Covering a tow vehicle..?!?

bobpo

bobpo

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I WOULD ASSUME THAT YOU NEVER USE A CLOTH COVER ON A VEHICLE BEING TOWED ON AN OPEN TRAILER, OR DOES IT DEPEND ON THE DISTANCE BEING TRAVELED...?:confused:
 
i would never cover a vehicle on an open trailer with anything while moving. mainly to preserve the paint from scratches no matter how soft the material is. secondly what about the car behind you that has your cover across their windshield
 
A wrap-a-round solid type of shield on the front of a open trailer is the best way to go, rather than any soft cover. You would be surprised on how much paint damage occurs by using any type of cover that will move in the wind. A member of our Model A club was able to obtain a fiberglass wind deflector from a highway 18 wheeler that fits the front of his trailer perfectly. All he had to do, was fabricate some aluminum supports and brackets. Looks good also.

An enclosed trailer is the best way to go, and as mentioned before on another post,
also makes for good storage.
 
I appreciate the comments and really like the idea of the wind foil on the front of my 16' open double axle trailer. It seems such a waste not to use it for short hauls when I don't want to drive the Coupe all the way to wherever we're going, so I think the air foil is an excellent idea.
Thanks
 
Bob, jus' curious here..., "why" do you feel it should need to be covered? For example, if you are driving it on the road at 55mph to go show vs. trailering it to that same show at 55mph, what are you thinking would be the benefit of one over the other.
 
I would be mildly concerned about 'stuff' coming off the wheels of the tow vehichle that would be somewhat closer than the car you might follow while driving.
 
Well Brent, that's exactly why I posted the question. To get feedback. Even like your's concerning one mode of transportation versus the other.

I figured the cover could cause some serious rubbing at most any speed, but thought someone may have tried it already.

Several years ago while traveling on a snowmobile trip across the US, I saw many trailers carrying snowmobiles with fitted covers. So I tried it once. These snowmobiles cost a lot of money and have great finishes. When I put the fitted cover on my sleds, the covers actually created "Rub" damage to the finishes of both sleds. That was when I bought a cover for my snowmobile trailer.

But it isn't as easy to just buy a cover for my trailer, so I am considering building one.
Thanks for the input....
 
There are "bras" made that cover the front fenders if that's what you're concerned about or mount a "front" on the trailer.
Paul in CT
 
at the very least put a set of heavy duty rear splash guards on the towing vehicle. i have also saw these that fit over the tow hitch. even with a shield on the trailer nose i would run guards.
 
I think the best way to prevent rock chip damage is to use the same thing the dealerships use. The stick on peel off film that goes directly on the car. I know eastwood carries it, but I'm not sure how big you can get the sheets. I should think you would only have to do the very front of the car.
 
Ralph Moore said:
I think the best way to prevent rock chip damage is to use the same thing the dealerships use. The stick on peel off film that goes directly on the car. I know eastwood carries it, but I'm not sure how big you can get the sheets. I should think you would only have to do the very front of the car.
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Could that be similar to "Shrink Wrap' which is how I have my 31 foot boat done for winter storage, and it sticks like glue to the hull with zero abrasion in seventy MPH winds.
I wish someone would be the "Guinea Pig" to try it on their car for a cross country winter trip and report back.
I would love to shrink-wrap my open car were it to be trailed from NY to FL in the Winter with the top up and the snow and road grime being thrown at it.
 
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