Gary R.

Go with the 24', you can never have enough room and your Ram diesel will tow it like it isn't even there...

linzman

I agree with getting a 24' trailer. Leaves room for all the stuff you think you'll never get, like spare parts, tool boxes, moped or pit bike, etc. There's a reason not many 22' used trailers out there, and the few that exist have high turnover as people realize they need more room. If you're sure you'll never get any of this stuff, stick with the 20'.

Your car/trailer will likely weigh 7000# or more. when you're done, including extra wheels, etc.

The diesel will probably tow that without problem, but is the transmission on that 1500 up to snuff? I'm not so sure. I tow a 24' ATC with an F150 Ecoboost, it tows well, but the transmission needs work after 75K miles. Thank goodness I bought my first ever extended warranty.

LuigiVampa

I was towing with an Infiniti QX56 and have blown up two transmissions. Buying some sort of diesel rig in the spring. When you tow at the limit of your vehicle's capacity bad things happen.

BlueBarchetta

I have a heavily optioned 24ft InTech. Including my 2650lb car, spare tires, tools, etc my towed weight (from scales) is 7850lbs. Most importantly for your analysis, my tongue weight is very close to 1000lbs. Check two things on the Ram (or any vehicle you consider). Payload and tongue weight ratings, they are generally more limiting in your calculations than the overall "tow rating". Plan on your enclosed trailer tongue weight roughly 10-12% of the trailer overall weight.

My max tow F150 ecoboost tows the above load well. However, I have towed the above trailer close to 10k lbs, and frankly at that weight I would have rather had a super duty truck. There was plenty of engine, but the trailer was more in charge than I would have wanted.

I have not had trans issues, and my truck has 85k miles, more than 12k are from towing.

Like others, I would highly recommend a 24 ft vs the 22 or 20ft trailer. And I would very highly recommend the InTech.

Burkey

Pulled a trailex with a diesel Cherokee for the last 4 years, absolutely no issues, got a great deal on a 24 ft Motiv. Was having the debate with myself about what tow vehicle to buy, had to take the car to the shop, took the new trailer was about a 30 minute drive. Was probably the scariest drive I have ever had, including instructing went out and ordered a new F250 diesel. A lot of vehicles pull easy, it is about braking and sway control in my mind.

OGRacing

So if you win the big Lottery tomorrow that will mean money is not an issue than the place to buy that new 53' rig is here http://www.goldrushinc.com/

I've got one of their small ones ( 28' ) and it has been great for 22 years.
If you're picking options go with the heavier axles/brakes and tire/wheel. That's one area that I've seen more people have problems with towing. A lot of tires blowing out because they were over loaded. If getting options lay everything out on paper so you can see what it will look like. Take your time and do it right and in the end you'll be glad you did.

Bill

RickBetterley

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It's not what you can pull its what you can stop

alexaqui

How well do Cayenne diesels hold up towing a large 24" trailer as per the discussion? Rated capacity is 7700lbs. Any issues with the transmission?

grrrmonster

No way I'd pull a 24 with a cayenne. Wheelbase matters in the tow vehicle.

Frank 993 C4S

Anything bigger than a fully loaded enclosed Trailex is not safe with a Cayenne. The biggest issue that will limit your towing with it will be you max tongue weight. Been there, done that.

linzman

Agree 1000%.

cre8fun

sorry to resurrect an old thread, but thought the answers would be best here tied to all this great info.

Length - so resoundingly, it has been said here, go with a 24' even if you think 20' is good for your need. Question - are we talking 24' length inside the trailer or hitch to taillights?

height - I see many like ATC and haulmark, which are about 7'+ inside. also many like intek which seem to be about 5'5" inside. is interior height a driving factor? does the inside need to be 7' tall for a reason or is that only if you plan on having a workshop inside? seems like the short trailer would give you much less drag and be easier to tow.

thanks in advance for your thoughts.

LuigiVampa

27 foot minimum length - otherwise cabinets become difficult and you will want them.

You also want to be able to stand in the trailer so 7 foot is key.

These are the minimums unless you are just buying an enclosed transport which serves no other purpose other than to cover your car.

cre8fun

so in the thread, people are saying " I think 20' would be good" and the overwhelming response is "go with 24'". so are we talking hitch to taillights or 24' flat floor length inside trailer?

nxfedlt1

24 on the floor.