what size trailer ?
 

Time for new trailer I have a 22ft haulmark
Race trailer, But now needing something
Bigger need to haul stocker and golf cart
So. 26. 28? Foot not ready for a !living
Quarters yet;-) . Brands ATC Haulmark
Pace.

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buy the biggest trailer you can---after you get it home and start to fill it up with all your stuff it will always be to small --a lot depends on the weight/length of the racecar & tow vehicle you are going to use too---3 axles if you get a 28-30 footer rides nicer---GET SIXTEEN INCH TIRES---- 16 INCH TIRES with LOAD RANGE E solves all your tire problems---PLUS it will make the towing experience much more enjoyable you won't be pushed around by winds and rough pavements makes for a more stable ride--Tor-Flex or torsion bar axles are great too--- trailer sits lower and handles bumps much smoother than springs will----FED 387

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If gvw exceeds 10,000 lb. in some states you must obey all commercial regs.

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We wanted to do the same thing and not go bigger than we had. We had a 24 ft pace with an rv tongue. After a lot of research, we ordered a Bravo trailer.24 ft with rv tongue. We we did to fit the cart was to order it with a 60 inch wide double side door. We didn't have any floor cabinets just the wall mounted ones. Upgraded to 16 inch wheels too. It is tight fitting the cart in, so you have to watch the length of your cart. We have alum ramps to drive the cart in the side. We have a 66 Chevy 2 it it fits easily with the cart and room for tools up front. Very happy with it.

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James my wife had the same Idea I have a big side door and I have a topper on my truck so the top box that in the trailer could go in their with the gen-set Hmmm I need to get a cart first and see how big they are I know they make different sizes need to do some liking at them :D

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Rear seat kits and suff can add length, but as a rule you can use a 4x8 sheet of plywood for a stock footprint reference. My 28' workes great with the cart and Chevelle.

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Only if vehicle is registered to a business. If pickup or motorhome is in your name you are good to go. Also, unless you have major sponsors and you make a profit on your racing, you are not a commercial operation. Google commercial driver vehicle requirements, if you want to know more.

Also keep in mind, just tell officer it is a hobby, you do not do this professionally unless you do.

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We ran for years with our 1970 cuda super gas car and a golfcart in front of it in a Hallmark 28ft enclosed

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If you use the double side door and al ramps for the golf cart make a pair of stops for the front wheels on the wall to spread the pressure and tie the cart acoss the trailer to keep it as far as possible in the door. I have a metal rear deck/folding seat on the rear of mine and that makes entry hard through the door when the cart is in so be sure all tie down is done first before loading cart. Keep ramps fairly long so cart clears door floor edge. Side mounted winch can pull it in too if needed to control on entry.
I had cabinets in front of trailer but above on side to clear. 28 ft would give space between car and cart if you need to get in to check it or out of rain at track.

My question is impressions of brands Haulmark, etc. I was spoiled with T and E or Goldrush but cutting budget.. Which do people like of lesser expensive brands....

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Hi,

With a 28' trailer, workbench and cabinets at the front and a golf cart you will not be able to get your racecar (my racecar is 3700 lbs) far enough back to offset the additional tongue weight.....

You will probably need 1000# bars on your equalizer hitch....

I have a 28' Pace trailer loaded with a car and golf cart behind a 1 ton Dodge Dually CTD and it's a load until I load my lift bars.....

If the trailer was longer the car could be loaded further back.......

Just my 2 cents,
Bob

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So what brands do people like and why? I am starting to look at a 24'-28' for my cars. But, like many I am on a budget. But I want quality over Chrome.

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Wells Cargo. Mine has Dexter Torflex axles, 2x6 box tubing frame, .040" skin.

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I went from a 28' Pace to a 38' Vintage gooseneck and couldn't be happier. With cabinets mounted on the road side I have 30' of clear floor and the whole rig is only 1 foot longer than the 28' tag all hooked up.

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To load a golf cart and a car, I wouldn't go with anything less than a 28 footer, with the 16 inch wheels. I have a 28 foot Classic and I am very happy with it. Good luck!

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thanks guys it sounds like a 28ft is what I 'm going too start down that road after All Alum ATC trailer??? going to make some calls Monday :eek: $$$

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found some pics of our 24 ft Bravo whenI picked it up. It has the extended rv tongue and 60 inch side doors so we can put a golf cart in in front of our 66 Nova. It is a very nice trailer and a good value.


http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...psgxh8crxp.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...psa3agxkuf.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps5oxthurv.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...psjfxxwour.jpg

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James do you have any pictures inside when it is loaded? I am refering to just the front around the cart/car?

Thanks

Robert

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I had some on myold phone, but I will have to see if I have any saved from last season. Our Nova is approx 184 inches long. we have enough room to put it in, drive the four foot wide cart in with room for tools, spare slicks, and other stuff like fuel jugs in front of the cart. we tried to leave the floor plan open so that we could be flexible. I am thinking of putting a rolling tool chest up front and clipping it to the e track up front.

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Robert I have a 24 ft. Gold Rush with work bench and over head cabinets. I carry a club car in the front and a 98 Camaro. About 4" in the back of the car and 4" in the front. Works out great been rolling for 10 years.

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Check state laws RV and Gold Rush is 68' I think Fl. is 68'

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I found some pictures of the trailer and cart,etc. our rig with a 34 ft Rv is just under 65 ft end to end. (We have been measured by the Iowa state patrol LOL). 24 ft trailer with 5 ft tongue.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps8thfeg6k.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...psajp4umtf.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...psvsee6uik.jpg

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Just a quick heads up................

Stocker Buick GS what body style do you run and what is the overall length???????????

A Chevy II is 163" overall length and our 1974 Firebird is 196" overall length......

That's a difference of 33" in overall length......


If we tried to put our car & golf cart into a 24' trailer, we would have to tow with the tail gate down.........

Take care,
Bob

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We measured our 66 nova and it was 183 and change bumper to bumper. It might be closer than you think

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My bad I trusted the internet...

Who knew that you could get incorrect information from the internet?????????????????

Bob

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Shocking! The internet being wrong! the side door placement. You could move it forward a bit more if you had a longer car. there is almost 3 feet of floor space in front of the cart also in our case. I thnk the inside floor is 23ft 8 inches total. it is cozy in there, but the door on the side is almost 61 inches when it is open. it makes for easy loading. I would have went 26 or maybe even 28 if the overall length wasn't a problem, but really, everything fits. we still have slick mounts to put up, and are thinking of a roll in tool chest. one thng to think about also is the e track. we had them put one in on the front. they make little clip in straps with d rings so you could easily hook bungees or ratchet ties to tie stuff like that in place. when you order it that way, they weld in extra braces and weld the e track in. I only wish I would have ordered more of it. I didnt realize how much I would like it.

a consideration for the cart is the length. in the picture, there is no back seat. we did add one. it fits, but the footrest either has to be omitted or fold up flush to fit in a trailer sidewys like that so do your homework on carts if you plan on putting one in like we did. the ramps for the side door were found on the local craigslist for 100 bucks and are strong but light aluminum.