trailering model A

[29ModelA]

Originally Posted by Contenderizer

8X20 enclosed works for me (29 P/U or 29 Tudor); I can squeeze in and out just fine. You probably don't need the extra length, but it my case, that's where I keep my wife on long trips.

Before purchasing, be sure to check the width of the door opening as they can vary a great deal by manufacturer.

Also keep an eye on the height, many new trailers have a beaver tail option to help get taller vehicles in (and lower ones)

[Skibb]

But fellers, how high should the rear entry be for a '31 Sedan. Don't want to bump my head.

[spdway1]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

It's a major investment, buy the biggest and widest you can afford. If you're like most of us, older and portly (if not, you will be) the 7' wide is going to be (become) a problem. Remember, bigger is better. JMO
Paul in CT

Paul,
I have to agree that "Bigger is Better", but only in a trailer...LMAO!
See you in June.
Don Jr.

[Cool Hand Lurker]

Be sure to measure the height of the door.

It doesn't matter how long and wide it is if you can't get the car inside.

[29ModelA]

I measured my rear door for you. The opening is 6' 5" but mine has a beavertail on the rear to help get taller vehicles in.

[Skibb]

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Originally Posted by 29ModelA

I measured my rear door for you. The opening is 6' 5" but mine has a beavertail on the rear to help get taller vehicles in.

Thank you... I have a open 20 foot Anderson Trailer. I'll start looking for one like you have.............

[29ModelA]

Originally Posted by Skibb

Thank you... I have a open 20 foot Anderson Trailer. I'll start looking for one like you have.............

Mine is a United, the company has been around over 20 years and had a 5 year corrosion warranty on the frame. It is fully undercoated. A fully aluminum Legend brand was another I was looking at, but I don't tow that often so the added cost wasn't beneficial to me. Older United trailers I had seen seem to still look good. United has a 25 year floor warranty as well if I recall, which seems crazy to me.

I opted for the heavier duty 5100lb axles for a GVWR of 10,200 but you don't need that for hauling the A, the twin 3500lb axles would be plenty. My A is not all I will be hauling in mine though.

Make VERY sure they have a good isolation layer between the aluminum sides and the steel frame if you buy a steel framed trailer. Many of the label only trailers out of GA that are cheap only isolate with paint, or a caulk/undercoat and it is not enough.

I looked at a used 6 year old trailer that was full of holes along where the walls met the frame due to galvanic corrosion.

Edit: Mine also has a 4' wide side door, vs the standard 3' or so.