Re: Trailer questions

Posted by Ken_P On 2016/1/14 21:18:01

Jim, totally agree! Just trying to balance price, quality, and desired features - the normal age old problems with everything. It's pretty easy to spend north of 20K on a trailer, but the car isn't worth that much! I have a 3/4 ton diesel pickup, so I can tow a bigger trailer with no problems. I towed a '55 Patrician from MA to Roanoke, VA on my open trailer with no issues, but I knew it was back there!

Not sure if I am extra particular about tires, or just lucky, but I have never had a blowout (yet). I probably towed my 115c 9,000 miles while I owned it (three cross-country moves) and have never even so much as lost a wheel bearing. I towed the 120 from Cleveland back to Saratoga, again no issues, but I don't want to tow an all-original car on an open trailer much longer. If I had a dual cowl phaeton, transport would be the way to go, but I probably have 5 or 6 moves left in my Navy career before I settle down, so a trailer upgrade is in order.

If I go aluminum, I am looking at ATC or Intech. If I go steel, I am looking at Haulmark or maybe a company out of Georgia called Diamond Cargo. They are cheaper, but my fear is getting what I pay for! Anyone with experience with any of those brands?

For guys hauling pre-war cars - are escape doors worth it, or a waste of money? It seems like a nice to have and not a need to have with the narrower bodies of the pre-war models.