Question about Trailers?
 

Preparing for down the road to get an enclosed trailer.

I will first use it for my 2007 mustang gt but in two years I'm going to be selling the mustang to get a RED.

Would a 8.5x24 enclosed trailer fit my mustang and/or when i get rid of the mustang would it if a RED?


And if not then what is the next bump up that would fit?

Also what would be a recommended pulling vehicle? F250? F150?

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F350 with 28' or 30' (you never have to much trailer)

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235inch or less dragster will fit in a 24 ft trailer, with no cabinets. Most newer dragsters are all that or longer. As was said, can't have to much trailer, and I would not recommend trying to pull an enclosed trailer with a F150

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Yep! Bob's right! the F150 (one half ton) is too light the F250 (3/4 Ton) will be marginal and the F350 (1 ton) will pull it like it's not even back there trust me I have tried to use all of them the only down side of the one ton it they really like fuel!:D

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Speaking from experience they really, really, really like the fuel.:D

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So do you think a F250 or something similar would be able to tow a 24 or 28? This is gonna be all budget racing. So I'll be looking for truck with around $10k I know F350 can be expensive.

Question is would the 24footer fit a 2007 mustang gt?? Yes it would have no cabinets.. I'm thinking a 26footer would be nice but i have a hard time finding 26footers. Here is a photo of the car: http://projectrhyme.com/khracing/Pinks1small.jpg

Now what about GVW?? 7,000 or 10,000?

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I'm a little disappointed in you Bob, Sounds like Tweaker is looking for a good quality 1 ton dually to purchase that would tow an enclosed trailer and you know how I've been trying to sell my 95 ext. cab C3500 for far less than what Tweaker is looking to pay. I can't believe you didn't try to help me out :).

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Thought about it, then I thought I'd let you take care of it .That way you don't have to buy any beer...:D

Plus with the 150,250 thing I figured he was a Ford kinda guy

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I have a case of Miller Lite ready for Indy. I thought of the 150/250 thing, but sometimes you have to settle for what the budget can handle. Thought I'd take a shot.

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I have a 28' extra-height trailer (fits one dragster, just reconfigured it so I can get two in there), and tow with a 2500 diesel pickup. Tows great.

If you look at the towing specs for most 3/4 vs. 1 tons you'll see that the 1 ton dually only gets you about 1000 lbs more towing capacity (on a tag trailer). I did a ton of research and ended up with the 2500, and I'm glad I did. If I was towing 5th or goose, I'd be at the 3500 in a heartbeat, but on the tag, the difference is minimal. And the extra set of wheels makes the dually a bear to park/maneuver as a daily driver.

Of course, being a Ford guy, you'll want to convert all that to F250 and/or 350 :)

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thanks everyone for the help and advice it really helps.

I prefer Ford but at the end of the day when the time comes it will come down to the best deal/price you know how it goes. So it seems like everyone says go for 28 lol that bumps up the cost :P What about GVW? 7000 or 10000? I could save some $ if its 7000. I also thought maybe a 26footer would be good but they seem hard to come by.

im going to finish saving up and buy the tow vehicle first :)

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You should check with Keven, he does have a nice Chev truck !

As far as GVW go 10,000 you can switch over to 16" wheels and tires (less problems) and you always end up hauling more than you thought you would. I do some traveling with mine, so I look at long term with both truck and trailer.

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I personally would definatly go for the 28' trailer... When I bought our new one I went to the dealer and found a deal on a leftover 28.

As for the truck to tow with... is it something you will need to drive everyday as well? or will it be just for towing the race trailer?

Ours if just for moving the trailer, so we found a small motor home actually cheaper than I could have bought a 1 ton truck.. Just something to think about...

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The truck would be my daily driver thats why im thinking F250 or 2500 series.

You know a good place to buy trailers in FL?

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The guy I got mine from has always been fair with me...

Thor Trailers in Palmetto, Fla.

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I would get at least a 28, I know too many people that got a 24 and regretted it afterwards, she will fill up fast.

Getting a dually is your best bet, more stable and has better brakes, you will have a lot of weight behind you. having an extra set of wheels won't make a difference when parking, you just learn to back into a spot :D

For trailers in Florida, give Kenny Anderson a call at Fast Farm Trailers 561-358-4351

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I don't regret the purchase of my 24' trailer, but I also don't have any current plans to put a dragster in it either. If that's what you're thinking of doing in the near future, you need to get the 28' trailer, even though the Mustang will currently fit in the 24'.

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at the end of day will i be ok pulling a 28footer with a F250 turbo diesel?

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You can ge ta 26 footer new with 5200 lbs axels for around 6500. If you cant find one, PM me and I'll get you hooked up. A 2500 will be fine until you start putting to much crap in the back of the truck or in the trailer. If you put a dragster a golf car or scooter and essentials with an equalizer hitch, I am sure you will be fine. But if you bring the whole shop, get a 3500 and a 28'+trailer. You may regret a 24 footer with a dragster. You can always put cabinets the long way across from the door on the road side, not at the head of the trailer. A 26 foot V-nose would let you put about any dragster including most top dragsters in there. Just my 2 cents but I've tried a lot of combos and now have a 36 stacker so dont get to little of trailer. I know my 36 is more than I need and I like that better than wishing for more.

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I pull a 28' trailer with a GMC 2500 diesel and it is just fine.

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I think it all depends on the trailer. We tow a 32' Featherlite gooseneck with an '02 Silverado 3/4 ton with the 8.1L and Allison auto without any problems. Drove from Indy to Gainesville last year. I actually think it tows it better than the 24' tag we used to have.

We had a '69 Camaro and used a 24' tag. Went to a 235" dragster, and it barely fit. That's when we upgraded to the 32'. If you are going with a dragster, I'd say a minimum is 28' to be comfortable.

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Agreed. We have a 28' Haulmark and it's just OK with our 225" dragster. Wish it was a 32'.

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yeah i decided im not going to tow my mustang but Im going to get my quick rod license this fall/winter then sell my mustang buy a f250 diesel for daily driving and towing and get a rail it will most likely be between 225-235. You figure a 235 dragster would be about 19-20 foot long. so a 28 footer should be more than enough to start out for first dragster operation we'll see when it comes down to costs n such. At first I'm going to try to see if I can find a complete operation for sale minus the truck but as in tailor+rail. I will be running local brackets. I know a 24foot would prob fit but it would be real tight like u guys said to fit more stuff. thanks a lot for the advice :)

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Tweaker,i've been towing race stuff for 45 years, do yourself a favor, buy a crewcab dooooly. #1 safer. #2 safer. #3 when you get to your destination you haven't had the poop kicked out of you. Buy the biggest truck you can, you won't be disappointed.