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01-13-2019, 04:33 PM
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Lightest weight car trailer
Folks,
What's the lightest car trailer that could haul a 3850lb 15.6ft car?
Thanks,
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01-13-2019, 04:39 PM
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I don’t know but we need one fir next year. Will be watching the thread.
What are you hauling.
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01-13-2019, 04:50 PM
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Hi Radar,
I am shopping for a toad at the moment to dolly or flat tow.
It got me thinking I really should see if there is a trailer that can tow my Wifes VW.
Specs put it at 3850lb and my coach has a 5000lbs tow rating, probably not doable but worth checking.
Cheers,
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01-13-2019, 06:09 PM
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Ours is going to be a Tesla Model 3 eventually but next year it will be our Nissan Leaf.
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01-13-2019, 06:10 PM
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What's your coach tow rating Radar?
I really like the look of the Model 3
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01-13-2019, 06:11 PM
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Quote:
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What's your coach tow rating Radar?
I really like the look of the Model 3
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10,000 pounds.
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01-13-2019, 06:12 PM
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Ah, a diesel coach so.
Mines a gaser so 5,000lb rating.
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01-13-2019, 06:57 PM
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01-13-2019, 07:02 PM
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Go with an aluminum trailer. They are about half the weight of a comparable steel trailer and about twice the price, generally speaking.
If you have the trailer built to your specifications the builder may be able to shave a bit of weight off. Lots of good builders out there. We had our stacker built by InTec. Good trailer, reasonable price and great customer service following the sale.
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01-13-2019, 07:03 PM
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Thanks both,
Looks like the weight will be too close to my 5000lb limit.
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01-14-2019, 07:18 PM
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An 82" wide 16' long Aluma Trailer weighs 1350#. It will have two 3500# Torsion axles. It tows like a dream and comes with ramps and tie down loops.
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01-14-2019, 07:24 PM
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Thanks Crasher,
If car was 200lbs lighter it would be perfect. Must get it on a scale.
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01-14-2019, 07:31 PM
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I have a 20' aluminum trailer, think it weighs just over 1200#. Torsion 3500# axles, dove tail, etc.. Tows great !!!
It does have the axles a little further back than I wanted, but does allow for some innovative ways to bring things home !!!!!!!
1 pic with the old 34Y Journey and the other with the new(er) beastasaurus rex.
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01-14-2019, 08:23 PM
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Quote:
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Thanks Crasher,
If car was 200lbs lighter it would be perfect. Must get it on a scale.
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FWIW, your motorhome will not know the difference of a few hundred lbs over 5,000.
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