Front End Clearance for Trailering

[Bobne]

Voodoo
What kind of ramp extensions are those?

Voodoo,
sorry, I meant the aluminum ramps.

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[Voodooo]

Voodoo,
sorry, I meant the aluminum ramps.

Oh lol. Those are bossin's

 

[canuhover]

Trailer Length

Can anyone tell me what the minimum trailer length needs to be in oder to tow the GT350? I am in the process of purchasing one and want to keep it as short as possible. Thanks

Kennie

 

[Stig'sBaldBrother]

Can anyone tell me what the minimum trailer length needs to be in oder to tow the GT350? I am in the process of purchasing one and want to keep it as short as possible. Thanks

Kennie

The car is 15.6' long and the wheelbase is 8.9'. You can fit it on a 16' though it would be tight. I think an 18' is ideal if you're not carrying anything else.

Here's a picture of my 20' trailer. I needed space for tires, toolbox and fuel jugs.

 

[FTD]

Can anyone tell me what the minimum trailer length needs to be in oder to tow the GT350? I am in the process of purchasing one and want to keep it as short as possible. Thanks

Kennie

At a minimum I'd recommend an 18' foot open or 20' enclosed.

 

[Bobne]

The car is 15.6' long and the wheelbase is 8.9'. You can fit it on a 16' though it would be tight. I think an 18' is ideal if you're not carrying anything else.

Here's a picture of my 20' trailer. I needed space for tires, toolbox and fuel jugs.

Do you have any problems with opening the doors without hitting the trailer fenders?
I'm also looking to buy a new trailer for my gt350.

 

[Dary]

No matter what, don't hesitate while loading your car!

[ame]

 

[FTD]

Sigh. Loading a car into a moving truck.

 

[ohtobbad]

you can't fix stupid.

 

[Stig'sBaldBrother]

Do you have any problems with opening the doors without hitting the trailer fenders?
I'm also looking to buy a new trailer for my gt350.

Yes, the fenders are removable though. I think the measured clearance to the door is 7.5 inches. My trailer fenders were 9 inches tall.

 

[R1Jester]

Has anyone used a tilt trailer for their 350 or other mustangs? I have access to one but wanted to know if it was a better option then say renting from uhaul or something. Dimensionals I know are good, just wasnt sure on the tilt feature helping or hurting with low clearance. Thoughts?

 

[Voodooo]

Has anyone used a tilt trailer for their 350 or other mustangs? I have access to one but wanted to know if it was a better option then say renting from uhaul or something. Dimensionals I know are good, just wasnt sure on the tilt feature helping or hurting with low clearance. Thoughts?

I almost bought a tilt bed trailer but didn't have my car at the time. If the angle is less the 5 degrees I think you'll be ok, or you could lay planks under the rear of the trailer before tilting it that are about 8-10' long so it gives a bit more room if needed.

 

[FTD]

It might be a better option than a uhaul, but most tilt trailers have high approach angles. They are also less ramp friendly.

 

[Voodooo]

Just watch the Uhaul trailer bed. The ones I seen that a lip on the inner trailer floor runner that may snag the lower bumper.

 

[R1Jester]

Thanks guys. I think I may go the tilt trailer route and try to find the best way to improve the approach angle.

Now I just need the car to be built!

I'll document what I do as I'm assuming somewhere down the road it might help someone out.

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