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How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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I am looking at buying another race car. I dont have an enclosed trailer. I am wondering if anyone knows how to cover an open one? I am hoping someone has some good ideas. 
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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I would be concerned any covering ( car cover,,etc ),,would ruin the paint while towing it, unless you could "shrink wrap" it,,,ie,,keep it real tight so it doesnt flap around..
anyone local that could help you with an enclosed,,,,?
good luck....
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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wrap it real good in plastic  thats why I have enclosed trailers as well as the open...I once used a car cover pulled tight over a car...just ended up getting beatin up by the cover.. know a guy that used that plastic wrap that comes in big rolls like the stuff thats used in shipping....
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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If your not starting the build(making a enclosed trailer)
dont bother, you would most likely exceed the value
of the axles and tires. Get a car cover for it and
tie it on tight(thoose things flapping around can
mess up a nice paint job
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And go on a nice day
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I would be concerned any covering ( car cover,,etc ),,would ruin the paint while towing it, unless you could "shrink wrap" it,,,ie,,keep it real tight so it doesnt flap around..
anyone local that could help you with an enclosed,,,,?
good luck....
I have heard some bad horror stories about the cover thing also.
I dont think i will cover the car, it has a nice paint job on it.
And no i dont think there is anyone who i can ask locally.
I hate borrowing other peoples stuff, but that might be what this comes down to.
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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wrap it real good in plastic
thats why I have enclosed trailers as well as the open...I once used a car cover pulled tight over a car...just ended up getting beatin up by the cover..
know a guy that used that plastic wrap that comes in big rolls like the stuff thats used in shipping....
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Wrap it in plastic and wrap the plastic with duct tape. Like the old saying goes about dirty woman, "Son wrap it tight" applys to wraping a car.
So you guys are talking about basically shrink wrapping the car?
Would this not scratch it?
I am not sure i could get it tight enough, so it would not come loose.
I am going from ohio, to michigan, and there is tons of salt on the road. 
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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how far away is the car ?
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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any places nearby that shrink wrap boats??
other than that, Id leave it open, make sure theres some real decent flaps on the tow vehicle too.
I made a setup that slides over my ball mount that has two big truck mudflaps that go right to the ground. Sure it looks stupid and ugly, but I use it even with my enclosed to help with rock dings and whatnot. It helps things stay cleaner.
The boat thing is a good idea. I wonder what they charge for that?
I need to make sure that there are good mudflaps also!
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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how far away is the car ?
The car is about 4 hours away.
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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I thought about that also. I want to get it this sunday, but i want to be home for the superbowl. I would have to leave my house at 7AM and leave his house by 4PM. I would also have to drop the hammer in the truck, and hope the old county mounties are watching someone else. 
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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I moved my stock 32 plymouth 1500 miles across the county on a open trailer in a ice storm with salt all over the roads before a left I went to home depot a bought 4 cans of wd40 and covered everything body wheels bumpers bottom etc. it was kind of a pain to wash off when I got home but even bare metal parts did not get rusty
 that is interesting. I am glad that it worked for you! I will give that some thought.
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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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. 
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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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?
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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
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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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?
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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!  
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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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! 
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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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. 
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Re: How do you haul a car in winter on an open trailer?
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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?
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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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