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Those who use enclosed trailers to transport their GT350’s, I have a question.
How do you load/unload?
I’m not a small man and don’t fold up like I used to. Crawling in/out of the window isn’t much of an option although I may try before I decide what to do. Do what you ask? We’re 90% sure we’re moving this spring, everything being equal.
Current plan is to buy an enclosed car trailer to transport the car and also use it to move most household items. We’ll make a few trips. We’re also downsizing….getting rid of “stuff”.
Looking at an escape hatch trailer as the best option.
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Winch with a "V" strap connected to J-hooks under the car using the angled keyhole-shaped cutouts in the front subframe as shown in the owner's manual.
 

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Winch with a "V" strap connected to J-hooks under the car using the angled keyhole-shaped cutouts in the front subframe as shown in the owner's manual.
Then how do you get it out? Tip the trailer up enough and lower it out via winch?

For the OP, trailer with a side door? Adds cost but would do what you need.
 

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Then how do you get it out? Tip the trailer up enough and lower it out via winch?
Correct - always want a nose-high attitude when loading and unloading, so that the car doesn't runaway into the front of the trailer.
 

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Escape hatch is THE way to go. It was a mandatory necessity on the trailer I bought earlier this year.
 

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Winch with a "V" strap connected to J-hooks under the car using the angled keyhole-shaped cutouts in the front subframe as shown in the owner's manual.
Does this put pressure on the spoiler?
Obviously angle is very important.
 

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Ford sells tied own brackets that bolt up to the frame in front of the back wheels and behind the front wheels. Then I cross the straps in front and rear.
Our trailer has inside fenders and it's a tight fit (the GT500 has fat front fenders). I can't open the doors so I climb out the window.
An escape door over the fenders would have been good, but I still couldn't open the doors.
I called Featherlite about adding an escape door , and they said that it was steel inside the wall for the axle support and couldn't be done.
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Does this put pressure on the spoiler?
Obviously angle is very important.
No interference with the R splitter on the Mule, but I do add a pair of race ramps to the trailer ramps so that the incline stays around 5 degrees or so.
 

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I use a winch as well. The side doors are a good option as well. With a remote winch you can guide the car up yourself and dont need the wife to repeatedly back up and go forward :)
I use my track tow hook with a strap for now.
 

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my trailer had a winch so I always winched in the race car
The doors usually hit the trailer so it was mandatory
 

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(2) things for those using an enclosed trailer

1. Get a winch. Easier/safer loading and you'll be happy you have it if (when) your car breaks. All track cars break eventually.

2. Escape door is a godsend if you can get one/don't like climbing out the window. I didn't get one in the new trailer because I needed the wall space, but even though I'm still (fortunately) limber enough to crawl through the window, it gets old really quick.
 

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Ford sells tied own brackets that bolt up to the frame in front of the back wheels and behind the front wheels. Then I cross the straps in front and rear.
Our trailer has inside fenders and it's a tight fit (the GT500 has fat front fenders). I can't open the doors so I climb out the window.
An escape door over the fenders would have been good, but I still couldn't open the doors.
I called Featherlite about adding an escape door , and they said that it was steel inside the wall for the axle support and couldn't be done.
Lou
If the reference is to the Ford Performance tie downs, here's a good link for those, with visuals:
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...e-available-for-purchase.159960/#post-3258393
 

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I don’t have trailer, don’t have a place to put a trailer BUT! If I did I’d like to have this for loading and unloading.
I’m sure it’s not cheap. Doesn’t cost anymore to dream BIG!
https://railryder.com/
 

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I have a 2019 GT350, and a Hallmark 20ft enlcosed trailer. I'm 76, 5'11'' 150 lbs, and in great shape.

All I do is simply drive the car in. Open the car door, and squeeze out. No problem. Been doing it forever. My big block '68 Corvette w/side pipes and 12.5 compression is extremely loud (sounds great though), so I winch it in.

Any questions ?
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