Enclosed Trailer Recomendations - Page 3

Ed Wright · 06-16-2009, 07:36 PM

I have been really happy with my 24' ATC. Light, nice fit & finish, tows great. Tows even better now that I put 16" wheels on it with 10 ply tires that use 80 psi. Made more difference than I expected.

CBS · 06-16-2009, 08:11 PM

Certainly anybody with a T& E will tell you that they are the finest....Just check one out at the track.....the resale is great....and it will last.....Fletchers is a T&E...with a zillion miles on it...T&E will also repair trailers of all makes.....and you guys will all love the customer service and quality...buy one and be sure....instead of hoping....

Rock Haas

Chad E532 · 06-16-2009, 08:30 PM

Thanks everyone for the input. I would not have thought to order the 16" wheels / tires as an option, but plan on it now no matter what brand trailer I end up with.
Has anyone had any experience with the Team Spirit trailers or the Bruce Litton (united) Trailers? I saw a few of these at the track last time and the fit and finish looked good, but I am not sure if they are built sound or not.
Thanks,
Chad

John Kelley · 06-16-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad E532

Thanks everyone for the input. I would not have thought to order the 16" wheels / tires as an option, but plan on it now no matter what brand trailer I end up with.
Chad

You should check out the thread about trailer tires ! Some guys run even bigger tires like 17.5 inch
It'd be worth the safety factor to me......

Larry Munk · 06-17-2009, 04:16 AM

The other guys covered all the important stuff. The most important being weight and pruchasing the largest heavy dutiest tire,wheel and axle available. Do yourself a favor and see if someone will let you pull a trailer of the desired size with your rig. Then go home and sleep on it for a while before you decide on what you buy.

bobby · 06-17-2009, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Munk

The other guys covered all the important stuff. The most important being weight and pruchasing the largest heavy dutiest tire,wheel and axle available. Do yourself a favor and see if someone will let you pull a trailer of the desired size with your rig. Then go home and sleep on it for a while before you decide on what you buy.

Best advice.

John Kelley · 06-17-2009, 10:50 AM

This is the thread about tires......good info

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=17114

John Dinkel · 06-17-2009, 10:59 AM

Buy the biggest axles and tires. You won't go wrong.

63corvette · 06-17-2009, 12:21 PM

John Dinkel Quote:
Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations
Buy the biggest axles and tires. You won't go wrong.

There is one issue you also want to think about on the biggest axles.
Do get the heaviest tires available, you won't be sorry there.
It is little known law about the total GVW on the rig you drive.
If the total GVW (Truck and Trailer GVW added together) exceeds 26,001 you need a class A or B license or a CDL if it is a commercial operation.
The GVW of the trailer is usually set by adding the total carrying capacity of each axle or is sometimes reduced by the trailer manufacturer if the frame is not rated to match the axle capacity.
I know this is a law not enforced very often but it is there.
A 1 ton dually and a fairly small trailer will have the GVW over the limit.
I went ahead and did get my class B last week after being in violation for the past 8 years and not knowing.
Just something to think about.
My 2 Cents

06-16-2009, 07:36 PM	#21
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations I have been really happy with my 24' ATC. Light, nice fit & finish, tows great. Tows even better now that I put 16" wheels on it with 10 ply tires that use 80 psi. Made more difference than I expected. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

06-16-2009, 08:11 PM	#22
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations Certainly anybody with a T& E will tell you that they are the finest....Just check one out at the track.....the resale is great....and it will last.....Fletchers is a T&E...with a zillion miles on it...T&E will also repair trailers of all makes.....and you guys will all love the customer service and quality...buy one and be sure....instead of hoping.... Rock Haas

06-16-2009, 08:30 PM	#23
Chad E532 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lindstrom MN Posts: 156 Likes: 7 Liked 54 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations Thanks everyone for the input. I would not have thought to order the 16" wheels / tires as an option, but plan on it now no matter what brand trailer I end up with. Has anyone had any experience with the Team Spirit trailers or the Bruce Litton (united) Trailers? I saw a few of these at the track last time and the fit and finish looked good, but I am not sure if they are built sound or not. Thanks, Chad

06-17-2009, 04:16 AM	#25
Larry Munk Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 135 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations The other guys covered all the important stuff. The most important being weight and pruchasing the largest heavy dutiest tire,wheel and axle available. Do yourself a favor and see if someone will let you pull a trailer of the desired size with your rig. Then go home and sleep on it for a while before you decide on what you buy.

06-17-2009, 10:50 AM	#27
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations This is the thread about tires......good info http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=17114

06-17-2009, 10:59 AM	#28
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 399 Liked 263 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations Buy the biggest axles and tires. You won't go wrong. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

06-17-2009, 12:21 PM	#29
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations John Dinkel Quote: Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations Buy the biggest axles and tires. You won't go wrong. There is one issue you also want to think about on the biggest axles. Do get the heaviest tires available, you won't be sorry there. It is little known law about the total GVW on the rig you drive. If the total GVW (Truck and Trailer GVW added together) exceeds 26,001 you need a class A or B license or a CDL if it is a commercial operation. The GVW of the trailer is usually set by adding the total carrying capacity of each axle or is sometimes reduced by the trailer manufacturer if the frame is not rated to match the axle capacity. I know this is a law not enforced very often but it is there. A 1 ton dually and a fairly small trailer will have the GVW over the limit. I went ahead and did get my class B last week after being in violation for the past 8 years and not knowing. Just something to think about. My 2 Cents