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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: Dabee] #205172
01/26/09 09:08 PM
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What ever you do, don’t tow if the road surface is wet. As you know the roads in Ohio have a lot of salt on them this time of year. The salt spray will be sucked up under the car. Don’t ask me how I know.




I know exactly what you are talking about, and im really sorry you had to experience it.

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #205173
01/26/09 09:42 PM
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Well I just looked at the weather..we are to get 7-10" of snow in the next two days !! I know I won't get my trailer out for over a week or so !! it be tough to get it out now...

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: VernMotor] #205174
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yeah this ohio weather is really starting to get old!

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #205175
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If you were closer,,,i would offer to help get it for you in my enclosed,,,
do you have anyone in Michigan that can "keep" the car for a few weeks,,or so,,till the weather clears?
What city in Michigan ?? I used to live in Farmington Michigan,,and was born in Detroit.........
Doug

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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: 69CHARGERMD] #205176
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Thanks for the great offer!
Yeah i could probally ask the guy if he could keep it for a little while.
The only problem with that, is im not a very patient person.
the car is in Fraser

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #205177
01/26/09 11:45 PM
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If you end up using an open trailer, and it's an open deck(between the wheels), bolt plywood down so nothing splashes up under the car.

I bought a nice car last November. I looked at it on a sunny day, but couldn't get it home that day. The guy I bought it from brought it up two days later in a snow storm on an open trailer But, he didn't charge me the SIX HOUR tow

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: 69CHARGERMD] #205178
01/26/09 11:55 PM
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DONT use a cover....Spend that money at the car wash instead when you get it home. The cover will tear up the paint. Just tow it and clean it once you get to your destination.

When I sold my Blown Cuda to a guy in Minnesota we left to deliver it on 1 January on an open trailer. Drove through rain, Ice storm, snow and a little sun. The car was no worse for wear upon arrival. It was dirty but nothing a local stop at the car wash could not handle.

I mean what are you gonna do if you buy it and one day get caught in a freak spring or fall storm? Hide under an underpass until it stops? I towed my old Duster with an open trailer all over the country for a couple of years. Never got so dirty it could not be washed off..


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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: Al_Alguire] #205179
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I rented an enclosed trailer early this month from a trailer rental place local to me, cost me 50 dollars for the day. featherlite trailer, 8.5 x 26.

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: Al_Alguire] #205180
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I hear ya. I think I am going to take my open trailer.
I probally wont be able to get for a couple of weeks,
but i dont think that it really matters.
hopefully by then the weather will be a little nicer.
My trailer if a full steel deck, i was worried about the crap getting underneath the car.
I will probally just hope it doesnt get dirty,
and go directly to the car wash at home.
Thanks again for everyones help!

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: loren kraker] #205181
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I rented an enclosed trailer early this month from a trailer rental place local to me, cost me 50 dollars for the day. featherlite trailer, 8.5 x 26.



I priced them out, and they are hard to find here,
and they didnt have one big enough.
It would cost me almost $150 for the small one.
But that is a good idea. Thanks!

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #205182
01/27/09 08:19 PM
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According to the times you put down for eta's, I just wanted to let ya know the game starts at 6pm EST..



When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..
Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: KatFysh] #205183
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Thanks.
I dont think i am going this weekend. We are getting
hit right now. We will probally have a foot of snow by morning.
But that means i can watch the game in piece.

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: HEMIDARTS] #205184
01/27/09 11:35 PM
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If i had i would say use it he77 i dont even have an open trailer any more but thats another story ,
What did you buy did i miss the post on that ??

Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: theraif] #205185
01/27/09 11:57 PM
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If you need a pit stop, I live 1 minute from the turnpike or I 90 !! 216-224-3667 I have a safe haven from the storm, or beer or food or letting me check out watchya bought !!! Wanna pm me ??


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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer? [Re: sunroofgtx] #205186
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Thanks for the offer Sunroof.
Noone missed anything. I am in the process of buying
a Dart. I am trying to finalize the deal. I wanted
to figure out my transportation first.
I should have took the trailer with me last weekend.
I will keep everyone updated.

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