Car Trailer for ZL1 1LE

travislambert · 11-06-2017, 07:15 PM

I'm shopping for a car trailer to haul a ZL1 1LE back and forth to the track, and I'm looking for advice/recommendations.

I'd like to find something with 5K tandem axles that is reasonably lightweight. I'm considering lengths between 18 and 24 feet. My primary concern is being able to load the car easily without dragging the front fascia.

I've been looking at ATC's open trailer
http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/open-car-trailer

as well as the ATC Raven enclosed trailer with an escape door.
http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/raven...um-car-trailer

I plan to pull it with my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 6.2 and the max trailering package. It's rated for 11,800 pounds, but at the end of the day it's still a half-ton truck.

dlct3 · 11-06-2017, 07:37 PM

An enclosed is great, but it will certainly not be very easy on the truck with the wind catch and all. Where we live I'd recommend more towards the open trailer for the hills, etc. I have an open trailer now with a front nose and use almost 9ft ramps on a dove tail trailer to avoid loading/unloading damage. If I were to pick up another open trailer it would be the SUNDOWNER -ULTRA (22'ft) and I believe they come with 8' ramps and have a lower deck height than some. Hope this helps.

http://www.sundownertrailer.com/tlr-ULTRA.html

travislambert · 11-06-2017, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlct3

An enclosed is great, but it will certainly not be very easy on the truck with the wind catch and all. Where we live I'd recommend more towards the open trailer for the hills, etc. I have an open trailer now with a front nose and use almost 9ft ramps on a dove tail trailer to avoid loading/unloading damage. If I were to pick up another open trailer it would be the SUNDOWNER -ULTRA (22'ft) and I believe they come with 8' ramps and have a lower deck height than some. Hope this helps.

Thanks! That's one I didn't know about. I'll check it out!

ICTsccaCamaro · 11-06-2017, 07:46 PM

I'm hoping mine will fit like my 5th gen did. 18ft steel deck with Etrack for wheel straps

dlct3 · 11-06-2017, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travislambert

Thanks! That's one I didn't know about. I'll check it out!

I added a link. Good luck!

Race Car · 11-06-2017, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travislambert

I'm shopping for a car trailer to haul a ZL1 1LE back and forth to the track, and I'm looking for advice/recommendations.

I'd like to find something with 5K tandem axles that is reasonably lightweight. I'm considering lengths between 18 and 24 feet. My primary concern is being able to load the car easily without dragging the front fascia.

I've been looking at ATC's open trailer
http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/open-car-trailer

as well as the ATC Raven enclosed trailer with an escape door.
http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/raven...um-car-trailer

I plan to pull it with my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 6.2 and the max trailering package. It's rated for 11,800 pounds, but at the end of the day it's still a half-ton truck.

I have an ATC 18' open trailer and it tows great with my Tundra. Great trailer with the only downside being the ramps are a bit short. I need to use some wood or I scrape the front of my GT3... didn't get the front axle lift

Infern0 · 11-06-2017, 08:10 PM

Serious question I've always been curious about....why not drive the car if it's street legal?

travislambert · 11-06-2017, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Infern0

Serious question I've always been curious about....why not drive the car if it's street legal?

For me, it's a 250 mile round trip to go to the track. With a lot of negative camber and soft tires it becomes pretty expensive to make that trip with the car. If something happens to the car at the track, it's nice to have a ride home too.

Having a truck to put a jack, spare tires, canopy, chairs, fuel, etc. is also nice.

2010REDSS · 11-06-2017, 08:25 PM

Sorry, not a great pic, but here are some thoughts from a guy on his third trailer...

Open trailers are great...but fuel tanks, spares, tools all need to be stored in your truck. I started with an open trailer.

If you get an enclosed, get 24' at least. If you get into tracking you'll need the space, trust me. My second trailer was a used 20' Haulmark.

If you get an enclosed trailer, get a driver's side jump door for ingress and egress. Climbing in and out the drivers window gets old quickly. This one is a 24' and love it.

Regardless of the trailer you buy, get race ramps for loading. They make it a breeze and no scuffed splitters.

PM me if you want any other thoughts. Good luck!

Infern0 · 11-06-2017, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travislambert

For me, it's a 250 mile round trip to go to the track. With a lot of negative camber and soft tires it becomes pretty expensive to make that trip with the car. If something happens to the car at the track, it's nice to have a ride home too.

Having a truck to put a jack, spare tires, canopy, chairs, fuel, etc. is also nice.

Ah, well when you explain it like that it makes complete sense.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-06-2017, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travislambert

For me, it's a 250 mile round trip to go to the track. With a lot of negative camber and soft tires it becomes pretty expensive to make that trip with the car. If something happens to the car at the track, it's nice to have a ride home too.

Having a truck to put a jack, spare tires, canopy, chairs, fuel, etc. is also nice.

I've been driving back and forth to the track for 4 years now...for these reasons above...I'm also looking into trailers.

396ssrat · 11-06-2017, 09:32 PM

If you guys can fit it in an enclosed you won't regret doing so.

YLWJKT · 11-06-2017, 09:40 PM

I have an Aluma 8220 tilt trailer with a stone guard..
I use a set of 6' Race Ramps and have no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tachitup · 11-06-2017, 10:05 PM

I have a 16' Aluma open trailer with custom 11' ramps that store under the trailer. The deck is 16" above the ground. I pull it behind a Saab 97X aero with a 6 litre. It hauls down the highway at 75 mph up and down hills. I've no problem storing tools, tires and refreshments in my truck, My empty trailer weights under 1200 lbs, has 3500 lb axles.

My recommendations:

1/ Stay small and light;
2/ Get long ramps so you don't need to carry extra wood or rubber extensions;
3/ Brakes on two axles;
4/ Buy and extra wheel and tire for that one day when you need it.

Good luck,

11-06-2017, 07:15 PM	#1
travislambert Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 1,558	Car Trailer for ZL1 1LE I'm shopping for a car trailer to haul a ZL1 1LE back and forth to the track, and I'm looking for advice/recommendations. I'd like to find something with 5K tandem axles that is reasonably lightweight. I'm considering lengths between 18 and 24 feet. My primary concern is being able to load the car easily without dragging the front fascia. I've been looking at ATC's open trailer http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/open-car-trailer as well as the ATC Raven enclosed trailer with an escape door. http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/raven...um-car-trailer I plan to pull it with my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 6.2 and the max trailering package. It's rated for 11,800 pounds, but at the end of the day it's still a half-ton truck.

11-06-2017, 07:37 PM	#2
dlct3 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central MO Posts: 345	An enclosed is great, but it will certainly not be very easy on the truck with the wind catch and all. Where we live I'd recommend more towards the open trailer for the hills, etc. I have an open trailer now with a front nose and use almost 9ft ramps on a dove tail trailer to avoid loading/unloading damage. If I were to pick up another open trailer it would be the SUNDOWNER -ULTRA (22'ft) and I believe they come with 8' ramps and have a lower deck height than some. Hope this helps. http://www.sundownertrailer.com/tlr-ULTRA.html Attached Images Last edited by dlct3; 11-06-2017 at 07:47 PM.

11-06-2017, 07:46 PM	#4
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,575	I'm hoping mine will fit like my 5th gen did. 18ft steel deck with Etrack for wheel straps Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

11-06-2017, 08:10 PM	#7
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	Serious question I've always been curious about....why not drive the car if it's street legal? __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 M6 - Everything but the sunroof - Sold 2010 Camaro SS - 650RWHP Daily Driver - Traded

11-06-2017, 08:25 PM	#9
2010REDSS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 617	Sorry, not a great pic, but here are some thoughts from a guy on his third trailer... Open trailers are great...but fuel tanks, spares, tools all need to be stored in your truck. I started with an open trailer. If you get an enclosed, get 24' at least. If you get into tracking you'll need the space, trust me. My second trailer was a used 20' Haulmark. If you get an enclosed trailer, get a driver's side jump door for ingress and egress. Climbing in and out the drivers window gets old quickly. This one is a 24' and love it. Regardless of the trailer you buy, get race ramps for loading. They make it a breeze and no scuffed splitters. PM me if you want any other thoughts. Good luck! Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE "RAZECAR" 2016 2SS Convertible "NOTOPSS" (Sold) 2015 Z/28 #306 "ITZFAST" 2010 2SS Coupe "FASSTER" (Sold) 2002 SS/RS "02FASST" (Sold) 2007 Factory Five Racing GTM "REDBLUR" (Sold) "There are two kinds of cars. Red....and everything else!"

11-06-2017, 09:32 PM	#12
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	If you guys can fit it in an enclosed you won't regret doing so. __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

11-06-2017, 09:40 PM	#13
YLWJKT Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 327	I have an Aluma 8220 tilt trailer with a stone guard.. I use a set of 6' Race Ramps and have no issues. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

11-06-2017, 10:05 PM	#14
Tachitup Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE M6; previous 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 162	I have a 16' Aluma open trailer with custom 11' ramps that store under the trailer. The deck is 16" above the ground. I pull it behind a Saab 97X aero with a 6 litre. It hauls down the highway at 75 mph up and down hills. I've no problem storing tools, tires and refreshments in my truck, My empty trailer weights under 1200 lbs, has 3500 lb axles. My recommendations: 1/ Stay small and light; 2/ Get long ramps so you don't need to carry extra wood or rubber extensions; 3/ Brakes on two axles; 4/ Buy and extra wheel and tire for that one day when you need it. Good luck,

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