Enclosed Trailer Recomendations

7820 · 06-16-2009, 11:12 AM

I have a 28 foot Classic and really like it. No problems so far, have owned it for four years. I did , after I bought it, put 16 inch wheels and tires on it.

Floyd Staggs · 06-16-2009, 11:42 AM

If you are going to upgrade go ahead and get everything you think you might want to start with. It is cheaper than doing it piece meal. We started with a Haulmark Thrifty Hauler for 5 years. When we decided to step up we found a Pace Shadow GT with Daytona package and all the goodies, extra cabinets, double doors, dragster ramps at Flyin A down in Missouri. Allen treated us real well.
If you're buying everybody out there is dealing, just don't scrimp.

FED 387 · 06-16-2009, 11:47 AM

Buy the BIGGEST trailer you can afford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buy the BIGGEST trailer you can afford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that I have your attention about buying the biggest trailer you can afford think about all of the "crap" you are gonna be taking to the track with you. When you get that big box home and look inside your gonna say wow look at all that room.But,put a car /workbench/tool box/ jacks/ gas cans/etc and you run outa room REAL fast---
Not sure what you are looking at but get at least 2 roof vents and put a generator door on the left front corner as far to the front as you can--if its for a door car get at least 4-6 floor tie downs----

Trailer sales are real slow now so see if the dealer has any special equipment packages available too-I would buy a white colored one easier to sell down the road and no extra cost for the color either

Get HEAVY DUTY 16 inch wheel/tires and see if you can get a deal on a spare tire or 2
Other than that most all the trailers are pretty much the same some are definately better than others and some offer trackside repair /warranty services too
Ask around at the tracks see if they would buy the same trailer again what they do/dont like about their present trailer---My .02 cents---Comp 387

treessavoy · 06-16-2009, 12:24 PM

I agree, buy the biggest you can afford and if it doesn't have 16's make sure you can get some to fit it.

If you have a door car I would advise a drivers side door on the trailer....and most important : measure the height of the wheel wells in the trailer and the height of the bottom of your car door to insure that the door will open if you drive your car into the trailer.

Jim

Jim Kaekel · 06-16-2009, 12:33 PM

I went through the purchasing of an enclosed trailer just over a year ago and I would highly recommend a Classic Dominator. I talked to many friends that owned several different brands and I wound up looking very closely at Pace and Classic. Like FED says earlier, the 16" wheels would be a VERY WISE move as well. I had blow-outs with 15" tires on my open trailer. If you're going to purchase a tag, get the 28'. If you want something longer, get a gooseneck.

B Aceves · 06-16-2009, 12:34 PM

Best bang for my buck was a 28ft enclosed from Vintage Outlaw, lots of upgrades availible and all I did
was upgrade to the 16inch wheels. Call Smith trailer sales he runs a add in the back of ND and is
a great guy to deal with. Up front and honest is good policy in my book no BS. If your looking for top of the line a Pace is hard to beat but big dollars
I belive Dan Fletcher is a Vintage dealer also

06-16-2009, 11:12 AM	#1
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations I have a 28 foot Classic and really like it. No problems so far, have owned it for four years. I did , after I bought it, put 16 inch wheels and tires on it.

06-16-2009, 11:42 AM	#2
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 169 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations If you are going to upgrade go ahead and get everything you think you might want to start with. It is cheaper than doing it piece meal. We started with a Haulmark Thrifty Hauler for 5 years. When we decided to step up we found a Pace Shadow GT with Daytona package and all the goodies, extra cabinets, double doors, dragster ramps at Flyin A down in Missouri. Allen treated us real well. If you're buying everybody out there is dealing, just don't scrimp. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

06-16-2009, 11:47 AM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,428 Likes: 561 Liked 335 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations Buy the BIGGEST trailer you can afford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buy the BIGGEST trailer you can afford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that I have your attention about buying the biggest trailer you can afford think about all of the "crap" you are gonna be taking to the track with you. When you get that big box home and look inside your gonna say wow look at all that room.But,put a car /workbench/tool box/ jacks/ gas cans/etc and you run outa room REAL fast--- Not sure what you are looking at but get at least 2 roof vents and put a generator door on the left front corner as far to the front as you can--if its for a door car get at least 4-6 floor tie downs---- Trailer sales are real slow now so see if the dealer has any special equipment packages available too-I would buy a white colored one easier to sell down the road and no extra cost for the color either Get HEAVY DUTY 16 inch wheel/tires and see if you can get a deal on a spare tire or 2 Other than that most all the trailers are pretty much the same some are definately better than others and some offer trackside repair /warranty services too Ask around at the tracks see if they would buy the same trailer again what they do/dont like about their present trailer---My .02 cents---Comp 387

06-16-2009, 12:24 PM	#4
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations I agree, buy the biggest you can afford and if it doesn't have 16's make sure you can get some to fit it. If you have a door car I would advise a drivers side door on the trailer....and most important : measure the height of the wheel wells in the trailer and the height of the bottom of your car door to insure that the door will open if you drive your car into the trailer. Jim

06-16-2009, 12:33 PM	#5
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 536 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations I went through the purchasing of an enclosed trailer just over a year ago and I would highly recommend a Classic Dominator. I talked to many friends that owned several different brands and I wound up looking very closely at Pace and Classic. Like FED says earlier, the 16" wheels would be a VERY WISE move as well. I had blow-outs with 15" tires on my open trailer. If you're going to purchase a tag, get the 28'. If you want something longer, get a gooseneck. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

06-16-2009, 12:34 PM	#6
B Aceves Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 457 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Enclosed Trailer Recomendations Best bang for my buck was a 28ft enclosed from Vintage Outlaw, lots of upgrades availible and all I did was upgrade to the 16inch wheels. Call Smith trailer sales he runs a add in the back of ND and is a great guy to deal with. Up front and honest is good policy in my book no BS. If your looking for top of the line a Pace is hard to beat but big dollars I belive Dan Fletcher is a Vintage dealer also __________________ Bob Aceves, 746 E/SA A&M motorsports Last edited by B Aceves; 06-16-2009 at 12:36 PM.