Noticed that more requirements that were checked, the trailer price went up dramatically.

Ain't that the truth...

Gunkk · 01-30-2019, 05:44 AM

That's a really nice rig, Denali and all

DWR · 01-30-2019, 07:03 AM

Forgive me for my ignorance.... but for the people who winch their car into the trailer; how do you ensure that the car doesn't steer left or right slightly while winching it in?

Rodan · 01-30-2019, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DWR

Forgive me for my ignorance.... but for the people who winch their car into the trailer; how do you ensure that the car doesn't steer left or right slightly while winching it in?

My winch has a remote, so I just walk up next to the car with the window open and reach in and steer if needed.

laynlo15 · 01-30-2019, 08:04 AM

Fast that is a nice setup.

RUQWIKR · 01-30-2019, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodan

My winch has a remote, so I just walk up next to the car with the window open and reach in and steer if needed.

I had a 30' corded remote but changed it to wireless a while back. Way better...you can be in the car (since I can open my driver's door in the trailer) or out of it and not worry about where the cord is.

It was a few minute plug-n-play install...

https://www.amazon.com/Superwinch-06.../dp/B00C0SNKCK

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 01-30-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010REDSS

I had the trailer built with extra low wheel wells to help me clear the threshold with the driver's door. As a result, the floor of the trailer is a bit taller than stock, so the Race Ramps are necessary. I'm guessing that you might need them on even a standard height trailer....maybe others can chime in??

Yes race ramps are needed if your trailing any low car like Z/28, ZL11LE and so on, your trailer is 12-15" off the ground, and your door is 6' or so, that's to high
of a pitch for cars that have 2-3" of ground clearance.

RUQWIKR · 01-30-2019, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast Dalmation

Hey David,

I also had many of the same requirements that you are looking for in an enclosed trailer. I wanted it to be as light as possible so it easily be pulled with my pickup. I also wanted the ease of being able to drive in and out without the use of ramps, and when I did load the car wanted to be able to just open my door and get out.

Noticed that more requirements that were checked, the trailer price went up dramatically.

Love the new trailer designs that allow the inner fender to come out by itself or attached to escape door so you can get out. That was not in play back 13 years ago when I got my current trailer, but, with the drop axles, I am still able to get out, but, as mentioned, the load floor height is raised. The extended ramps on the load / ramp door make it fine to load. I've had a buddy's C7Z07 in without trashing the splitter, but, we had the trailer pointed down to help. At that track (MSR-Cresson, they want the trailers in the grass to save space, which, in most cases, points the trailer end up...

gotswap · 01-30-2019, 09:20 AM

Check out Smittybuilt as well. I have one of their wireless winches on my jeep and they serve the purpose just fine

oneredry · 01-30-2019, 09:42 AM

heres mine when I went to Camaro fest last year from say Dayton Ohio. pulled it with a 2012 Yukon XL Denali with the 6.2. nothing else. was also a 24' seemed kinda much for the Yukon, but did do the job, I would have got something a little smaller so that my truck could take it better. (it even has the tow package.) I agree on the spotter, and Ihad to crawl through the truck to get out. I rented the trailer as I don't own one. but would be nice!

FlowForm_Wheels · 01-30-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast Dalmation

Hey David,

I also had many of the same requirements that you are looking for in an enclosed trailer. I wanted it to be as light as possible so it easily be pulled with my pickup. I also wanted the ease of being able to drive in and out without the use of ramps, and when I did load the car wanted to be able to just open my door and get out.

Noticed that more requirements that were checked, the trailer price went up dramatically.

Pair of beauties. Love the trailer and the car.

Rodan · 01-30-2019, 11:09 AM

For anyone looking for a winch, the HF ATV 2500lb winch works great and comes with a wireless remote. It can be had on sale pretty regularly for ~$50...

https://www.harborfreight.com/2500-l...rol-61297.html

01-30-2019, 12:40 AM	#15
Fast Dalmation Drives: 2018 Summit White ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	24ft JimGlo Elite Hey David, I also had many of the same requirements that you are looking for in an enclosed trailer. I wanted it to be as light as possible so it easily be pulled with my pickup. I also wanted the ease of being able to drive in and out without the use of ramps, and when I did load the car wanted to be able to just open my door and get out. Noticed that more requirements that were checked, the trailer price went up dramatically.

01-30-2019, 09:42 AM	#25
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	heres mine when I went to Camaro fest last year from say Dayton Ohio. pulled it with a 2012 Yukon XL Denali with the 6.2. nothing else. was also a 24' seemed kinda much for the Yukon, but did do the job, I would have got something a little smaller so that my truck could take it better. (it even has the tow package.) I agree on the spotter, and Ihad to crawl through the truck to get out. I rented the trailer as I don't own one. but would be nice! __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

01-30-2019, 05:44 AM	#17
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 5,183 View My Garage	That's a really nice rig, Denali and all

01-30-2019, 08:04 AM	#20
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	Fast that is a nice setup.

01-30-2019, 09:20 AM	#24
gotswap Drives: 2019 ZL1 Crush Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 564	Check out Smittybuilt as well. I have one of their wireless winches on my jeep and they serve the purpose just fine

01-30-2019, 11:09 AM	#27
Rodan Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 589	For anyone looking for a winch, the HF ATV 2500lb winch works great and comes with a wireless remote. It can be had on sale pretty regularly for ~$50... https://www.harborfreight.com/2500-l...rol-61297.html

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