V6 vs. V8 to Pull The Z

DR_ · 11-05-2012, 02:52 PM

I am sure you could upgrade the axle to 5000 lbs. however most states require brakes on car trailers. I highly recommend electronic trailer brakes and a good brake controller.
Since you are so close to maximum you really need a load distribution hitch.
Single axle trailers sway really badly but with a load distribution hitch and sway control it problably would be managable.
I had a custom 16" 2 axle trailer made as I wanted some pretty specific stuff.
I have divided garage stalls and I wanted to be able to put the trailer in the garage so I had them make it as wide as possible while still fitting, which was 93". Typical car trailers are 102" wide.
I had removable trailer fenders put on both sides.
I had rollers put on the back so it would not bottom out going down my driveway.
I had LED lights put on.
I had 7' ramps instead of the typical 4-6' ramps
The trailer came out to be 1500 lbs which is not much more than the same size aluminum
The price was $2200 which is about half what a comparable aluminum would be.

11-05-2012, 02:52 PM	#33 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 18	I am sure you could upgrade the axle to 5000 lbs. however most states require brakes on car trailers. I highly recommend electronic trailer brakes and a good brake controller. Since you are so close to maximum you really need a load distribution hitch. Single axle trailers sway really badly but with a load distribution hitch and sway control it problably would be managable. I had a custom 16" 2 axle trailer made as I wanted some pretty specific stuff. I have divided garage stalls and I wanted to be able to put the trailer in the garage so I had them make it as wide as possible while still fitting, which was 93". Typical car trailers are 102" wide. I had removable trailer fenders put on both sides. I had rollers put on the back so it would not bottom out going down my driveway. I had LED lights put on. I had 7' ramps instead of the typical 4-6' ramps The trailer came out to be 1500 lbs which is not much more than the same size aluminum The price was $2200 which is about half what a comparable aluminum would be. Last edited by DR_; 11-05-2012 at 02:54 PM.

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