|
06-14-2018, 06:50 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: SIOUX FALLS, SD
Posts: 283
|
Towing Enclosed Car Trailer Pros and Cons
Howdy all. We are contemplating going full time in about 2 years. Part of the downsizing is going down to just one vehicle. My truck is flat towable but the wife's car can only be trailer towed. She does not like driving my truck so you can probably guess what way we (she) is leaning. So my question is what pros and cons are there for towing an enclosed car trailer. Also for those who currently tow an enclosed trailer, any recommendations on brands or construction?
__________________
Galen & Amy, Koby & Cassie
2011 Phaeton 40QTH
2017 Ram 1500 Big Horn
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
06-14-2018, 07:35 PM
|
#2
|
Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,518
|
The biggest pro is that you’ll be able to take your wife’s car and she will be happy. Happy wife happy life. You’ll also have the benefit of keeping you car out of the weather and you won’t have to worry about rock chips etc.
The cons are that it will add weight to your total and you could exceed your max weight. There’s also the problem of having to store the trailer when you arrive at a destination. Some CGs will have overflow parking places others may not and you have a hassle finding a place for it. You’ll have to make sure that the car has a towing hitch so that you can move the trailer.
I feel there are too many negatives for me to trailer a car.
__________________
Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
|
|
|
06-14-2018, 08:12 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,052
|
Wow, yeah, an enclosed trailer is a crazy amount of work, weight and storage hassle. I'd have to think just selling both current vehicles and getting one that could be flat towed or at least on a dolly would be the easiest solution. I always figure the enclosed trailers are for guys with race cars or classic cars.
I'm fully on board with keeping my wife happy but in your position I'd definitely start looking at alternatives (for the car ). I've never read about enclosed trailers much and am curious to hear of any experiences.
|
|
|
06-15-2018, 11:25 AM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Palm Coast Florida
Posts: 12,995
|
Pro, you can not only put the car in the trailer but should have room for some tools, bikes and maybe a kayak or golf cart depending on how long. It also gives you a good size garage or work area if needed. A pro that was not mentioned your car tires will last longer.
You will need to full time a bit differently than others as you have to be picky where you stay.
If I was out west I would for sure have a car hauler trailer and use the massive BLM land where there is a lot of room to park.
If you full time in the east, again need to be picky as to where you will stay to make sure they have room for your long rig.
|
|
|
06-17-2018, 06:44 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Elko, Nv
Posts: 2,452
|
In all our travels with our enclosed trlr we had to unhook it at one place that was back in only and not long enough of a space and they had extra parking for the trlr.
|
|
|
06-18-2018, 04:31 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,581
|
I towed a 24 foot enclosed car hauler to Alaska and back from Southern Oregon. Had a car, an ATV, BBQ, tools, spare tires and "other good stuff". Never had a problem - did have to move the trailer to a storage area in (I think) White Horse but that was not a problem. Currently pull an open car hauler and rarely have to disconnect the trailer. Inconvenient, well maybe, but I think the trailer pulls easier than towing four down. That's my humble opinion.
__________________
Bob & Sandi, dogs Tasha a Frenchie and Tiki a Skipperkey
SW OREGON 2005 34 foot DolphinLX
If towing: a bright red 2016 Mini Cooper on a tow dolly.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|