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Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: bigdad] #301312 04/27/09 08:51 PM 04/27/09 08:51 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,095 Idaho Runner OP master
Runner OP master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,095 Idaho	my insurance company covered this, they didint pay for the trailer work that was needed, but did cover the car and pickup. http://www.pbase.com/runner1971/image/37677211 i really dont want to go any larger than a 24, i have to put the trailer someplace on my property . i also am on a budget, if i wasnt this is what i might buy. i want to sell my open trailer and a spare pickup i have and try to come up about even. http://www.racingjunk.com/category/48/To...M-CREATION.html

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: Whitey Nocar] #301313 04/27/09 08:51 PM 04/27/09 08:51 PM
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rockerbob mopar R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 583 Raleigh, NC	2005 Dakota 4X4 3.7 2004 Rumble Bee 5.7 1978 Diplomat 318 1969 Satellite 318 "bracket racer" 1966 Barracuda (in progress ) 1964 Dodge 330 (future race project) 1962 Belvedere (HUM????)

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: rockerbob] #301314 04/27/09 08:55 PM 04/27/09 08:55 PM
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Runner OP master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,095 Idaho	do you guys drive the car in or winch it in?. if you drive the car in, how do you get in and out without the left side door? if my track was closer i would just drive the car there.

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: rockerbob] #301315 04/27/09 08:58 PM 04/27/09 08:58 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: And from the rear. Had to put it this far back to reduce toung weigtht. It wanted to sway when a semi assed me if I pulled it up farther. Now its steady. Are you using a weight equalizer hitch... they are almost a must. I hauled my 26' with a 5.9 1500 for 5 years with the EQ hitch and it pulled great, stopped great(both axles with brakes). With the EQ hitch you can shift the weight around without upsetting things. I used the 1200 lbs bars

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: MR_P_BODY] #301316 04/27/09 09:06 PM 04/27/09 09:06 PM
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rockerbob mopar R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 583 Raleigh, NC	No just a regular hitch. I bought a new distribution set up & went to install it. However the brake controller was in the way. I need to get that relocated. It will deffinately help & I can pull the car back up if I want to. 2005 Dakota 4X4 3.7 2004 Rumble Bee 5.7 1978 Diplomat 318 1969 Satellite 318 "bracket racer" 1966 Barracuda (in progress ) 1964 Dodge 330 (future race project) 1962 Belvedere (HUM????)

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: rockerbob] #301317 04/27/09 09:46 PM 04/27/09 09:46 PM
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WILD BILL Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH	I have a 28' and fit my cahrger and golf cart in with the work bench. IIRC the work bench is 24" deep, the cart(EZ GO) gets backed in up to it, then the car drives in. My old Yamaha G 1 fit thorught the 48" side door though which gave me a lot more room. As for getting it in I drive it in and climb throuhg the window to get it and out. IMHO 10,000 Lb GVWR (or more) and weight distributing hitch are a must.

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Re: b body enclosed trailer #301319 04/27/09 09:57 PM 04/27/09 09:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH WILD BILL Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club
WILD BILL Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH	Quote: If you had an Arrow you could use a 18ft.... Or a Radio Flyer wagon

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: Runner] #301320 04/27/09 11:46 PM 04/27/09 11:46 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,897 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,897 Bend,OR USA	I have had three enclosed trailers so far, two 24 ft 10,000 lbs GVW and one 22 ft. 7000 lbs GVW The 1971 B bodys will fit in a 24ft and leave plenty of room to work and have a standard size cabinet(as long as the front side door is far enough forward) with a work bench top If your thinking of getting a golf cart then a 28 or 30 ft. is the best bet, buy the right size once IHTHs Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: Cab_Burge] #301321 04/28/09 06:14 PM 04/28/09 06:14 PM
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Runner OP master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,095 Idaho	thanks alot guys. i really dont see a gold cart or atv in my future. im cool with walking, i might take a bike though. what kind of fuel milage drop can i expect going from an open trainer to closed?

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: Runner] #301322 04/28/09 07:55 PM 04/28/09 07:55 PM
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rockerbob mopar R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 583 Raleigh, NC	Mine dropped 2 MPG but its still worth it cause it freed up a bay in my shop. I just leave the car in the trailer now till I go to the next race. 2005 Dakota 4X4 3.7 2004 Rumble Bee 5.7 1978 Diplomat 318 1969 Satellite 318 "bracket racer" 1966 Barracuda (in progress ) 1964 Dodge 330 (future race project) 1962 Belvedere (HUM????)

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: Runner] #301323 04/28/09 08:01 PM 04/28/09 08:01 PM
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blownzoom440 B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH	i just got a new 24ft for my 69 B body.it will be good not to worry if it rains.i can sleep laying down insted of the seat of the truck. good luck whatever you do.

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: Runner] #301324 04/29/09 12:52 AM 04/29/09 12:52 AM
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Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,897 Bend,OR USA	Quote: what kind of fuel milage drop can i expect going from an open trainer to closed? It depends on how you drive and the weight of the open trailer, I took a 850 mile trip with a freinds open trailer, it was empty for half the trip and we got 21.3 MPG with the air condition on towing at 67 MPH on mostly flat ground. I got 20.8 coming back at the same speed with a 1933 Plymouth 1/2 ton pick up truck on the trailer The most MPG I recorded with that truck towing my 24 Pace enclosed trailer empty was 15.6 MPG or so, that was towing at around 55 MPH. I usually towed a little faster than that and got 12.3 to 15.0 MPG, depending on the terrain, at around 68 MPH with the car in it That truck was a 1998 1/2 Ram 2500 2WD CTD with 3:54 gears, automatic and 235x85x16 inch tires My new truck, 2006 3500 4 wd four door with 3:73 gears, automatic, doesn't do that well Best so far has been around 12.8 at low speeds(under 75 MPH in NV.) Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: b body enclosed trailer [Re: Runner] #301325 04/29/09 08:08 AM 04/29/09 08:08 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: thanks alot guys. i really dont see a gold cart or atv in my future. im cool with walking, i might take a bike though. what kind of fuel milage drop can i expect going from an open trainer to closed? You will find that it doesnt make much difference with the weight of the trail and contents(unless REAL heavy) but the big front wall of the trailer is what kills the mileage... keep the speed down and its less pressure on the front and a little better mileage

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