Towing Track Car

[Grayson]

Grab one of these. Throw the spare tires and other junk in the bed of the truck. If I had a race car, I would want to show it off. No W/D needed.

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That trailer is as much as a good starter miata.

 

[carbondan]

Check out my thread from 2 years ago - towing a bunch of my track cars but most recently and most extensively my GT3 Cup car. No WDH needed. It tows beautifully. Way more than enough power for any situation, excellent braking. Aside from a little bit of sagging rear suspension which is nothing more than a cosmetic 'problem' it's a perfect setup.

GEN 2 - Towing Track Car with 2019 Raptor - Need some help

I'm an absolute beginner at towing so please forgive my ignorance. I have a stock 2019 Raptor Will be towing from Seattle to Bay Area CA and back several times a year, and plenty of local 2 hour trips almost every weekend during the summer. Looking at buying this trailer...

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[Gated_6]

Thanks all for the previous input. Especially Carbondan. Back on this project but am pursuing an enclosed 20 or 24' trailer. Most likely an ATC race trailer.

20' = 2828lb
24' = 3208lb

Would be towing a single sports car at a time. Most likely within 1-3 hours of home in largely flat and straight Florida. Perhaps to some tracks a bit further away if the rig proves itself.

I've reached out to ATC to see if the recommend the use of a WDH since their trailers are aluminum.

Cars weigh 3200 - 4100 lbs dry. The 4100lb would be an exception once evert 5 years or so for a large service on one vehicle. Most commonly to be used with GT4 RS at around 3200 lbs curb weight.

Is anyone towing sports cars in a comparably sized / weight enclosed trailer? If so, any input?

Have also read an additional tip of securing car within trailer via the chassis to prevent so much movement over undulations.

 

[PGas32]

I’m sure it’ll do it, just be aware that a Raptor isn’t the right tool for that job. I had a barebones 20’ ATC with a 2600lbs Spec Boxster in it and that was enough for me to upgrade my long bed F-150 with the 5.0 to a Super Duty. It just wasn’t a fun experience, the truck was clearly stressed (it’s not just the weight, remember you’re towing something the frontal area of a small house), warped rotors in no time, etc.

You’re mileage may vary, and to be fair, I’m definitely not one of those ‘can’t even tell it’s back there’ guys.

 

[MountainSportscar]

Glad I found this thread. Looking to use my G2 to trailer home a new toy car. The uhaul trailer pictured on page 1 will work then, yah?

 

[Syberspace]

When I raced, I ran an aluminum 24ft ATC and all in with car and gear I was around around 7000#. Some manufacturers say not to use a WD hitch on an aluminum trailer... I ran one for 6 years and never had an issue.
I towed that trailer with a 2020 raptor (and even a 2020 Durango SRT). Towed it just fine. I did have RAS on the Raptor, and bags on the Durango, but that was just to compensate for a little sag. The WDH did most of the work.
I tow a SxS and 22' pontoon with my Gen 3. I don't run a WDH on those setups, but do have Airlift 1000 bags on the Raptor to help with sag. Around 6000# with the SxS and #3500 for the pontoon.

 

[sf2360]

I use my Raptor to pull my Futura trailer. It's a little expensive but is one of the best trailers. I've used a Uhaul trailer, which also did the job.

 

[Polo08816]

When I raced, I ran an aluminum 24ft ATC and all in with car and gear I was around around 7000#. Some manufacturers say not to use a WD hitch on an aluminum trailer... I ran one for 6 years and never had an issue.
I towed that trailer with a 2020 raptor (and even a 2020 Durango SRT). Towed it just fine. I did have RAS on the Raptor, and bags on the Durango, but that was just to compensate for a little sag. The WDH did most of the work.
I tow a SxS and 22' pontoon with my Gen 3. I don't run a WDH on those setups, but do have Airlift 1000 bags on the Raptor to help with sag. Around 6000# with the SxS and #3500 for the pontoon.

This is probably dependent on whether the frame of the "aluminum" trailer is truly aluminum or steel.

Steel trailers probably weigh 800-1000lbs more but my preference would be for a steel trailer. The reason is largely due to durability. If you catch the edge of an aluminum trailer on an edge, it's not going to withstand damage as well as a steel trailer. It's also going to cost significantly more to repair than a steel trailer. I would think if you're not exceeding 7,000lbs, the Raptor should be able to handle a well balanced (CAT scale optimized) flat bed car trailer with the Eibach HD rear springs and a WDH.

 

[NH Bad Rap]

I see guys hauling a campers all day with them in my area.

 

[Arizona Free]

A 20’ or 24’ enclosed trailer provided lots more advantages over an open trailer.

The ability to have all your tools, tires, air bottles, race fuel, ramps, coolers and ez-ups etc. then you can rest or sleep in the trailer at the track if needed. The. You have your truck bed and cab for other track and travel items.

As a bonus you get advertising and security and your car remains clean too.