The Ford Barn

Tom Wesenberg · 11-28-2014, 02:25 AM

For the safety of the cars, you'll want to use an enclosed trailer.

Wish I knew the story behind this picture.

trulyvintage · 11-28-2014, 10:58 AM

I don't think being in an enclosed trailer helped this car too much ....

Driver Fatigue - folks who drive more than the legally allotted miles
and/or hours in a day ....

Weather Conditions - folks who drive when the roads are wet, icy, foggy ....

Speed - folks who drive too fast for prevailing road conditions ....

Equipment Failure - folks who do not maintain the running gear on their
trailer and neglect to inspect their tow rig ....

Most accidents are preventable - if you care about your own personal
safety & the safety of fellow drivers - you will drive responsibly ....

Jim

Sixseven · 11-30-2014, 08:28 AM

The difference in tow capability between enclosed and open trailers is more about the wind resistance and less about the weight. Although there comes a time when additional weight can be a factor. Even a V-nosed trailer poses significant wind resistance which will limit the towing capability of trucks with smaller engines. Wind resistance with the enclosed trailer is a significant factor which can explain why local hauling at speeds of less than 50 mph can be successful in a Ford 150 or equivalent.

barkleydave · 12-09-2014, 10:21 AM

Thanks for all the responses!
I have pulled enclosed trailers loaded with cars. Nice for long hauls and keeping the car "fresh". Down side is fuel consumption and handling when it gets windy.
I pulled the one I used at 55-60 MPH. Open trailer it was a breeze to haul at 65-70.

trulyvintage · 12-10-2014, 02:01 PM

" Wind resistance " does not factor into the choice of a towing vehicle ...

Stopping capability does ....

I have always towed with an F350 Dually Quad Cab Diesel ....

It weighs 9500 pounds on average - my enclosed trailer
on average weighs 8500 pounds loaded ....

My trailer has a V nose which does nothing to decrease wind resistance.

I have a 4:10 rear differential.

I tow at 55 m.p.h. every day ....

I can safely stop my load in most cases .....

I reduce my speed to suit inclement weather conditions ...

Look around at what you see driving down the road ....

Folks with actual road experience will drive a diesel dually to tow a trailer,
others drive a gas powered inadequately equipped light duty pick up truck.

Jim

11-28-2014, 10:58 AM	#42
trulyvintage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Direct Enclosed Transport Since 2006 Posts: 4,160	Re: car hauler trailer I don't think being in an enclosed trailer helped this car too much .... Driver Fatigue - folks who drive more than the legally allotted miles and/or hours in a day .... Weather Conditions - folks who drive when the roads are wet, icy, foggy .... Speed - folks who drive too fast for prevailing road conditions .... Equipment Failure - folks who do not maintain the running gear on their trailer and neglect to inspect their tow rig .... Most accidents are preventable - if you care about your own personal safety & the safety of fellow drivers - you will drive responsibly .... Jim __________________ Click Here To See Where I Am Today What My Actual Customers Say Click Here Click Here To See Vehicles I Have Hauled

11-30-2014, 08:28 AM	#43
Sixseven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 482	Re: car hauler trailer The difference in tow capability between enclosed and open trailers is more about the wind resistance and less about the weight. Although there comes a time when additional weight can be a factor. Even a V-nosed trailer poses significant wind resistance which will limit the towing capability of trucks with smaller engines. Wind resistance with the enclosed trailer is a significant factor which can explain why local hauling at speeds of less than 50 mph can be successful in a Ford 150 or equivalent.

12-09-2014, 10:21 AM	#44
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: car hauler trailer Thanks for all the responses! I have pulled enclosed trailers loaded with cars. Nice for long hauls and keeping the car "fresh". Down side is fuel consumption and handling when it gets windy. I pulled the one I used at 55-60 MPH. Open trailer it was a breeze to haul at 65-70.

12-10-2014, 02:01 PM	#45
trulyvintage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Direct Enclosed Transport Since 2006 Posts: 4,160	Re: car hauler trailer " Wind resistance " does not factor into the choice of a towing vehicle ... Stopping capability does .... I have always towed with an F350 Dually Quad Cab Diesel .... It weighs 9500 pounds on average - my enclosed trailer on average weighs 8500 pounds loaded .... My trailer has a V nose which does nothing to decrease wind resistance. I have a 4:10 rear differential. I tow at 55 m.p.h. every day .... I can safely stop my load in most cases ..... I reduce my speed to suit inclement weather conditions ... Look around at what you see driving down the road .... Folks with actual road experience will drive a diesel dually to tow a trailer, others drive a gas powered inadequately equipped light duty pick up truck. Jim __________________ Click Here To See Where I Am Today What My Actual Customers Say Click Here Click Here To See Vehicles I Have Hauled Last edited by trulyvintage; 12-11-2014 at 10:44 AM.