Topic: Trailering
in Forum: C3 General Discussion
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2431
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Perfect!! Thanks Larry. There's a phone number. Maybe I can reach the guy
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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I friend of mine has an '86 vert. He has a small (4x7) utility trailer with a Sears car top carrier bolted to it. He drove it from NY to FL and back a few years ago and never had a problem.
Low center of gravity and low wind resistance.
With the short tongue it is difficult to back up, so just park it so you only have to go forward.
And watch out for small wheels and high speeds.


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I hope it works out for you, Marshall. Be sure and let us know what you find out. Good luck.
Larry
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Jenison, MI - USA
Joined: 10/2/2004
Posts: 198
Vette(s): 2010 Corvette Engine 400 horse 435 FPT,ghost flamed,chrome block,rack&pinion,hooker headers/pipes,lowered,Tremec5spd, 3.73,'67 hood,'72 sld t-tops, cstm logo seats, dualquad 500cfm 383/435hp stroker.VPB susp frt and rear, 1980 CUSTOM CARGO TRAILER
Two issues: #1 What held me back from trailering was how absolutely awful the hitch looked on the back of any vette. Yet like you I wanted to take some road trips and needed storage. So I ultimately went to a Blacksmith Shop and had them custom build a setup for me that is not visible when the hitch isn't being utilized. The way it works is the ball/insert is angled to lock into the what the blackmith built. #2 Be very careful when you pick what you are going to pull. No matter what the websites say it is real easy to get something behind your Vette that will dramatically effect handling. I have friends in local vette clubs who have situations that require them to have a wheelchair with them and so I looked at how they trailered those - the units were still too big for me. I started looking at motor cycle trailers and found a mid-70's Escapade that was designed to be pulled behind the old Honda Goldwings. This was the perfect solution for me - low profile trailer, large capacity, and it came with an articulating trailer tongue that makes manuverability a snap. I stripped all the chrome off of the trailer and had it repainted and flamed to match the Vetrte - and I actually get noticed as much for the trailer as I do the car. I have no pictures but am attending a show today and will take some to show you. Good Luck
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