RE: TH for hauling a miata
Thanks again for everyone who replied and the input / information you provided.
Much appreciated. My wife and I have come to the conclusion that some of you have as well: That is a race trailer with living quarters is the ticket for various reasons.
Take care, good luck and safe travels.
Greg
RE: TH for hauling a miata
dahammer & hotvdub,
Thanks a bunch to both of you. Like I said, I've researched a ton with no luck so was somewhat prepared for this, but thought I'd give it a shot.
Don't get me wrong, we can ge a pretty sweet race trailer with living quarters and it sounds like thats just the way to go for durability, weight, safety, etc. Maybe thats why you never see any TH's in the paddock ! :)
Anyway.. No need for anyone else to burn time with replies. That'll do it.
Will be goin with a gooseneck race trailer with living quarters.
My wife and I actually kinda came to that conclusion this morning.
It's the way to go.
Thanks, good luck to everyone and take care.
Greg
RE: TH for hauling a miata
This may help with my questions:
Wanting a TH to get my Miata to the race track instead of a race trailer with living quarters.
Will be towing with a 09 Ram 1 ton 6.7 cummins dually mega cab with short box.
The Miata is 13 foot bumper to bumper and weights 2100 lbs. Approximately another 1500 lbs of tools, tires, spares and stuff.
I've done major scoping of almost all the TH manufacturers websites and not finding what I need.
TH wants / needs.
1. Goose neck.
2. 3 slides
3. At least a 16 foot garage.
4. Wall and door between garage and living area.
5. Garage capacity of at least 4000 lbs.
6. Ramp angle to get the Miata in and out of the garage without bottoming out.
7. Secure and safe tie downs.
8. Around 40 feet to allow for the garage and ample living area.
9. Safely and comfortably towable with the vehicle specs given above.
Looking forward to help from all the gurus here and those of you that have been there done that.
Thanks in advance.
Greg
RE: TH for hauling a miata
I don't know what make and model is out there that will fit my needs, so asking them weight limits is the last thing on the list right now.
Also, I've read other posts that mentioned cargo areas with 5000 lbs capacity.
I've also been told a 1 ton 6.7 cummins diesel dually will do 18,000 pounds or so easily.
Regardless, per my initial post, I'm inquiring here for help from the gurus and those that been there done that.
Thats why I'm here.
Any facts, suggestions and/or help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
RE: TH for hauling a miata
Thanks for the info. I'll check them out.
Do you remember the length of the garage ? I'm also concerned about location, ease and safety for tie downs if anyone has any input on that.
Basically a TH that is solid for hauling a small car like the Miata, seperated garage and plenty of living space.
Thanks
TH for hauling a miata
Hey everyone,
Newb here. Looking forward to help.
My wife and I have been shopping for a TH with plenty of living space separated from the garage, but the garage needs to be at least 16 feet for a Mazda Miata. The Miata weight 2100 lbs. Also will have another 1000 lbs in tools and equipment.
I've searched most of the TH manufacturers websites but having trouble finding the information I need.
Havnt bought the tow vehicle but will be ordering a Ram 3500 mega cab short box dually with 6.7 cummins diesel. We're thinking the TH will need to be around 40 feet for the living quarters and garage we're looking for. Again, we would like the garage to be completely seperate from the living area.
All the help / suggestions you can provide
Thanks in advance.
Greg
