[69Goat1]

Originally Posted by Mr Anonymous

When looking at 20-24ft trailers, play close attention to GVW "rating". Five lug wheels almost always means a 3500lb axle, which means two axles = a 7,000 gvw trailer. Six lug wheels are 5,000lb axles and a 10,000 gvw. Most all of the cheaper 24 ft trailers have the 3500# axles. The unloaded weight of the trailer plus a car can have you at 7,000lbs very easily. Add in a golf cart, toolboxes, etc, and there you go. If you buy a 7,000lb GVW trailer, plan on keeping spare hub/drum assemblies and wheel bearings with you.

You'd be surprised at how many private individuals selling trailers have no idea what the GVW rating of their trailer is.

When I went shopping for a 24ft enclosed, I looked at probably two dozen before I found the one I have. 10,000gvw but its pretty beat. Minus one very annoying and hard to diagnose intermittent electrical short, its been a good unit.

6 lug are 5500 lb rated...

[Mr Anonymous]

https://thetrailerpartsoutlet.com/5k...UaAqCeEALw_wcB

[455 pontiac]

I agree 6 lug is the only way to go

[CraigG.]

Thanks guys - this has been very helpful. Mostly I was interested in the more basic - lower end trailers. Currently I am considering a new 2019 H&H '24 with 5,000 axles - $7,150. - Any thoughts?
Thanks Again, Craig

[sdbob]

Waiting for mine at SAY Trailers. Any day.

[ponjohn]

I borrowed a 20 ft enclosed for a 73 Ventura and it was tough getting it tied down in the front.

[sdbob]

Strange ,left work, went to pt,message from SAY, trailer is in. 26ft Tail Wind. Finished inside,etrac in floor.To dark to take pics. Probably ,very busy right now,pick up next week.

[Mike Davis]

Originally Posted by ponjohn

I borrowed a 20 ft enclosed for a 73 Ventura and it was tough getting it tied down in the front.

I went from a 24ft to a 28ft and still need more room. I don't think you can ever have "enough" room in a trailer.

[BruceWilkie]

Any trailer... here are some things to consider.

Winch cable through deck under a roller and back up to vehicle tie point. Cable also goes over roller on deck. Add some frame stops(preferably adjustable like a jackstand center coming through deck) and front ain't going anywhere . Add adjustable stops in rear and ratchet straps to lock it down on stops, vehicle secured.

Fenders too high for door clearance is easy to resolve with pieces of 2×12 on deck.

Steel wool dipped in oil (wrung out to not drip) and stuffed in holes is very effective for pest control. They won't eat it or nest in it(even daubers). You can use light coat of spray paint vs oil in areas that only see dampness. (or just leave it as is and change out steel wool as needed)