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Paul Dobbin · 11-08-2016, 10:33 AM

The V-nose gives you extra storage inside as well as something to break wind (Not gas).
I agree that a 20 footer is better after using ours to move all our world collection of stuff 600 miles in only 10 loads. We haul our 34 Fords and occasionally a 35 Buick, even hauled a friend's 53 Cadillac and the 20' was almost to small, think BIG.
Make sure you buy one with Dexter Torque Flex axles, NOT spring suspension! Also avoid the glued together models, insist on rivets. It makes them follow you like a shadow instead of pushing you all over the road.
Another requirement is an inside beaver tail (Sloped floor inside makes loading much easier)
Ours was a Horton Hauler with two 5500 Lb Dexter Axles which gave us 11,000 load capacity and 4 wheel brakes. Bought used for $3500, used it 5 years and sold it for $3500, no complaints. Towed like a dream! We still tow, but with an open aluminum 1100 lb car trailer with two 3500 lb Dexter torque flex axles and 4 wheel brakes.

11-08-2016, 10:33 AM	#9
Paul Dobbin Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Smoky Mountains NC Posts: 61	Re: Buying an enclosed car hauler The V-nose gives you extra storage inside as well as something to break wind (Not gas). I agree that a 20 footer is better after using ours to move all our world collection of stuff 600 miles in only 10 loads. We haul our 34 Fords and occasionally a 35 Buick, even hauled a friend's 53 Cadillac and the 20' was almost to small, think BIG. Make sure you buy one with Dexter Torque Flex axles, NOT spring suspension! Also avoid the glued together models, insist on rivets. It makes them follow you like a shadow instead of pushing you all over the road. Another requirement is an inside beaver tail (Sloped floor inside makes loading much easier) Ours was a Horton Hauler with two 5500 Lb Dexter Axles which gave us 11,000 load capacity and 4 wheel brakes. Bought used for $3500, used it 5 years and sold it for $3500, no complaints. Towed like a dream! We still tow, but with an open aluminum 1100 lb car trailer with two 3500 lb Dexter torque flex axles and 4 wheel brakes.