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race trailers?? V nose or regular?? #1170458 02/02/12 06:10 AM 02/02/12 06:10 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,559 Oh H His and Her 69's OP pro stock
His and Her 69's OP pro stock H Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,559 Oh	I am starting a search for an enclosed car trailer in the 28' to 32' range and was wondering, Has anyone noticed a sizable difference between a V nose and a regular trailer in towing???? I Sold my big trailer,(53') and my truck pulled it Fine so a smaller one will be no problem but just wondering if the V nose is worth the wasted space in the nose area. I have to build a garage first but if a Good deal comes I would probably buy it. Thanks for any info. David

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: His and Her 69's] #1170459 02/02/12 09:36 AM 02/02/12 09:36 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio C CHAPPER master
CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	I wouldn't call the V nose 'wasted space'...actually gives more space. Only problem I have encountered, is the turning radius is a little more limited if you have a slide in camper on your truck...DAMHIK If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: CHAPPER] #1170460 02/02/12 09:51 AM 02/02/12 09:51 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation dOc ! The village idiot's idiot
dOc ! The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation	C-guy .... but there is "wasted" space ... vs a box that is the same length. I have had both ....a sloped-nose and a flat-front .... I would rather have the additional space. And there is NOT a big diff in MPG .... towing at the speeds we do.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: dOc !] #1170461 02/02/12 10:16 AM 02/02/12 10:16 AM
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CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Doc, my little trailer is 24'. It measures 24' on the inside BEFORE the V starts, actually about 24'-6" before the V starts. If it didn't have the V nose, that would be the end, the front wall would be there, and there wouldn't be any more space,,,SO,,I figure I have a little extra room in the nose versus the square nose..?? Probably,,,would have enough room to haul yer ol azz to the races! If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: His and Her 69's] #1170462 02/02/12 10:34 AM 02/02/12 10:34 AM
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bentwheel43 mopar Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 635 mississippi	Iam buying a 20'with V nose the box is 20'its actully 22'. Last edited by bentwheel43; 02/02/12 10:36 AM. Section 8 Racing We are nuts about racing.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: bentwheel43] #1170463 02/02/12 10:58 AM 02/02/12 10:58 AM
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MegaDart master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,314 The Swamp	It depends on what your pulling it with. My V-nose was the best pulling trailer behind 3/4ton pickup that I ever had. It cut thru the air and the sloped front really planted the trucks rear tires at highway speeds. That said, it was awful behind small motorhome. The height of the mh made the vfront a sloped roof a mute point. Square front trailers lack the aerodynamics but are much better for storage cabinets, etc.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: bentwheel43] #1170464 02/02/12 11:04 AM 02/02/12 11:04 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation dOc ! The village idiot's idiot
dOc ! The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation	C and b ... they are specing-them-out diff now then. I used to sell Haulmark trailers .... the last one I had at the shop was a 32 footer slope-nose that had a lounge in it. The one I have now is a 24 footer was a "straight" front.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: dOc !] #1170465 02/02/12 11:17 AM 02/02/12 11:17 AM
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CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Quote: C and b ... they are specing-them-out diff now then. I used to sell Haulmark trailers .... the last one I had at the shop was a 32 footer slope-nose that had a lounge in it. The one I have now is a 24 footer was a "straight" front. I believe you are correct Doc. They are evidently specing them different. I worked part time at a camper sales in '70-'75. At that time, the campers were measured from the farthest/longest points. That meant a 24' camper was 24' from the tail light's edge to the end of the ball hitch. Maybe the new spec is to make you think you are getting a "deal" when the trailer is actually longer than what it is being sold as....if mine was a 28' trailer,, I would have to agree that there is some wasted space with the V nose...NOW that you have cleared that up for us Doc,,,could you give us some 'pinion angle' info?? If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: CHAPPER] #1170466 02/02/12 05:08 PM 02/02/12 05:08 PM
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Gearhead383 enthusiast G Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 276 Mid west	I haul a slide-in camper in the back of my truck and my 28' v-noise allows me to make sharper turns opposed to a flat nose. The camper would have connected with the trailer if the front was flat. Something I never considered when I made my purchase.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: Gearhead383] #1170467 02/02/12 05:43 PM 02/02/12 05:43 PM
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fig426 top fuel F Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,103 East Coast, NJ	Any difference at all in MPG with the V-nose? Even 1 MPG, when doing a 2000 mile round trip to St.Louis, would almost add up to the price of an entry fee. Chris from New Jersey

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: Gearhead383] #1170468 02/02/12 07:35 PM 02/02/12 07:35 PM
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CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Quote: I haul a slide-in camper in the back of my truck and my 28' v-noise allows me to make sharper turns opposed to a flat nose. The camper would have connected with the trailer if the front was flat. Something I never considered when I made my purchase. Evidently,,you haven't turned as close as I have, or your V-nose is shorter than mine.. I have a King America trailer. It is not a 'top of the line' type trailer by any means...but..It is 'top of the line' for my budget. If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: CHAPPER] #1170469 02/02/12 10:35 PM 02/02/12 10:35 PM
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MegaDart master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,314 The Swamp	not all v's are created equal either! Mine was an all aluminum Renegade made by Rance Aluminum. It was a 20' rectangular box with additional 4' Vfront. The tongue stuck out another foot so they obviously used a 5' motorhome tongue. I would not buy any trailer without that option, square of vfront. I

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: MegaDart] #1170470 02/02/12 11:53 PM 02/02/12 11:53 PM
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3174 member 3 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6 Ontario Canada	I've had both, 4ft V ... and nose cone check it out...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nose_cone_design Take the Nose Cone everytime, space and will pay for itself!! Look at the truckers barrelling down your interstate!

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: 3174] #1170471 02/03/12 12:20 AM 02/03/12 12:20 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,601 ky H headhunter master
headhunter master H Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,601 ky	i have a 28 ft v nose trailer and dont care for it much i dont think it helps on fuel milage at all

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: headhunter] #1170472 02/03/12 12:35 AM 02/03/12 12:35 AM
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Mopar dragster member M Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 75 North Carolina	I have a 28' Pace flat front and absolutely love it. I pull it with a 2003 2500 4x4 four door with a Hemi in it. With my dragster and golf cart in it it pulls like a dream. Just my .02 Please see my brother Darrell Kiger at Wyo Racing and Rods for all of your drag car fabrication and restoration needs. From Pro Mod to concours restorations, he is the man. (336)463-4309.

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: Mopar dragster] #1170473 02/03/12 03:56 AM 02/03/12 03:56 AM
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His and Her 69's OP pro stock H Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,559 Oh	Thanks for the info guys I Appreciate it. I have had 2 pace 24' trailers and I have a 53' united trailer and my V-10 dually has pulled them all without to much problems. The 53' trailer takes a little while to get it up to 60 but it will go 70 down the highway like it's not back there. So far most have said it isn't much different so it looks like it comes down to design and looks. Anymore oppinions???? Thanks David

Re: race trailers?? V nose or regular?? [Re: CHAPPER] #1170474 02/03/12 10:18 AM 02/03/12 10:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 276 Mid west G Gearhead383 enthusiast
Gearhead383 enthusiast G Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 276 Mid west	Quote: Quote: I haul a slide-in camper in the back of my truck and my 28' v-noise allows me to make sharper turns opposed to a flat nose. The camper would have connected with the trailer if the front was flat. Something I never considered when I made my purchase. Evidently,,you haven't turned as close as I have, or your V-nose is shorter than mine.. I have a King America trailer. It is not a 'top of the line' type trailer by any means...but..It is 'top of the line' for my budget. I'm suprised you have clearence issues. Maybe a hitch extension would help out. I have a 2' v-nose and a camper that is 9.5' long with a 16" hitch extension. The v-nose puts the front corners of the trialer 2' further back then a flat nose trailer. I'm sure if my trailer was a flat nose, I would hit just pulling into my driveway.

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