[tcb] Re: Trailer

  • From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
  • To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 15:44:49 -0500

Y'all actually care about paint?

On May 31, 2013, at 3:39 PM, "Denis" <coocoo@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hey! Maybe that’s why I never used one!
>  
> From: sammie smith
> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 1:54 PM
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Trailer
>  
> Hey Denis:  Yeah, I've got a perfect utility hauler trailer that I have 
> hauled VWs on for about 75,000 miles.  And you can't haul a car with a car 
> cover on it.  You will beat the paint to death and it will have scratches all 
> over it when you get to your destination.
> 
> --- On Fri, 5/31/13, Denis <coocoo@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> From: Denis <coocoo@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Trailer
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Friday, May 31, 2013, 12:35 PM
> 
> The trailer I drag Murray around on is a Texas Bragg. It is not enclosed. I 
> think mine cost around $1500. You could buy a cover to put on your cars  and 
> not buy the enclosure. Just a thought.
>  
> From: theresabuckner@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 12:31 PM
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Trailer
>  
> Tony P feels the ones with the V front pull better .    One of our buds in 
> Granbury just bought a new one in the last few weeks     Bob Warriner      I 
> am not sure of the price , but everyone felt it was a great price .   E mail 
> me & I will give you his # .  It may be to late, but I believe tomorrow he is 
> hosting a get together at his place .  He lives on a private air strip , on 
> the edge of Granbury Tx . He keeps his cars ( of which he has many ) in his 
> hanger . The Air Strip is having a "FLY IN "  ???   Bi planes with flour 
> bombs & lots of " stuff " going on . He is doing burgers noonish & the strip 
> is having a cheap BQ          dinner .  It sounds fun , but I have # 2 
> grandaughter grad from HS .  Plenty of VWs    Terry
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Fri, May 31, 2013 11:26 am
> Subject: [tcb] Trailer
> 
> Anyone out there who can add any insight into buying an enclosed trailer, 
> your comments would be welcome.
>  
> OK, I have been contemplating acquiring an enclosed car hauler trailer.  Have 
> been looking on Craig List and talking to people.  Here's what I think I 
> want:  8.5' X 20' tandem axle with ramp gate on rear and electric brakes.  
> Beyond that I have no idea.
>  
> Most of the ones I have seen advertised are 6.5' inside height and I am not 
> sure that is high enough to haul a bus.  Have found some used ones 24 & 28' 
> but don't really want to pull one around that long if not needed.  Also found 
> one that is 16' but that is probably too short for an enclosed trailer to 
> haul cars.  My open trailer is 16' but that seems sort of short for an 
> enclosed one.
>  
> Anyone know of any used ones around for a bargain price.  I have not been 
> able to find one that is a bargain.  Most of the used ones I have seen 
> advertised the asking price is so close to a new one that it is not worth 
> buying a used one.
>  
> Comments or suggestions will be appreciated; particularly from anyone who has 
> experience with an enclosed trailer.

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