RE: [Chrysler300] Car Haulers for Chrysler 300's

["Knutsen, Mark C" <Mark.Knutsen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Ryan,

 

I purchased a three year old 28' Interstate Trailer for my G. The 28 is
probably a little too long, but these are a pretty common size so it
helped me to hit my price point. My trailer is white with upgraded axles
(6K pounds), finished interior, and extra insulations in the
walls/ceiling. Not sure why the previous owner (a laundry service) added
these things but all work to keep the interior temperatures moderate
with seemingly very little moisture.

 

For garage use, I went to the local Wahl-mart and purchased a set of 4
aluminum stabilizer jacks for $40. I place one in each corner of the
frame when the car is out (it drops several inches when loaded). This
also takes the load off of the tongue jack. I do not have the driver
side exit door so I have a large piece of Styrofoam attached to the wall
so I can open the door all the way without fear of a chip. With the
window down I can get in/out although I have been known to hit the power
seat control. By the way, my trailer has no interior vents. I was
concerned at first and was planning on adding them but after monitoring
gas odors (there are none) and moisture, I don't see the need to disturb
what seems to be a good environment.

 

For towing, I would purchase or have installed one of the new dual cam
anti-sway/load leveling systems. They are not easy to set up but from
what I have read they are best reasonably priced towing system. I'm not
sure if my G is just a little heavy, but when I took my loaded trailer
to the scales to set up the tongue weight it came out to closer to the
5K pound range. I would definitely make sure your trailer can net 6K
pounds. Lastly, make sure you have some really good tie down straps and
that the tie downs in the trailer are reinforced. I purchased Mac's tie
down straps and have been very pleased so far.

 

Hope this helps

 

Mark Knutsen

Chrysler G type

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Ryan Hill
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 5:12 PM
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Chrysler300] Car Haulers for Chrysler 300's

 

  


Greetings all. I suppose this isn't entirely 300 related but I think it
qualifies.....

Winter is not that far off again and I've lost my storage for two of my
collector cars. Living in a damp part of the world, I'm concerned about
keeping my vehicles dry. Building a shop on my property isn't an option
right now so I came up with the brainwave of buying a 20' enclosed car
trailer as a mobile, dry, and secure single car garage to store my '65
300. Of course I'd also be looking to use it for actual transport
purposes as well. Most of the trailers I've been finding used are not
capable of handling the 4100 + lbs of car I want to park inside so I'm
looking at 10k GVWR units. 

I'm in Vancouver but would expect to find better pricing in Washington
or Oregon states and am always willing to travel across the border for a
better deal. Does anyone have any words of wisdom or opinions regarding
basic enclosed car haulers? What should I be looking for? What brands or
models are recommended....or NOT recommended? I'm looking at Cargomate,
Interstate, Haulmark, and Pace (Pace seem to be lower quality??) Does
anyone know of a suitable trailer for sale or a reputable dealer on the
west coast?

Any advice or leads would be greatly appreciated.

Ryan Hill 

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