A buddy and I are looking at ordering new enclosed gooseneck trailers. What are your must haves? If you were making a wish list what would be on it?

We're looking at 42-44' trailers with bathrooms and a bed in the riser area.

That sounds like something I've been fantasizing about if I ever win the lottery!

* Triple 6000 lb axles w/16" tires - 15" tires blow out too much and main reason for triple axles is that if your in an area where you can't pull off to change a flat/blown tire, the 2 remaining tires will help support the trailer without being overloaded by the time you find a spot. (Of course triple axles will be tough your on the wallet if you travel over toll roads a lot.)

* Dual halogen lights outside.

* Dual electrical outlets outside & multiple interior. (Box fan, battery charger, etc.)

* Generator/box.

* Dual in-floor spare tire storage. Good for tool storage too even if you dont carry 2 trailer spares.

* I've been thinking that a roof hatch in the riser area might come in handy some day.

* As much storage cabinets and wall racks as possible.

* High wall slick mounts.

* Iffy on a winch. I carry a few good come-a-longs.

* Escape door properly positioned for full car door opening clearance.

* I think the rubber "coin" floor is more durable than vinyl flooring.

* Diamond plate rectangles positioned for each tire. (Possibly raised if needed to help the door clear, but you can only go so far if the car is low.)

* Overhang or big drip rail above the ramp door to minimize rain from getting in the door seams and possibly latch mechanisms. (Had a hinge support area rust out because water got inside the ramp.)

* Heat/A/C.

* Had an awning on my 28' tag, but it was a pain & was removed after it got damaged.

* Always get a little more length than what you "think" you'll need.

Probably more ideas if I had time to check out more options.

Post pics when you get it!

Make sure you read up on the upcoming CDL rule changes. X amount of weight and boy are you on their radar. Going after horse trailers big time

Beside the usual things, ac/heat, Gen compartment, 16" tires, etc. The stuff that is generally in every trailer.

These are things I will have in my next trailer the end of this year. LED lighting everywhere(as much 12 volt as possiblwe) to including outside. Wheel well cabinets, a fold down table. TV/Monitor and sound system inside and out. As much cabinetry as you can fit in the trailer, overhead and base cabinets as well as overhead on opposite side of wheelwell cabinet. Storage for things like ratchet straps, portable awnings, chairs, oil etc, I like having a closet to hang my gear, a winch compartment either under cabinet or in floor, and a toolbox under the counter top. Extended rear ramp to ease loading and unloading. Rear loading lights. Plumbed for air outside and inside and room for under cabinet compressor. 35 or 50 amp service for shore power. As large and inverter as I needed. Think that's most of it. Id like to have a good awning that attached to trailer and storage for that too, get tired of the portables.

I had a 34 foot tag with living quarters. In part due to the weight and the stories about state patrol, giving tickets for cdl, weight etc. I sold it and got a 26 foot tag, and a crank up slide in camper for the truck to stay in at the races. Believe it or not the rig now weighs 2,000 lbs less, than the 34 trailer. My camper has a queen bed, A/C, furnace bathroom with shower, when it is cranked down its the same height as the trailer, improving fuel mileage. I been averaging 13 mpg, Plus I can take just the camper fishing when I want to. Also most highway patrol see a slide in camper pulling a smaller tag trailer with no decals, might think it has a ranger or other 4 wheeler in it, not a race car. I did buy an extended tongue on the trailer to keep the everything in clearance on tight turns. I always like storage in the floor for spare tires and other stuff. 16 inch tires and a fat man door to get in the car when loading.

The one thing nobody offers....A drivers side escape door on a bathroom trailer along with a slide out generator door...

I want one with all three, and it seems its impossible unless I order a $40k trailer.

well if we are talking lotto money hehehe

for those who dont follow dirt racing

besides the stuff already listed, if I ordered a new trailer today, I would 17.5 wheels and tires and a air ride suspension. The air ride would allow me to lower the trailer once I got to the track, make off loading car easier and jumping in and out 100 freaking times a day less of a work out for this old man.


Joe

This definitely depends on what part of the country you are in. Penn is a whole lot different from the west. They fire up those steel plants yet?

https://www.racingjunk.com/Trailers-with...p;from=search#4

This is our “wish trailer”. It’s also high enough that we could throw the Jeep in it and spend some weekends in the cooler high country in the summer. Also like that it has room in front of the cabinets for the golf cart. Would also be easier to cool the sleeping area.

Someday.....

Been looking at that exact trailer for over a year now. Layout is perfect for what I'm looking for. Just needs a roof air, heat, and a fridge.

Got me an old 28' Haulmark. Just get as big as you can afford. You can always add things as you go. That is what I have been doing. Mine was too good of a deal to pass up. I have repainted the entire inside white, added overhead aluminum cabinets, battery box & winch, electric tongue jack and being that i am in the hood I added latches that i lock from the inside so even if someone snips the padlocks off of the big rear door they still cannot open it from the outside.

I also use the electric tongue jack as a anti-theft device in addition to the tongue lock. Jack it up as high as it will go & pull the fuse which is hidden in the harness. Then no one else can lower it onto their truck to be able to drive away. I also wrap chains thru the wheels & lock them together.

Dustin has a 28'(I think) trailer currently. I can understand wanting more. I waffled between a large living quarters trailer and shorter trailer and motorhome. I ended up with the latter.

Definitely an electric tongue jack, because I'm old and lazy. We lower ours all the way and remove the power to it.

Electric tongue jack is a must have for most enclosed trailers, and really every Gooseneck trailer it should be standard. The LQ trailer vs. Motorhome/Tag combo, is really up to what do you do other then go racing? I also have a 24' open trailer to haul my SkidSteer, so I still need a diesel truck. I'm also thinking long term. When I retire, I want to head south for the winter, and race my way north as the weather gets nice, and enjoy as many tracks as I can. Since it's just me, I don't need a ton of living space.

Oh I still have a diesel dually too as does my son

Never buy a Pace trailer, POS to the MAX! my beater (2015) 24' enclosed with 2' v-nose has broken down three times now. Also, NEVER buy spring axle trailers, only torsion axle...

I wonder if Bloom paid for that with all the money he mad years ago hauling dope?

Lots of great suggestions. I would definitely get a winch, dual batteries, a shower,12v LED lighting, and an aluminum trailer.

Right now I think InTech builds my favorite trailer.

Correct, 07 28' Pace currently. I spend about 25 weekends a year at the racetrack (our season is short) so having some more amenities would be nice. Not required, but would be nice. If we can find something at a fair price point we're planning to pull the trigger on two.



We've been window shopping the various trailers on RJ like what Jay posted, those are in the realm of what we're after. Currently exploring a few different quotes from a few different sources and manufacturers, some which think the trailers are made of gold, rather than steel. Aluminum isn't in the budget so ATC, Intech, T&E and Goldrush are off the table.

A personal favorite of mine:
https://www.racingjunk.com/Trailers-with...from=category#2

I ordered and picked up my trailer last year but it’s a lot smaller than the one you are looking for (26 footer). I had it wire for a stereo with four speakers and out side antenna. Then I wired in my stereo. I had a mouse hole installed for a winch and put mine in. Garment closet worked out very nice because a 30 gallon fuel barrofits perfect with lots of extra room. Inside light and extra electrical outlets. One electrical outlet up front outside. Two quarts 500 watt lights which I later bought led lights for. Rubber coin floor then I mounted diamond plates where the tires sit. 16 inch wheels and tires. Smooth side no rivets. 4 foot side door. Workbench and I wired in an inverter.

I've got a Vintage which has been a very good trailer. Mine has the rubber coin floor and the only thing I don't like is after 3-4 years it starts to shrink and pull away from wheel wells, and the back lip. But otherwise very easy to clean. FWIW.

One thing I forgot to ad was a 60" double door as well. My new trailer will likely be an InTech 30 or 32'er. I wont do a dbl coin floor again for the shrinkage factor and it will pusker and not lay flat. Heat is an issue where we are and will stick with the vinyl floor I've had. Easy to clean with a mop and added some diamond plate for the tires.

60" door is planned. On a couple of the quotes its a $350 upgrade over the 48" which comes standard. Worthwhile IMO

I don't have either, but I would think a golf cart ramp to go with the wide door would be handy. I can see times where you would want to load the race car but leave the golf cart out for a while.

So basically I want what I have with a bath package and a generator slide out...

my wish list for my trailer is that it doesn't blow any tires on the way to the track.. or on the way home...

On my 43' trailer I have the bath and sink with
a 50 gal water tank.. the Onan gen is mounted
in the bed of my truck.. I have only blown
1 tire over the years

sounds like a nice setup ... i have a Cheesy two-axle 20ft trailer.. no water no air barely a spare. . I will say we towed through Death Valley regularly in extreme temperatures blowouts can be common..

there is alot of good info here. Thanks for everyone who replyed. My first enclosed trailer was a 26 ft Haulmark. I liked it except everything corroded real bad. I then bought a U S Cargo. It was only a 24 and the floor went soft. You could walk across it and feel it sagging. I have been looking at a 34 foot these are $5950.
https://www.wowcargotrailers.com/new/SGC/2018-SGC-8.5X34-501770ef0a0e0ae85433d567ca2367d6.htm

Birdtracker

If you are going to be racing when it is hot or cold out, insulation in the walls and roof, and even floor would be nice.

Some manufacturers offer a spring hinge on the ramp door to eliminate the cables. There's been lots of injuries from cables, so it's worth asking about.

A plate that is attached to the ramp door that covers the gap when you open the door. It's nice when you need to roll the car in or out on a floor jack, and for loading toolboxes or anything on small wheels.

Diagonal lights up in the ceiling/wall corner are nice and out of the way.

If you are going to haul a variety of stuff, e-track in the floor is nice, so you have plenty of tie down opportunities.

An escape door on the drivers side is really handy. Make sure you measure the height of the bottom of the door on the lowest car you will haul, and put that info on the build plan as the max height of the escape door bottom.

A "spare tire well" in the floor is a great place to keep seldom used stuff, or your spare if the cargo doesn't cover it. The last thing you want to do along side the road when you have a flat is unload the car to get the spare out. I got a spare tire well for stuff, plus a wall bracket for the spare.

I've had steel and aluminum trailers. I like the aluminum better. It's lighter and it doesn't get rusty. You pay for it up front, bu it helps the resale, too.

THe aluminum floor is nice, it's easy to clean. Make sure the ribs run fore and aft, not side to side. I actually saw one with a serrated aluminum floor running side to side. I asked the salesman how you would sweep it, he was flabbergasted by the question.

Here's a couple pics of my newest trailer:

I picked up a 32 foot tag last year. It has a shower, toilet, stove, sink, cabinets, heat/AC, awning, outside lights, inverter, water tank, drop down bed and two cots, fridge/freezer. It's pretty nice to have a mobile home with a car and golf cart in it.
It's rated at 18,000 pounds.

I've been looking at inTech as well, nice trailers. I want one with a bathroom so the wife will go with me from time to time.

A personal favorite of mine:
https://www.racingjunk.com/Trailers-with...from=category#2

Thats a sweet trailer! I say do it!

friend of mine in SoDak has a brand new 30ft In-tech.... I came to the realization that I would feel guilty letting it sit outside. It's that nice. No shower/potty though. Last I talked with Intech they indicated they would set it up for tanks, but don't do the shower/potty install.

Dragula.... that lil section between your quad and your car is my living quarters.

Aluminum trailer with aluminum floors.... I gotta wonder what the temp of that floor would get to on a balmy Las Vegas day in June. Considering the temp of the blacktop parking lot can get north of 150, I have to think that might be an "issue" in these parts.

Forest... that trailer is similar to the one I linked. I LOVE that layout. One big advantage is that the "loft" is isolated from the garage. It would be a lot easier to cool that part, than the whole trailer.

My old Haulmark had wood floors I painted. Later a friend that does flooring carpeted it for me with some industrial carpet. I really likes that.

My trailer has a few options that make it more user friendly.

Definitely like having the retractable screens on the back door:



The fold away seating in the cargo area and slide in the LQ is always nice:




And a side door that can also fold down and make a ramp:



Power awnings are super nice to make some shade. The 17.5 wheels and tires is probably my favorite upgrade! I never worry about a blow out.



And just not complete without the satellite dish!

beautiful set up Craig!!

Yep, Craig wins!

ATC trailers are very nice.

My understanding is that the owners at InTech were former partners at ATC but had some sort of disagreement on the forward direction of the company.

As nice as the InTech trailers are their "living quarters" are pretty industrial.

I need to do a few things to make it nice like the new ones. Skin is pretty chalked and some trim is beat up. Going to have ATC reskin it white, replace the trim, and add the full wheel trim moldings this summer. I bought this one for my dogs! It has stairs to the bedroom that they can climb up and down. All the other ones had ladders and been unable to teach the dogs to use them. Wife wants to replace the carpet and add wood floors.
Here's a few more, might give you some ideas.