goosneck trailer

MonteC · 05-05-2010, 10:09 PM

What would you guys get or what would be better for hauling lowered cars?

A wedge style or a flatbed style? Im looking a couple trailers. Both 38ft Both are car haulers not equipment haulers. Both are all metal construction.

But the details arent really important. I just want to know which style is better for loading and unloading lowered cars?

Also once i pick a trailer up ill be offering tows to the track, since i dont have anything to haul to the track ATM.

05Saleen · 05-05-2010, 10:13 PM

Dove tail trailers are alot better on loading and unloading cars lowered cars.

MonteC · 05-05-2010, 10:22 PM

Dove tail isnt a type of trailer. The flatbed im looking at HAS a dovetail, most all flatbed car haulers have dovetails. The wedge trailer sorta mimmicks the dove tail on a flatbed trailer.

I guess i can post up pictures incase anybody isnt familiar with the two trailers.

wedge:

flatbed:

You alsmot cant see it in that picture but the flatbed has a dovetail.

BigdaddyDupree · 05-05-2010, 10:23 PM

seems like i would like the flatbed better. and it seems more practical like you could use it for other stuff if you wanted. the wedge is purpose built trailer but thats just my opinion

MonteC · 05-05-2010, 10:28 PM

Im kinda partial to the flatbed. Easier to strap cars down and feels more stable while towing. The wedge sucks when strapping cars down you have to fish for the chains in the middle sometimes crawl through the under side of the trailer like a jungle gym to hook the chains up. Ive pulled both and had to strap cars down on both. But ive never towed lowered cars on either.

BigdaddyDupree · 05-05-2010, 10:29 PM

i know my trailer is a flat trailer but only 20 foot. but has a 4 foot dovetail and long ramps. and we loaded zacs car with no problem

MonteC · 05-05-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BigdaddyDupree

seems like i would like the flatbed better. and it seems more practical like you could use it for other stuff if you wanted. the wedge is purpose built trailer but thats just my opinion

Great minds think alike. That is also a point i was tossing around. I could use the flatbed for other things if needed, but it would be difficult hauling anything expect a car on a wedge.

But i would make that sacrifice if a wedge would accommodate lowered cars better than a flatbed. I am hoping someone has experience with this.

BigdaddyDupree · 05-05-2010, 10:31 PM

i dont see it being any easier. the flat bed looks low. id go flat bed and not turn around man. s-10 would look good on the front

gearmesh, inc. · 05-06-2010, 12:10 AM

Even though the wedge is purpose built for car hauling, you will be able to load 3 cars on it and have a shorter overall length, since one car typically sits over the pin. This shorter length will make it easier to maneuver in tighter spots.

Yeah, I know, count on me to throw a monkey wrench into the established momentum of getting the more versatile flat trailer!

clubracergt1 · 05-06-2010, 06:17 AM

JMO, but I would go flatbed simply for practicality. In the event that something breaks at the track, a flatbed is much easier to push a vehicle onto. Also a flatbed trailer makes a wonderful makeshift, trackside lift for working on the bottom of your ride in a pinch. I have changed a trans on a flatbed trailer, at the track, on a '75 Corolla GT4 car. It wasn't the easiest thing in the world, but it beat working off of jackstands. I don't see the wedge style trailer working very well in that situation. I also agree with Dupree-the flatbed can be used for so much more than just hauling cars.

MonteC · 05-06-2010, 06:20 AM

Damn you Gerald! You do have a valid point though.

MonteC · 05-06-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by clubracergt1

JMO, but I would go flatbed simply for practicality. In the event that something breaks at the track, a flatbed is much easier to push a vehicle onto. Also a flatbed trailer makes a wonderful makeshift, trackside lift for working on the bottom of your ride in a pinch. I have changed a trans on a flatbed trailer, at the track, on a '75 Corolla GT4 car. It wasn't the easiest thing in the world, but it beat working off of jackstands. I don't see the wedge style trailer working very well in that situation. I also agree with Dupree-the flatbed can be used for so much more than just hauling cars.

Well both have winches. But yeah i can see what your saying about a make shift lift.

Illusions · 05-06-2010, 07:00 AM

I vote Flatbed. The front of the Blazer is only 5-1/2" from the ground and I've seen some lower get loaded to a flatbed. I just takes some boards or 7 ft long ramps not the 5 footers you commonly see. plus there are other tricks to getting lowered vehicles on and off too.

BAD BOB · 05-06-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BigdaddyDupree

i dont see it being any easier. the flat bed looks low. id go flat bed and not turn around man. s-10 would look good on the front

only time it would be up front

BAD BOB · 05-06-2010, 07:24 AM

i have heard that hauling 3 on a wedge trailer sometimes you will get hasseled by DOT bc of the amount of cars being hauled (dont know if its weight) even if you have not for hire on the side. they just wonder why you are hauling 3 cars at one time.

MonteC · 05-06-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BAD BOB

i have heard that hauling 3 on a wedge trailer sometimes you will get hasseled by DOT bc of the amount of cars being hauled (dont know if its weight) even if you have not for hire on the side. they just wonder why you are hauling 3 cars at one time.

Big brother all up in my business.

BigdaddyDupree · 05-06-2010, 09:11 AM

just go flatbed.

minytrker · 05-06-2010, 12:08 PM

I pull alot of trailers here and haul all kinds of stuff from trucks, tractors to car. The flatbed is the way to go. Im thinking about getting a smaller one myself. I been using a 48ft goose neck but its over kill sometimes. The car hauler wedge is about only good for cars, I have free access to one here and have never even pulled it.

Darryl Buckner · 05-06-2010, 01:43 PM

For a fact a gooseneck tows better then a tag along trailer. Also keep in mind to get a license tag for it if it is that long. I didn't know until I got stopped with my enclosed, that I needed a tag in S.C. I was told any trailer over 18' or total package (truck and trailer) of 70' or more. Its not a big deal, no insurance is required, and its a permanent tag (no renewal necessary), and it a $70.00 one time fee..

MonteC · 05-06-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Darryl Buckner

For a fact a gooseneck tows better then a tag along trailer. Also keep in mind to get a license tag for it if it is that long. I didn't know until I got stopped with my enclosed, that I needed a tag in S.C. I was told any trailer over 18' or total package (truck and trailer) of 70' or more. Its not a big deal, no insurance is required, and its a permanent tag (no renewal necessary), and it a $70.00 one time fee..

I didnt know that either. Thanks for the heads up.

I guess ill go after the flatbed.

Anybody want a car dolly?

05-05-2010, 10:09 PM	#1
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	goosneck trailer What would you guys get or what would be better for hauling lowered cars? A wedge style or a flatbed style? Im looking a couple trailers. Both 38ft Both are car haulers not equipment haulers. Both are all metal construction. But the details arent really important. I just want to know which style is better for loading and unloading lowered cars? Also once i pick a trailer up ill be offering tows to the track, since i dont have anything to haul to the track ATM.

05-05-2010, 10:13 PM	#2
05Saleen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 3,159	Dove tail trailers are alot better on loading and unloading cars lowered cars. __________________ 05 Saleen, 91 Mustang LX, 99 Lightning

05-05-2010, 10:23 PM	#4
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	seems like i would like the flatbed better. and it seems more practical like you could use it for other stuff if you wanted. the wedge is purpose built trailer but thats just my opinion __________________ . What you wanna do?

05-05-2010, 10:29 PM	#6
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	i know my trailer is a flat trailer but only 20 foot. but has a 4 foot dovetail and long ramps. and we loaded zacs car with no problem __________________ . What you wanna do?

05-05-2010, 10:31 PM	#8
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	i dont see it being any easier. the flat bed looks low. id go flat bed and not turn around man. s-10 would look good on the front __________________ . What you wanna do?

05-05-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Dove tail isnt a type of trailer. The flatbed im looking at HAS a dovetail, most all flatbed car haulers have dovetails. The wedge trailer sorta mimmicks the dove tail on a flatbed trailer. I guess i can post up pictures incase anybody isnt familiar with the two trailers. wedge: flatbed: You alsmot cant see it in that picture but the flatbed has a dovetail.

05-05-2010, 10:28 PM	#5
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Im kinda partial to the flatbed. Easier to strap cars down and feels more stable while towing. The wedge sucks when strapping cars down you have to fish for the chains in the middle sometimes crawl through the under side of the trailer like a jungle gym to hook the chains up. Ive pulled both and had to strap cars down on both. But ive never towed lowered cars on either.

05-06-2010, 12:10 AM	#9
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	Even though the wedge is purpose built for car hauling, you will be able to load 3 cars on it and have a shorter overall length, since one car typically sits over the pin. This shorter length will make it easier to maneuver in tighter spots. Yeah, I know, count on me to throw a monkey wrench into the established momentum of getting the more versatile flat trailer! __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

05-06-2010, 06:17 AM	#10
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	JMO, but I would go flatbed simply for practicality. In the event that something breaks at the track, a flatbed is much easier to push a vehicle onto. Also a flatbed trailer makes a wonderful makeshift, trackside lift for working on the bottom of your ride in a pinch. I have changed a trans on a flatbed trailer, at the track, on a '75 Corolla GT4 car. It wasn't the easiest thing in the world, but it beat working off of jackstands. I don't see the wedge style trailer working very well in that situation. I also agree with Dupree-the flatbed can be used for so much more than just hauling cars. __________________ This space for rent

05-06-2010, 06:20 AM	#11
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Damn you Gerald! You do have a valid point though.

05-06-2010, 07:00 AM	#13
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	I vote Flatbed. The front of the Blazer is only 5-1/2" from the ground and I've seen some lower get loaded to a flatbed. I just takes some boards or 7 ft long ramps not the 5 footers you commonly see. plus there are other tricks to getting lowered vehicles on and off too. __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

05-06-2010, 07:24 AM	#15
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	i have heard that hauling 3 on a wedge trailer sometimes you will get hasseled by DOT bc of the amount of cars being hauled (dont know if its weight) even if you have not for hire on the side. they just wonder why you are hauling 3 cars at one time. __________________ IM BAD BOB

05-06-2010, 09:11 AM	#17
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	just go flatbed. __________________ . What you wanna do?

05-06-2010, 12:08 PM	#18
minytrker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,089	I pull alot of trailers here and haul all kinds of stuff from trucks, tractors to car. The flatbed is the way to go. Im thinking about getting a smaller one myself. I been using a 48ft goose neck but its over kill sometimes. The car hauler wedge is about only good for cars, I have free access to one here and have never even pulled it.

05-06-2010, 01:43 PM	#19
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	For a fact a gooseneck tows better then a tag along trailer. Also keep in mind to get a license tag for it if it is that long. I didn't know until I got stopped with my enclosed, that I needed a tag in S.C. I was told any trailer over 18' or total package (truck and trailer) of 70' or more. Its not a big deal, no insurance is required, and its a permanent tag (no renewal necessary), and it a $70.00 one time fee.. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson