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1. Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 08:27:53 -0600; This list is always an amazing source of good information. Now that I know what the recommendations are for trailer tires, what are your thoughts about type of trailer (bumper pull vs. gooseneck) and; /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00050.html (8,208 bytes)
2. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: "John Viviani" <geeno@adelphia.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:23:10 -0500; For your weight either would be okay. I however prefer a gooseneck. They seem to pull easier and straighter, will keep the load more evenly weighted over the truck, and are more easily maneuvered. Th; /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00051.html (8,588 bytes)
3. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Gene Gillam <anngene@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:26:38 -0500; Gil, I purchased an aluminum trailer from www.trailex.com and highly recommend them. Problem is I didn't see one that would hold a 5000 pound car - that's mighty heavy - their's peaked at about 4500; /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00052.html (7,806 bytes)
4. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: David Cole <dgcole01@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 13:58:52 -0600; Do you want an enclosed or open trailer? How often and how far do you tow? If you use it often I would say go gooseneck. Occasional use and you can get by with a bumper pull. One place to get a good; /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00063.html (8,468 bytes)
5. RE: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: jmark.vanscoter@amd.com; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 18:43:08 -0600; What is it about the Texas rollback trailer have you noticed? Mark V.S. in Austin, TX For your weight either would be okay. I however prefer a gooseneck. They seem to pull easier and straighter, will; /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00069.html (8,118 bytes)
6. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Dave Williams <ronin@aristotle.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 04:46:41 -0600; Having pulled both, a gooseneck or fifth wheel is the way to travel if you can put up with the necessary hardware. No hitch weight problems, no serpentine ya-yas in sidewinds, tighter turning radius,; /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00073.html (8,155 bytes)
7. Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Apr 1999 20:02:52 -0400; I am considering acquiring an auto transport trailer. Does anyone have any opinions on the things to look for? I have read that it must have two axles with brakes on both for legal auto transport. An; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00024.html (8,509 bytes)
8. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 13:06:32 -0400 (EDT); In the past I have rented large utility trailers, single axle, no brakes, to haul both MG's and TR3's. You can get as fancy as you want but as long as the trailer will hold the weight why spend the m; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00034.html (9,256 bytes)
9. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 19:28:37 -0400; It can be done, but if you going to get a trailer I really suggest that you get a tandom wheel with electric brakes. I prefer the brake system that is tied to your tow vechile vise the surge brakes.; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00035.html (9,144 bytes)
10. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 22:04:34 -0400; OK. The reason I would consider owning a trailer is for the convenience of being able to use it whenever I need it, for as long as I want, without making reservations or other rental hassles. Where I; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00036.html (8,822 bytes)
11. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 22:23:09 -0400 (EDT); What John didn't say (but it's between the lines) is that electric trailer brakes can be used to stabilize the trailer in these situations. Surge brakes can't (though I've pulled a trailer with them,; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00037.html (9,351 bytes)
12. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Scott Whitehead <swhiteh3@mediaone.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 23:19:33 -0400; To anyone in Michigan, or in the Michigan/Ohio area (especially Canada) who is interested in buying a trailer, please contact me. Several friends and I are putting together a group buy for trailers.; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00038.html (8,500 bytes)
13. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Tim Mullen <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>; Date: 13 Apr 1999 06:43:11 -0700; Regarding the single axle utility trailer, I guess I just want to do it safe and legal. I was under the impression that two axles with brakes on both was necessary to meet these requirements. <<<<<<; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00039.html (9,822 bytes)
14. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 13:40:28 -0400 (EDT); Think about boat trailers, most only have one axle.; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00040.html (9,851 bytes)
15. RE: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 10:55:38 -0700; The rules are actually set by the states, so may differ from state to In California, all trailers first registered since 1966 and over GVW of 3000 pounds must have brakes on at least one axle, and ha; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00041.html (11,526 bytes)
16. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: "Tw Cook" <tw@texas.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 15:32:23 -0500; Re swaying trailers - the trailer I'm currently using (belongs to a friend who conveniently doesn't have room to store it at his house) has an equalizing hitch, which includes anti-sway bars. I'd not; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00044.html (8,348 bytes)
17. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 18:46:44 -0500; Don't overdo it you you will have the king of all sway-monsters. A rule of thumb is that the hitch should sit one inch lower than it did before the trailer was applied to it. Phil Ethier Saint Paul M; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00045.html (8,586 bytes)
18. RE: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 17:19:08 -0700; The bars that allow you to transfer weight to the front of the tow vehicle are the equalizing bars (that form the 'equalizing' part of the hitch). Some hitches also incorporate a sway control, which; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00046.html (9,374 bytes)
19. RE: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: "Gerald Brazil" <gerrybraz@voyager.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 21:03:11 -0400; "Personally, I dislike the electronic controllers, because they under-react when you jam on the brakes, and over-react when you are just riding the brakes down a hill." I bought an electric brake con; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00047.html (8,304 bytes)
20. RE: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1): Author: Keith Kaplan <keithka@microsoft.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 12:55:04 -0700; Any trailer brake controller designers listening out there? A friend of mine made a great suggestion -- wouldn't it be nice if the controller had 2 (or more) settings it could somehow store? You coul; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00050.html (7,891 bytes)

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