Chuck 98 RT/10
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Lotsa good info in the archives if you don't get a response. Janni and Henry Cone are experts.
Enclosed Trailer????need advice
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Henry Cone
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King GTS
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AndyR
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How much does that Trailex enclosed go for?
You are fairly close to the " Trailer Capitol" of the World, Elkhart, Indiana. The town is just over the border from Michigan and it would probably be worth the drive. You might be able to get one custom built at a very fair price , as you might not have the normal shipping charges if you can pick it up yourself. Haulmark, American Interstate, and many others are in the area.
Some of our Indiana VCA members might be able to offer some leads for you also. Width is one of the main concerns, and if the wheel wells are low enough ( many are ) , a door can be installed on the side of the trailer, that when opened, will allow you to also open your door.
Some of our Indiana VCA members might be able to offer some leads for you also. Width is one of the main concerns, and if the wheel wells are low enough ( many are ) , a door can be installed on the side of the trailer, that when opened, will allow you to also open your door.
AndyR
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Thanks Bill, good suggestions.
Some thoughts I had:
• Able to fit in a standard height garage
• Can haul either Viper or Prowler
• Less than 24' total length
• Winch for loading vehicles
Some thoughts I had:
• Able to fit in a standard height garage
• Can haul either Viper or Prowler
• Less than 24' total length
• Winch for loading vehicles
Matt M PA
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Andy-most enclosed trailers will not fit in a normal garage. Also, a winch can be handy if you have a car that doesn;t run..but if you have your trailer built with a roadside escape door, you simply drive the car in...open the car's door and get out. Much easier and quicker than a winch. I made a long extension for my ramp door to allow the Viper to pull in without scraping. Mine is Haulmark 22'. You will want a 102" wide one for a Viper, not the standard width.
kverges
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Give www.aluminumtrailer.com a try. The big trailer on their home page is mine and they make a nice product. Mine will hold two Vipers - waiting on the '03.
King GTS
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AndyR:
Thanks Bill, good suggestions.
Some thoughts I had:
? Able to fit in a standard height garage
? Can haul either Viper or Prowler
? Less than 24' total length
? Winch for loading vehicles
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They're very inexpensive! I think they even offer a payment plan of @ $50.00 or $60.00 bucks a month! I have their brochure but I've got to find it. The have special made trailers for Vipers & you can have any logo you want on it.
A lot of us in the Houston Club are buying the new Dodge Trucks together and new Trailers to pull our Vipers to the track & to events. We're all planning on Trailering to VOI 7 as well.
Thanks Bill, good suggestions.
Some thoughts I had:
? Able to fit in a standard height garage
? Can haul either Viper or Prowler
? Less than 24' total length
? Winch for loading vehicles
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They're very inexpensive! I think they even offer a payment plan of @ $50.00 or $60.00 bucks a month! I have their brochure but I've got to find it. The have special made trailers for Vipers & you can have any logo you want on it.
A lot of us in the Houston Club are buying the new Dodge Trucks together and new Trailers to pull our Vipers to the track & to events. We're all planning on Trailering to VOI 7 as well.
King GTS
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Steve Ferguson:
I bought a 20' Haulmark enclosed, super wide, with a metal plate in the front to help keep the chips away, for $4,200 brand new. The way I did it was I called a dealer in Iowa, made the deal with him (Wright Trailers), and I went right to the Haulmark factory in Indiana and picked it up myself. By eliminating all the delivery and prep charges, I saved about $1,000. The trailer is nothing fancy, but it holds the Viper fine, along with all the tires, tools and extras that seem to be needed to enjoy a Viper for a full weekend.
You can find good deals if you are patient, but I couldn't get anything used for what I paid new. BTW, it came with a warranty, and I needed to use that once, and the repairs were all covered!
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The metal plate in the front........
Was that for chips to the trailer because I noticed that you got an enclosed unit? I'm new to the whole trailer thing........sorry.
I bought a 20' Haulmark enclosed, super wide, with a metal plate in the front to help keep the chips away, for $4,200 brand new. The way I did it was I called a dealer in Iowa, made the deal with him (Wright Trailers), and I went right to the Haulmark factory in Indiana and picked it up myself. By eliminating all the delivery and prep charges, I saved about $1,000. The trailer is nothing fancy, but it holds the Viper fine, along with all the tires, tools and extras that seem to be needed to enjoy a Viper for a full weekend.
You can find good deals if you are patient, but I couldn't get anything used for what I paid new. BTW, it came with a warranty, and I needed to use that once, and the repairs were all covered!
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The metal plate in the front........
Was that for chips to the trailer because I noticed that you got an enclosed unit? I'm new to the whole trailer thing........sorry.
Steve Ferguson
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I bought a 20' Haulmark enclosed, super wide, with a metal plate in the front to help keep the chips away, for $4,200 brand new. The way I did it was I called a dealer in Iowa, made the deal with him (Wright Trailers), and I went right to the Haulmark factory in Indiana and picked it up myself. By eliminating all the delivery and prep charges, I saved about $1,000. The trailer is nothing fancy, but it holds the Viper fine, along with all the tires, tools and extras that seem to be needed to enjoy a Viper for a full weekend.
You can find good deals if you are patient, but I couldn't get anything used for what I paid new. BTW, it came with a warranty, and I needed to use that once, and the repairs were all covered!
You can find good deals if you are patient, but I couldn't get anything used for what I paid new. BTW, it came with a warranty, and I needed to use that once, and the repairs were all covered!
