Details/options for a car hauler

[Bob Pl]

So I'm this close ll to ordering.

What details/options would you suggest.

Steve E said brakes on both axles - check
extra tie downs - check
unpainted deck (paint delete) so I can put some good sealer on it.
Where do I specify the tie downs on an 18 ft for a c5 Vette? I assume the extra's go mid point between the car tie downs. So six or eight tie downs? May be occasional furniture hauler, etc.

controller for trailer brakes (what brand?) The Carson lady said theirs is not so good (nice of her).
alum ramps (where to buy)
take off fenders ($100 each option) Both sides?
What else?

How do I tie it down?
Park brake on/off?
In/out gear?

Total noob - never had one.

[Thomas Smith]

Ramps....

http://www.discountramps.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[KJ Christopher]

controller for trailer brakes (what brand?) The Carson lady said theirs is not so good (nice of her).

I like (and have) the Prodigy by Tekonsha. I haven't looked in several years though, so I'm not sure what is the best anymore.

[Steve Ekstrand]

Brake controller
http://brakecontroller.com/prodigy1.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Michael Sullivan]

I like the Prodigy brake controller, also. Two removable fenders because you never know when a car will have to go on backwards!

[Steve Ekstrand]

Carson removable fenders are a royal pain in the ass. You should look at one before ordering. Better to just try and get the door above the fender.

[John Coffey]

Set the parking brake after you've tightened down the straps. Leave the car in neutral.

[Jason Isley BS RX8]

Leave the car in neutral.

GM does not agree with you. They spec all cars are in gear for manuals, and park for ATs.

[Steve Ekstrand]

For a race tranny, we always left them in neutral, but street trannies? Why, just increases the risk in case of straps loosening or failing.

[John Coffey]

GM does not agree with you. They spec all cars are in gear for manuals, and park for ATs.

I don't drive or race GM car...

Why, just increases the risk in case of straps loosening or failing.

Strap the car properly. An e-brake and/or the trans in neutral won't keep the car on the trailer if the straps come loose.

[Tom Berry]

I put 12 tie downs on my open trailer
4 accross the front and rear evenly spaced and 2 on each side also evenly spaced.
Has worked out great for both car tie down and other stuff,
and I did haul my 99 and 96 Vette on this trailer.

[Jason Isley BS RX8]

I don't drive or race GM car...

No, but Bob does.

[Bob Pl]

I put 12 tie downs on my open trailer
4 accross the front and rear evenly spaced and 2 on each side also evenly spaced.
Has worked out great for both car tie down and other stuff,
and I did haul my 99 and 96 Vette on this trailer.

How close to the ends Tom?