Drive or haul, how does your Charger get from point "A" to point "B"?

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

On it's own, or in a trailer, hauler, etc?

How does your Charger get there?

Drive or haul, how does your Charger get from point "A" to point "B"?

[69bronzeT5]

I voted "Contract Hauler" because it's the closest to a tow truck....

[Kern Dog]

I don't own a trailer, so my car is a driver. If i had a nice trailer, I'd need a bigger truck to pull it. The '07 Ram 1500 could probably do it, but I'm sure I'd be at the trucks limit.
I don't drive far enough to make a trailer necessary. Last year I went on a 900 mile trip in 3 days.

[hatersaurusrex]

I don't think you'd be at the limit of a 1500, most 1/2 ton trucks have a tow rating of at least 7500 lbs, and a charger plus trailer is well shy of that.

Hell my 04 F150 (gasp, it's not a mopar, omg) will tow up to 10,500 and it's just got a 5.4L V8.   

[Vainglory, Esq.]

Used it to run errands today. Granted, I live in a place with mostly terrible weather, but when it's nice, you better believe I'm putting 20-200 miles on the damn thing every single day. I love driving it. LOVE it.

[Kern Dog]

I guess I'll consult the owners manual. Its  a 5.7 Hemi auto.

[Fred]

Mine's a toy to be enjoyed so it's drive only.

[Darkman]

If i had a nice trailer, I'd need a bigger truck to pull it. The '07 Ram 1500 could probably do it, but I'm sure I'd be at the trucks limit.

You guys over there crack me up. Shows size really doesn't matter! I towed my Charger on a trailer (when it arrived in Australia) 600+ kms (375+ miles) in one trip on a steady 100km/h (60mph) with a family station wagon!




Here is a better picture of what I have



My Charger will only ever see a trailer 2 more times (getting it from where I am now back to Adelaide when we move back) and to and from the engineers to inspect the RHD conversion. After that, 

[DanneP]

Sure, a Charger is a bit on the heavy side..
But not heavy enough to need a Kenworth to pull it 

Here's a pic of my Audi A6 quattro pulling a trailer with my '68 R/T.
Not a problem. No sports car performance with 150 diesel horsepower
and all that weight on the hitch though 

Usually I never trailer the car, but since I was moving it from one garage
to another in the middle of winter, I felt it would be safer using a trailer.

[Cooperman]

Depends on how far I'm going. I have to get my General to a wedding 300 miles away in June and I will be hauling it myself behind my 5.4L V8 Expedition.

Local shows - anything up to 100 miles - I'll drive it. Plus, I think if you arrive at a show with your car on a trailer, it gives the wrong impression! 

[1969chargerrtse]

The only time mine was on a trailer is when it was shipped enclosed on the top shelf and shipped from Ca to Ct.  DAS from eBay.  I called Ca and told them to make sure they don't chain it down as they will tear the frame.  They said, oh no we tire strap.  When I got it all four corners were ripped like a tuna can.  I sent them a bill for 500.00 and they sent me 250.00.  Since then almost 7 years ago, it's been sneakers on the ground running.

[Back N Black]

If my car is on a trailer, its stolen! I drive it everywhere.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Funny as everyone that knows my car is almost done says "where's your trailer?" I don't need one as I am going to DRIVE that machine!

[tan top]

 driven

[SnoPro440]

Driven.  Unless the alternator explodes like it did last year, it's on a flatbad.

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

Interesting how many trailers are shown in the responses to this thread however, the votes tell a different story 


I have heard about folks tying-down to the frame. Crazy! 

Axle straps, etc. are second, only to the over-tire straps.

What is your method for trailering, even if you "drive" yours 

[Cooter]

Sure, you don't NEED a big truck to tow a car on a trailer as long as you don't mind blowing the trans out of that little POS when it happens. Trucks are built for it. Cars are NOT. Tried that sh*t with my "Half-a-truck", mini truck and the trailer and car was pushing me down the highway at stops. Bigger IS better when it comes to keeping a trans in your tow vehicle and stopping Sometimes TRIPLE what your brakes were designed for. Those who don't have a trailer, call a tow service. It's the SAME THING. Your car isn't under it's own power whether it's on a flatbed, you own or not.


That being said, I DRIVE mine until it breaks out in the middle of nowhere. Then, of course, I damn sure ain't pushin' it home. Break downs are to be expected. When they happen, I don't care how much you exclaim about driving your Charger, it WILL be on a trailer if it can't be repaired on the side of the road. I know VERY few people that have a fully stocked, Snap On tool box in their trunks.

[Ghoste]

Driven always.  I like to think that if I had a rare Hemi car it would still get driven but that is one of those things where I might change my tune if I actually were presented with the choice.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I'm not sure if I'll drive mine the 300 plus kilometers home when she is finished so if I do get a trailer how should the car be secured so no damage is done

[DC_1]

I'm not sure if I'll drive mine the 300 plus kilometers home when she is finished so if I do get a trailer how should the car be secured so no damage is done

I use axle straps around the rear diff and front lower control arm.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I'm not sure if I'll drive mine the 300 plus kilometers home when she is finished so if I do get a trailer how should the car be secured so no damage is done

I use axle straps around the rear diff and front lower control arm.

Thx!

[DC_1]

 

[mopar0166]

to be honest i didnt build a charger to have not be driven ,  no trailers unless something breaks

[Dino]

Drive it!

I'm taking it out of storage this weekend so I'll be enjoying the 250 mile trip home.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Do you deliver