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Well you only have a few choices, a flat bed car carrier or an enclosed car trailer, either a single or doublestack... They are all going to be a pain to store at most campgrounds and you can expect to pay extra fees at most if not all campgrounds for that service. Also you have to think about tags, insurance and maintenance of a third vehicle as that is what the car carrier will be.....If it was me I would sell it and find a vehicle you like that can be towed four down
I bought the car knowing I would have to get a trailer so I want to go that route.
I undesrtand about storage and fees. What I'm looking for is advice on specific brands or features of the trailer itself.
Are all the flatbeds the same?
No there are different flat beds, your most common will be a wood floor model which is fine but understand you will be replacing the wood as the weather will damage it. You can opt for a metal flooring but that adds to the price and also the weight of the trailer... Most all flat bed car carriers will offer somewhere between that 82-86 inches between the fenderwells which will be plenty for the little vehicle you want to carry. You just have to decide how long you want it...16, 20, 24 feet etc. Some people like to carry other toys along with their vehicle like a golf cart or MC.
If it was me I would look for a nice used enclosed car carrier where you could not only carry the car but have some place to keep your lawn chairs, bikes grill, tools etc and everything would be out of the weather and also protected from rocks etc hitting it while going down the road
I bought the car knowing I would have to get a trailer so I want to go that route.
I undesrtand about storage and fees. What I'm looking for is advice on specific brands or features of the trailer itself.
Are all the flatbeds the same?
Buy Aluminum. lighter and good ones like Featherlite hold their value. Buy a trailer that will hold a fullsize car for better resale. Aluminum trailers cost more than double that of steel trailers.
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Behind a class A? No in fact it will tow better as long as you have the weight equally distributed.
AND your car will be forever grateful (so will the person that has to WASH the car)
Enclosed would definately be first class, and both the car and trailer will retain great resell value. One of my friends towed his Bell Helicopter and Gold Wing motorcycle in an enclosed trailer behind a Class A. It was a very handy combo.
Thanks for all the great advice. This is what I was hoping to receive.
I an going to look into an enclosed trailer.
Keep the ideas coming.
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