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16 ft trailer questions (open)

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#1 ·
I had a 18ft open trailer dove tail,something happened to it (to say the least)

I heard that a 16ft sways alot?I had no probems with my ole 18,ya'll fools got any info on this,I'm about to go look at a 16ft here with in the week.


Any info would be helpful!! ;)
 
#3 ·
Originally posted by BIG DIRTY@Feb 1 2010, 06:51 PM~16481253
FOR YOUR CAR, I WOULD STAY WITH THE 18 FOOTER, CAUSE IF YOU HAVE EVER TOWED WTH UHAUL, YOU WOULD NOW THE EXTRA 2 FEET, AND WEIGHT IS IMPORTANT.  MAYBE EVEN A 20 FOOTER
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#5 ·
Originally posted by 64 CRAWLING@Feb 1 2010, 09:20 PM~16482389
SO DONT TRUST 16FT TRAILERS ON LONG TRIPS?
It all depend on what size is your car.I pulled gbodies on uhaul triler and drives good.but when it come to a caddy or a chevy I would go with a longer trailer.and always put the most weight toward the hitch.the more weight you put on the end the more it would swerve.
 
#6 ·
Originally posted by Big nene 1@Feb 1 2010, 11:48 PM~16482842
It all depend on what size is your car.I pulled gbodies on uhaul triler and drives good.but when it come to a caddy or a chevy I would go with a longer trailer.and always put the most weight toward the hitch.the more weight you put on the end the more it would swerve.
SO GBODYS ON 16 OR OR ANYTHING ELSE ON A 16 WOULD BE GOOD FOR INTOWN? 18-20 FOR LACS N CHEVY TYPE CARS
 
#7 ·
Originally posted by Big nene 1@Feb 1 2010, 08:48 PM~16482842
It all depend on what size is your car.I pulled gbodies on uhaul triler and drives good.but when it come to a caddy or a chevy I would go with a longer trailer.and always put the most weight toward the hitch.the more weight you put on the end the more it would swerve.
True, I've owned my 20ft. trailer for 13 years to tow my Caddy. And when it comes to towing a show car safe,don't go out cheap.
 
#11 ·
Originally posted by BIG DIRTY+Feb 1 2010, 08:51 PM~16481253-->
FOR YOUR CAR, I WOULD STAY WITH THE 18 FOOTER, CAUSE IF YOU HAVE EVER TOWED WTH UHAUL, YOU WOULD NOW THE EXTRA 2 FEET, AND WEIGHT IS IMPORTANT.  MAYBE EVEN A 20 FOOTER
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Originally posted by Big nene 1@Feb 1 2010, 10:48 PM~16482842
It all depend on what size is your car.I pulled gbodies on uhaul triler and drives good.but when it come to a caddy or a chevy I would go with a longer trailer.and always put the most weight toward the hitch.the more weight you put on the end the more it would swerve.
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Originally posted by kandylac@Feb 1 2010, 11:00 PM~16482996
True, I've owned my 20ft. trailer for 13 years to tow my Caddy. And when it comes to towing a show car safe,don't go out cheap.
You right!!!!!

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@Feb 1 2010, 11:15 PM~16483256
18ft all day  ;)
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#14 ·
Originally posted by Homer Pimpson@Feb 1 2010, 08:24 PM~16483431
I just sold my 16 foot today. I towed my cady on it all over texas for years with no problems.
I agree with Homer..I bought a standard car hauler w/ dovetail from Carson for $1500 brand new last year. Towed a 62 4door Impala from LA to Vegas..Truck sucked as it is the 4.8L motor in my Silverado 1500 (slow in mountain), but the trailer never swayed one bit...Did like 70mph on the straight aways with no issue. This is what it looks like. Are you using a receiver or is the ball on the bumper??
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#17 ·
Originally posted by Big nene 1@Feb 1 2010, 09:48 PM~16482842
It all depend on what size is your car.I pulled gbodies on uhaul triler and drives good.but when it come to a caddy or a chevy I would go with a longer trailer.and always put the most weight toward the hitch.the more weight you put on the end the more it would swerve.
and if you can get load levelers I would do it. I towed all the way from chicago to florida with the load levelers and it was like the car was not even there
 
#18 ·
Originally posted by NIMSTER64@Feb 2 2010, 05:48 PM~16490956
and if you can get load levelers I would do it. I towed all the way from chicago to florida with the load levelers and it was like the car was not even there
THAT IS TRUE. HONESTLY, I GOT A 22 FOOTER, BUT HAVE USED 18 FOOTERS MOSTLY. SHIT 85 MPH ALL DAY WITH MY 22 FOOTER. I FORGET IT IS BACK THERE SOMETIMES.
 
#19 ·
Originally posted by NIMSTER64@Feb 2 2010, 06:48 PM~16490956
and if you can get load levelers I would do it. I towed all the way from chicago to florida with the load levelers and it was like the car was not even there
what are load levelers? im going to be getting my first trailer real soon like
 
#20 ·
18footer is the way to gohave towed from Seattle to San Francisco and back, Seattle to Vegas and back a couple times and had no issues what so ever and did 90mph at times.... don't forget to get a trailer brake modual as well, helps with braking down steep hills and in the rain....
 
#24 ·
18 would be the smallest trailer I would use to tow any lowrider on and have used 16, 18, 20, and 22ft'. Trailer construction make a ton of difference to most 16's are 7k or less GVW, you can usally get 18/20ft with a 10k GVW with a better built frame and deck structure. When you start off with 2k of trailer and a 4k load, the extra length will allow you better loading and postioning options for safe hwy travel.
 
#25 ·
I LIKE THE 18. I AM LOOKING AT A 16FT WITH A 2FT DOVETAIL. THAT WILL TOW MY 65 IMPALA. I ALWAYS FIND THAT IT TOWS BETTER WHEN I BACK THE CAR ON THE TRAILER. :cool: