Ryan Weaver Wanted 2 tone C20/K20 tow vehicle for car hauler

[Lynn]

Ryan, I don't remember seeing the mileage on this one, but my original cats on my 6.0 made it to about 230,000 miles.

[Too Many Projects]

On the 7,000 gvw trailer, ask if You can get it with load range D tires. They usually come with C's and they barely meet the gvw at 1,750 lbs load rating each. I run load range D on my 7k trailer at 2,200 lbs capacity. This gives you some leeway on weight and a cooler running tire. When loaded with a 3,600 lb car they are more stable against side wind and sway than the C's too.

[67since67]

Originally Posted by Ryan1969Chevelle

I started looking at trailers…….

I like to understand all options before move ahead with any large purchase and although I see a lot of 24’ 9900 lb GVWR trailers at events there is a low cost alternative that seems to meet any needs I have or will have in the future.

20’ Long, 8.5’ Wide, 6.5’ High,
Two 3500 lb axles, 7000 GVWR
Payload 4000 lbs
V nose
Brand new these are the same price as a used larger more heavy duty trailer which seems enticing.

Lower cost, more manoeuvre, better gas mileage, brand new, 3 year warranty, made in Illinois, hmmm….

I have a spending cap but this has me thinking…..

Ryan W31

What Mitch said on tires!...but to go one further I run Load Range E tires on 5400 lb axles. The new Good Year trailer tires are speed rated for 80mph. If you are going any distances today's interstate's will pound a trailer to death!

20' with a wedge is just fine unless you're hauling Impala's or bigger.

Stated you have a budget, but get it right and you have a trailer for life. Good luck with whatever you do!!- Bill W

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Originally Posted by Lynn

Ryan, I don't remember seeing the mileage on this one, but my original cats on my 6.0 made it to about 230,000 miles.

160K miles 266K kilometres.

One day I want to add a stainless exhaust with high flow cats and just a little bit more rumble but not very much.

Ryan W

[Too Many Projects]

I have to make a correction to what I said. I had my travel trailer in mind with the load range D tires. I do run E's on my car hauler 205/75x15 radials with 2,800 lb capacity and 80 mph rating. I have never run that fast with my 5.3. I would need a 100 gallon auxiliary tank in the bed to keep that up for long.

The 5,400 lb axles puts him back in the 10.k gvw category, which then requires a heavier frame, etc.
I do have a question...is the 20' plus the 3' wedge ? Also, an escape door would be a very worthwhile upgrade if ordering.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

I have to make a correction to what I said. I had my travel trailer in mind with the load range D tires. I do run E's on my car hauler 205/75x15 radials with 2,800 lb capacity and 80 mph rating. I have never run that fast with my 5.3. I would need a 100 gallon auxiliary tank in the bed to keep that up for long.

The 5,400 lb axles puts him back in the 10.k gvw category, which then requires a heavier frame, etc.
I do have a question...is the 20' plus the 3' wedge ? Also, an escape door would be a very worthwhile upgrade if ordering.

A few votes against the 7000 lb trailer………

I appreciate the feedback!!!

I think the best case scenario is to find a 2-4 year old 9900 lb GVWR trailer. (This would likely be a 24’ as they are much more common.

20’ is the cube, the V is in addition

Escape door is great but I am stretching to buy a trailer and need to keep this as low cost as possible.

Ryan W31

[Donnie]

Ryan, I know your on a budget, but I would get everything you want on the trailer. that way you only buy the trailer one time instead of twice.

if I would have got the wide body and escape door the first time. I wouldn't have bought the second trailer.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I have looked at a few more trailers.

I am torn between a 10 year old 24 X 8.5 X 7 9900 with new E rated tires, made out of plywood and a 2 year old 20 X 8.5 X 6.5 made out of OSB.

Older is less expensive but a little big for what I need.

Thinking currently.

Ryan W31

[Donnie]

better to have to much room. it will end up being used.

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by Ryan1969Chevelle

I have looked at a few more trailers.

I am torn between a 10 year old 24 X 8.5 X 7 9900 with new E rated tires, made out of plywood and a 2 year old 20 X 8.5 X 6.5 made out of OSB.

Older is less expensive but a little big for what I need.

Thinking currently.

Ryan W31