Re: [Chrysler300] Trailering a 300D

["JoeyPilot" <Joeypilot@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

John, you are right, the listserver does have vast experience in towing. I 
would like to add my .02 cents also. Do not buy or use a trailer that cannot 
carry 7000 pounds. My car trailer is 20' and my G fits good on it without 
overhang. The trailer in my opinion must have brakes on all wheels. And just 
as importantly, you must use a vehicle that can handle the kind of weight 
you are going to pull. That is the car and the weight of the trailer too. 
Mine weighs 2000 pounds itself. The Durango has lots of go with the Hemi, 
but is maxed out at 6000 pounds tow capacity. You will be over that with car 
and trailer together. Even my 1/2 ton Silverado is rated at 8600 pounds 
which is better; but a 3/4 ton truck is the ticket. And lastly, don't drive 
too fast, that just spells trouble regardless of setup. Good Luck!


Joe Schmitt
Everett, WA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John" <spiers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 7:15 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Trailering a 300D


>I am considering buying a used 16' x 6-1/2' car hauler to carry my 300-D 
>home to Florida from South Carolina. I've picked this particular trailer 
>because the price is right- I didn't want to spend $5,000 on a custom 
>enclosed trailer I'll hardly use.  The trailer has a 12 inch high fence on 
>the front and sides, and none at the rear
>
>  From the vast experience of the members of this listserver, am I going to 
> be able to load a D on a trailer of those flatbed dimensions and a 12" 
> high fence around the front & side perimeter?  I know the overall width of 
> a D is 79.6", but the front tire track is 61.2"
>
>  Importantly, the bumpers will NOT be on the car.  I think this will 
> affect both the maximum width and the amount of front overhang ahead of 
> the front tires.
>
>  Thanks,
>  John Spiers
>
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