Enclosed Car Trailer shopping....

I'm in the market (or window shopping) for an enclosed car trailer. What do you guys recommend? How long? I do not need a race-car trailer with all the amenities, just an enclosed car hauler and maybe a side door access. A driver door "escape hatch" on the left side of the trailer (as I've seen them called) would be nice but not necessary. Your thoughts?

I paid $500 for this one, only lose 1-2 mpg pulling it, you can't feel it behind the car at all

you can't really fit a car in that one...

Well, maybe my Miata might fit, but it would be tight.

Aaron, he did say "Car Hauler" eventually, but I was wondering there at first as well.

Also, my cousins wife loved the armrest hinge repair kit and she had fun installing it. So easy a girl can do it.

The most common is 8.5 X 20, but it will depend on a number of things.

How long is the car you plan on putting in it ?
Will that car change before you change the trailer ?
If you are looking to keep it or resell it in a few years, will play a role in the length you should get because that will affect resale if its to short or to long. (ie: an uncommon size)
How heavy is the car, and the tools/stuff that will be in it all at the same time?
Do you want to have a work bench or counter at the front ?


I could go on and on but lets start with those questions ?

What are you towing with?

I've been thinking of getting one with the V front for less wind resistance.

You usually need a 16', but as stated 20 seems standard.

I'm 6'2" so I usually get my trailers an extra foot tall. If nothing else that's where all the heat is in the summer and its nice to have the headroom.

The diamond plate shield on the front is nice. Shows less wear.

Personally I prefer the torsion axles to springs.

If you're going about it all about price make sure the trailer has the brakes necessary for your state. Sometimes they'll do something like brakes only on one axle to save a few bucks. You can't get a trailer like that inspected here in PA like that. Breakaway kit, safety chains, etc.

oops, hehe, didn't notice that he wanted to haul a car in it.

Glad your relative is enjoying the armrest hinges

A 20 foot enclosed? I think the smallest you would want is 25-28.(do they even make a 20 foot enclosed?) Figuring you'll want some spare tools, set of tires, spare parts, etc. I had an 18+2 dovetail open trailer and it was a stretch on some vehicles. Would be more than enough for a small coupe but anything else the 25-28 foot will be a life saver.


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