Russ – Spring 2010

Is a 6x12 enclosed trailer large enough to tie down a Hotshot or CC?

DaveP – Spring 2010

Yes, but make sure it has a Vee nose. I've used one for several years hauling Pre-Wars to the 52 CDs. I have an electric winch mount in the angle of the Vee. Single axle, drop down ramp and side door. ideal for my needs.

DaveD – Spring 2010

As DaveP has stated a Vee nose is a little extra security for having enough space. Seems to trailer a little nicer too. You can make it with a VC as it is only 11' 6" bumperette to bumperette. Remember that that 6' wide doesn't give you a lot of extra space to get to your tie downs. I have seen it done as Dave suggests by mounting the winch on the floor and using it as the securing mechanism in the front, then using only rear straps. If you do that you better make sure your winch won't back out by itself. A CC is a little longer if I remember right (I've never had one but I think 12' 3" was mentioned to me one time), too long for a non Vee front trailer.

RW – Spring 2010

I used a 6 X 12 to haul my 48 Station Wagon from Detroit, MI. I had to remove the bumpers and braces to get it in and close the back door, but it worked fine. Be sure to tie it down so it doesn't move around. I also set it over to the right side so fat olde me could get in and out of the car.

PeteB – Spring 2010

My 52 Super Sport is 11' 4 1/8" bumper to bumper with out bumperetts. My 48 CC truck is 12' 2 1/8” overall. I think we need to measure any unit, they can deviate by as much as a foot inside. I want a V nose for tool box/cooler/luggage room in the nose. Really would like one that is lower than most of what I see, so as to tuck in behind for better slipstream. Been told it's advisable to have double axle for better handling.

Butch – Spring 2010

While a twin axle trailer may well pull and handle better than a single axle, the main reason to go with multiple axles is safety and security! On the way home from Wauseon, we had a trailer bearing fail and lost the hub, wheel and tire and ruined the stub axle (greased before we left home 185 miles away). We didn't know anything was a miss until a trucker got around us and stopped us. We had lost the assembly about 10 miles back. I know that two or more axles cost more money and are extra maintenance, BUT so is a lost load and the time and inconvenience.