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I have a 22 Ft. ATC with just a few options in the interior, and I feel like there is nothing behind me. I used to run a 26ft Steel Discovery trailer all over the US with a 5.7 Hemi Ram so I would have to believe an aluminum 26 ft. ATC or...-
Holy Crap... thats standing by (in?) your product!!!
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Us rednecks just jacknife the tow vehicle and use a second pickup to pull the car on the trailer with a rope.My project super trailer uses a Tractor Supply 4K pound winch. Remember, you're not picking the car up, you are pulling it. That being...
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I have an open trailer, so exiting the vehicle after loading isn't an issue. I ended up installing a 3500 lb Summit Racing brand winch with a synthetic rope for loading after accidentally lunching my wife into the air. She was standing on the...
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I actually prefer loading with the winch, as I can watch the spitter clearance on the ramps, and later fender clearance (only about 1-1.5" on each side) closely. No way to see that from in car.I've used 2000-2500lb atv winches for years. You...
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Bugs reacted to steveespo's post in the thread Trailer Parking En Route to/from a Track Day with
Like.Most all hotels around race tracks have areas where truckers can park. I usually back my trailer up against a retaining wall or earth berm to make it difficult for thieves to easily get the car off or out of the trailer. And your method of... -
Bugs reacted to PatrickStapler's post in the thread Trailer Parking En Route to/from a Track Day with Like.I used to have the exact same setup as you. I did the same things you did…Google Maps on satellite view to find an acceptable hotel and then call. Fortunately, we basically traveled only about three different routes so over time you learn your...
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Bugs reacted to KazarS197's post in the thread Trailer Parking En Route to/from a Track Day with Like.Sorry I missed this. I've heard many guys lodge in Cranberry, Pa where many hotels have plenty of space for parking. It's about 20 min away and the closest major hotel area. There are no rest stops on the turnpike close to the PIR exit...
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Find a nice local campground. Should have plenty of space, office staff, and be generally safer than Walmart (although most Walmart's probably have cameras covering everything now). They might even give you discount if you tell them you only...
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Bugs replied to the thread Enclosed trailer options.Hi Matt, I use the Mac's 2" VersaTie equipment for securing each wheel:The first picture shows the ratchet close to the tire, but you can position it as far away as your straps and track will allow, so that it will extend out from under the... (see full post)
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