Trailer Recomendations

[hillis75]

I am needing to haul a 1970 E-Type and a 1959 XK 150 across North Carolina USA about 270 miles. Im thinking about buying a open air trailer/car hauler. Is there anything I need to look for or recommendations of what type of trailer to buy? I will be towing these cars one at a time so the trailer only needs to accommodate one car at a time. My concerns are ground clearance and tie down points for the cars. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[bitsobrits]

Before I bought a trailer to use only twice, I would look into professional car transport services. The last time I needed a car moved, in 2018, it cost about $950 for a 750 mile trip, with enclosed multi car trailer, insured.

[hillis75]

The trailer would be used a lot more then just transporting the cars across the state. The XK150 still needs work done so I would need to trailer it to where ever it is being worked on. I'm just wanting to make sure there are not any special requirements for loading/unloading and towing these cars.

[budmarston@aol.com]

Pay close attention to the tie-down points, especially those that involve the wheels. The straps must not be close (less than an inch, based on my experience) to any body sheet metal, or you will risk, at minimum, major paint damage. You do not want a strap damaging the body. I would recommend that the wheel tie-down points be close to the tires. This advice based on personal experience with damage to my E-type by a 'professional' transporter.