Trailering a C3

[Terry M.]

Re: Trailering a C3

As in motorcycle tie down straps that have a rated working load of probably 1,000-1,500#

Among other things. I just don't want to go into the many alarming things I saw. Nothing is to be gained by that. Maybe I should try again to see if the situation has changed.

[Dick W.]

Re: Trailering a C3

Among other things. I just don't want to go into the many alarming things I saw. Nothing is to be gained by that. Maybe I should try again to see if the situation has changed.

It ain't changed. Every show I go to, other than the truck shows, I get scared by some of the trailers, hitches, and tie downs I see. Some do not have a clue. There was a fatality last year not too far from me. Hauling a car down one of the worst mountains in Western NC. NO trailer brakes to begin with and the tow vehicles brakes overheated, driver went into a curve way too fast, threw the car off the trailer into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Two motorcycle tie down straps is what I heard.

I passed a trailer not long ago that had two motorcycle straps across the car, from side to side. Nothing to arrest fore and aft movement. Needless to say I did not stay close to that rig very long.

[Charles P.]

Re: Trailering a C3

Thanks for all the feedback. Does anyone have any advice about how to prep a car for open trailering in order to minimize any damage from rocks, debris, etc. to windshield/nose? This is a 600 mile trip. Thanks

[Ed N.]

Re: Trailering a C3

There is a white vinyl type of material that can be place on the car and windshield. This material is the same type that is used when new cars leave the factory and are transported on the trucks. They sell it in rolls. Easy to work with and sticks with static adhesion. I have used it in the past and it worked very well.

Other than the latter, I have seen cars shrink wrapped before, but I have never used this method since all my trailering at this point is performed in an enclosed trailer (thank God).

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[Dick W.]

Re: Trailering a C3

Just saw a Better on a U Haul trailer. Deck was 15'. Made a very neat package.

Do not use a car cover when towing unless you want to have to do some heavy polishing. A car cover at 55 mph is about the same as sanding your car with 1500 grit.

[Dick W.]

Re: Trailering a C3

Another point to remember is to install stops for the front wheels. I will post photos later when the car gets here. Four Star BowTie .