Well, my Bobcat 250 welder/trailer is on the sale block and as soon as it
has a lucky new owner my search for a open car hauler will begin. Well,
actually I'm looking now but lack of funds takes a lot of the fun out of it..
I see lots of options and I'm sure it depends on what you're gonna haul, how
far and how much $$$ you have
My tow vehicle is a 2008 Suburban with a 5.3 L Vortec. It has the towing
package and the recommended GVW is 8100 #.
My towed vehicle will be a '53 F-100 ford pickup... with a curb weight of 3500
to 3800 pounds.
I see lots of different designs channel, tube, but the most seem to be
channel frame in either 4" or 5" or 6" and either 3500" axles or 5K axles with
either 1 or 2 axle brakes... some with breakaway setup some without...
aluminum would be sweet but out of the budget...by the way budget would be
2500 or less.... or a little more if I found an excellent buy (like a trailer
worth 4K for 2800. Oh wait... that's the other guys deal, not mine.
I want slide in ramps, perferably rear entry to cut down on the carrying them
around ... I'm favoring D-rings over stake pockets cause I want to use wheel
type tiedowns... but that is something I can add myself and is no deal
breaker...
all the rest will be optional... I have a winch I can add on if needed
although I plan on driving it on. Removable fender would be nice but nothing
that can't be fabricated if needed. Steel deck is my favorite just from a
maintenance standpoint.. and weight. all of the above is depending on $$$ and
availability. So I'm looking for suggestions, ideas, warnings, brand
recommendations..etc... educate me on car haulers
oh, and ask me about my welder/trailer if you're interested..
thanks
John
I'm sarcastic... what's your superpower ?
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