August 22, 2019, 07:10 AM
bcMOD3X3XHauling a dragster and doorcar
Recently bought a new to us 235” Racecraft dragster and was wondering if some people that hauled a dragster and doorcar in their trailer could post some pictures or provide any helpful tips. We have a 28’ Vintage Outlaw with 18” cabinets across the front. My plan is to back the dragster in onto a set of ramps to help give more space for the door car. I had a tube chassis Vega that we were going to put in the trailer with it but I wrecked the car beyond repair in the middle of July, so now the plan is to race the dragster next season while saving back for a new door car. I’m thinking that the next door car will either be a S10 or Camaro, based on the space that I should have under the dragster. Just curious if anyone has a similar set up. Thank you for any tips or helpful ideas.
August 22, 2019, 10:12 AM
wideopen231BUY BIGGER TRAILER. I know not what you asked. The dragster alone will take 24'(235 wheel base + 30" nose and 18" of tire out back). The cabinet would have to go no question and even with drag ster front at ceiling I do not know if any chance of fitting it in. Would be tighter and more loading chore than I would want.
August 22, 2019, 03:38 PM
SP 124XWe have a 28' +6" tall with no front cabinets. My dragster is 225" and my wife has a back half Cutlass with a cowl hood and it's extremely tight. There is plenty of room with our tube chassis Vega.
August 22, 2019, 04:28 PM
BuckyThree axle?
August 22, 2019, 04:46 PM
bcMOD3X3X2 axle. 5000lbs axles and 16” wheels
August 22, 2019, 06:38 PM
ferndaleflyerMy friend has a 28ft Pace with cabinets across the front and carries a 235in dragster and a 70 Chevelle in there. It is 1ft extra high.
August 22, 2019, 07:06 PM
tony4569So its safe to say a 28 foot trailer with 9 feet inside should be no problem. No cabinets in the front ??? 9 feet hight is a sprint car trailer
August 23, 2019, 06:39 AM
SP 124Xquote:
Originally posted by tony4569:
So its safe to say a 28 foot trailer with 9 feet inside should be no problem. No cabinets in the front ??? 9 feet hight is a sprint car trailer
Absolutely
August 23, 2019, 07:11 AM
NC3x58quote:
Originally posted by bcMOD3X3X:
2 axle. 5000lbs axles and 16” wheels
This right here would be a no-go in my opinion.. any trailer with two cars (even two dragsters) should at least be triple axle, even if it's 28'... If you truly want to put two cars in one trailer, look into upgrading the trailer also with possibly going to a 30-32' to gain even more space and make it easier.
August 23, 2019, 08:33 AM
555RATquote:
Originally posted by ferndaleflyer:
My friend has a 28ft Pace with cabinets across the front and carries a 235in dragster and a 70 Chevelle in there. It is 1ft extra high.
Same trailer here with a foxbody.
August 28, 2019, 08:27 AM
PackmuleQuestion, do most of you have CDL license or if not have you had any issues with the larger trailers?