Question about Trailers?

Freddie · 03-12-2010, 11:14 AM

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

Thor Trailers in Palmetto, Fla.

Dave Polichena · 03-13-2010, 09:37 PM

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

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

Jason Oldfield · 03-14-2010, 02:01 AM

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'.

Tweaker · 05-18-2010, 08:52 AM

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

Jeff Beckman · 05-18-2010, 07:24 PM

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.

Chris Williams · 05-18-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tweaker

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

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

S/G 386N · 05-18-2010, 10:10 PM

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.

Chris Williams · 05-19-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by S/G 386N

If you are going with a dragster, I'd say a minimum is 28' to be comfortable.

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

03-12-2010, 11:14 AM	#1
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Question about Trailers? The guy I got mine from has always been fair with me... Thor Trailers in Palmetto, Fla.

03-13-2010, 09:37 PM	#2
Dave Polichena Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 36 Likes: 4 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question about Trailers? 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 For trailers in Florida, give Kenny Anderson a call at Fast Farm Trailers 561-358-4351

03-14-2010, 02:01 AM	#3
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Question about Trailers? 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'. __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

05-18-2010, 08:52 AM	#4
Tweaker Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question about Trailers? at the end of day will i be ok pulling a 28footer with a F250 turbo diesel?

05-18-2010, 07:24 PM	#5
Jeff Beckman Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 308 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question about Trailers? 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. __________________ Jeff Beckman 318J ET, SG 318T SC

05-18-2010, 10:10 PM	#7
S/G 386N Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 103 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question about Trailers? 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. __________________ JJ Nance '06 Don Davis C5 Corvette