Enclosed Trailers....

[SmallHurst]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Born30YrsLate</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What if a guys want to buy a truck and enclosed trailer to haul his car around...think entry level, nothing fancy here.

-What is the minimum size motor you would want? Is a mid-2000s 6.0L vortec enough, this truck will also be the daily driver most likely. Towing will typically be within a 30-mile radius with one or two trips out of state.

-What is the minimum size trailer a guy would want to tow if transporting a typical musclecar, 20-footer?
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24' trailer is most frequent and gives you enough room to put stuff in and stay dry and safe in the box.

As for the truck, that depends on the terrain and if you are going to be long hauls or shorter pulls.

I know of several guys that have older Vortec 5.7 liter Chevys, but they are not pulling big hills. 6.0 gassers do okay but, I have heard many really complain the unloaded mileage.

I have complained about mine, but the price and the ability that I can use it as a secondary/ dedicated tow vehicle. I was able to pick up a 1984 Ford F-350 460 gasser dually for a song and a dance. I have to keep adding little things to it and feed it plenty of gas, but the truck has plenty of power and is a lot cheaper that new truck payments.

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Mid 2000's Chevy/GMC 2500HD with the 6.0 gas and 4L80E will pull a 8-9000 pound 24' box trailer all day long! Good, all 'round, efficient setup.

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BTW, it can double as comfortable sleeping quarters with a queen sized air mattress - and camp out at Maple Grove Park campground for the multi day races!