I went to a couple of trailer dealers today. The Big Tex 18' flat deck seems to be readily available but the dove tails are hard to get. One guy said their supplier stated that a price increase is imminent and that the dove tail could be ordered but it takes months to get.
I started thinking of ways to make a flat deck trailer work if the need arises.
I could make ramp extensions.....something like a 6 x 12 beam cut in a long wedge shape. The end nearest the trailer could be left flat for the steel ramps to sit on. The tongue of the trailer could be lifted to improve the angle as well.
Looking at some of the pictures here, I am also wondering if a 16 footer would be good enough. I looked back through the pictures and looked at these again....
That is a C body wagon on a 16 footer.
That is another C body on the same trailer. I was nervous of the idea of the back of the car hanging off of the trailer but suddenly remembered that when I am driving these cars, the back end is closer to the pavement anyway.
This Plymouth is about the same length as my Charger.....
16' may be enough. I have no plans to haul limousines.
A trailer dealer I spoke with had this ad on craigslist....
I saw their trailers. They seem robust. The hand crank stand at the front is back far enough to allow the tailgate to clear. 10" brakes on one axle only.
LED lights, I'd need a brake controller for it but from what I understand, my truck is wired for it. I have the 4 pin and 7 pin outlets in the bumper already.