8.5 x 20 ' Enclosed Trailer Question

[Doug Domm]

Something else to consider if you must have a 20 footer is side door location. Proper placement of the car does not necessarily mean it will be at the back door and even if it is access to the remaining front storage and tying down the front of the car will be a pain in the rump if the side door is at the front fender of the car. A good friend bought a 20' with the bigger axles and a v-nose because of his storage site parking space and he curses the side door limitations that I pointed out before he bought it. He is satisfied with interior storage for his needs but that side door is a big pain.

[Run to Rund]

I painted a stripe on the floor and front wall so I can drive the car into the trailer and have it within 1" of centered each time, using a crease along the hood as a guide. That means I needed the left side escape door, and its placement is also critical. It must be opened and secured first, and the car door must open through the opening in the trailer. My Wells Cargo puts the car at the back to give appropriate tongue weight (10-15%) whether I carry extras up front or not. If you are ordering a trailer, specify on the form exactly where the side doors need to be. Otherwise, you could get an unpleasant surprise when it arrives. Also specify the height of the escape door opening above the floor.