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A-Man · 06-30-2010, 06:34 PM

Since I have restored my 1930 Model A Coupe, I have not hauled it on a trailer. I am now more involved with antique auto tours, some which a distance away.

I have a Class III Curt Trailer Hitch on my 1995 Ford F150 pickup, with V8 motor.
I do not have a trailer for hauling, and will probably rent one for now. Would be a dual axle trailer. My question concerns if the Class III trailer hitch is adequate. The hitch has a 6000# Gross Load Weight Carrying Capacity. Considering the Coupe at around 2300# and the tailer around 1500#, total weight would be around 3800#. So, if I understand correctly, the Class III trailer hitch should be adequate??

AJ · 06-30-2010, 07:37 PM

Just chiming in, but I hauled a Model A (2200 lbs) on a U-Haul dual-axle trailer (1900 lbs) behind my '96 Bronco. My hitch was rated 5000 lbs, the minimum U-Haul would allow to rent the trailer.

allen · 06-30-2010, 08:12 PM

class III is fine for what you are hauling, the imporant thing is to strap it right I always pull front and rear, using soft ties around axle

1931 flamingo · 06-30-2010, 08:22 PM

When we flatbedded mine, we drove it in, then four point tie down with rachet straps thru the wheels, this lets the suspension work, 100 miles, didn't move. Safety chain a plus, because s__t happens.
Paul in CT TRPC and Wreckmaster certified light duty tower

Buz · 06-30-2010, 08:24 PM

Just make sure that you have trailer brakes and a proper brake controller.

Frank The Plumber · 06-30-2010, 09:14 PM

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I never liked trailering my cars on an open trailer, they get beat up by debris worse than if you drive them and you cant really cover them. I would use an enclosed trailer if I pulled again In the long run it may be cheaper.

Bob A. · 06-30-2010, 10:04 PM

Over kill. 4 ratcheting chain binders 4 ratcheting straps. the straps are used to pull down on the suspension.
I trailered it from Long Island New York to Florida Massachusetts. About 240 miles so my daughter could use in a 4th of July parade.

Bruce Adams · 06-30-2010, 10:16 PM

I have found it important to load the car quite far forward to permit sufficient tongue weight to make for safe driving on the highway.
Four wheel brakes go without saying, and are required by many states for some good reasons.

06-30-2010, 06:34 PM	#1
A-Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Posts: 166	Safe Model A Hauling on a Trailer Since I have restored my 1930 Model A Coupe, I have not hauled it on a trailer. I am now more involved with antique auto tours, some which a distance away. I have a Class III Curt Trailer Hitch on my 1995 Ford F150 pickup, with V8 motor. I do not have a trailer for hauling, and will probably rent one for now. Would be a dual axle trailer. My question concerns if the Class III trailer hitch is adequate. The hitch has a 6000# Gross Load Weight Carrying Capacity. Considering the Coupe at around 2300# and the tailer around 1500#, total weight would be around 3800#. So, if I understand correctly, the Class III trailer hitch should be adequate??

06-30-2010, 07:37 PM	#2
AJ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 43	Re: Safe Model A Hauling on a Trailer Just chiming in, but I hauled a Model A (2200 lbs) on a U-Haul dual-axle trailer (1900 lbs) behind my '96 Bronco. My hitch was rated 5000 lbs, the minimum U-Haul would allow to rent the trailer.

06-30-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
allen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: petal mississippi Posts: 550	Re: Safe Model A Hauling on a Trailer class III is fine for what you are hauling, the imporant thing is to strap it right I always pull front and rear, using soft ties around axle

06-30-2010, 08:22 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Safe Model A Hauling on a Trailer When we flatbedded mine, we drove it in, then four point tie down with rachet straps thru the wheels, this lets the suspension work, 100 miles, didn't move. Safety chain a plus, because s__t happens. Paul in CT TRPC and Wreckmaster certified light duty tower

06-30-2010, 08:24 PM	#5
Buz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pineville, NC Posts: 118	Re: Safe Model A Hauling on a Trailer Just make sure that you have trailer brakes and a proper brake controller.

06-30-2010, 09:14 PM	#6
Frank The Plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 693	Re: Safe Model A Hauling on a Trailer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I never liked trailering my cars on an open trailer, they get beat up by debris worse than if you drive them and you cant really cover them. I would use an enclosed trailer if I pulled again In the long run it may be cheaper.

06-30-2010, 10:04 PM	#7
Bob A. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 158	Re: Safe Model A Hauling on a Trailer Over kill. 4 ratcheting chain binders 4 ratcheting straps. the straps are used to pull down on the suspension. I trailered it from Long Island New York to Florida Massachusetts. About 240 miles so my daughter could use in a 4th of July parade. __________________ *"Some Talk the Walk while others Walk the Walk"* Last edited by Bob A.; 08-04-2010 at 09:31 AM.

06-30-2010, 10:16 PM	#8
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Safe Model A Hauling on a Trailer I have found it important to load the car quite far forward to permit sufficient tongue weight to make for safe driving on the highway. Four wheel brakes go without saying, and are required by many states for some good reasons.