[EdOrlando]

Steve

I sent you an email to give my trailer details and comments. They were too long for the forum.

The used trailer has some expensive features that I did not get. Primarily the interior finish and cabinets. This could be more or less worth $1,500 depending on materials and design. The 2000# axel is probably not correct. I believe Pace supplies only 3500# or 5200# with the 20'. If the axels are 2000#, you should forget this one because weight of trailer and car will exceed 4000# easily.

I think these trailers are too tall for your garage. They are generally over 8 feet off the ground. You need to build custom with a lower overall height. This should be a standard option with most manufacturers and not very expensive. The important thing is do you and your friends want to be able to standup inside without hitting anything attached to ceiling.

The 8 1/2 ft wide is pretty standard for a car hauler. The 8 ft may be tight. One would have to make sure the width between wheel well covers is sufficient. Note that some wheel well covers are tall so you may need to check body width. The 8 1/2 should be no problem for putting in garage as long as you can back straight in. The tandem axel trailers are a lot harder to manipulate than single axel. If need be, you could get a powered dolly from Power Wheel to help with this problem. The powered dolly would probably eliminate or minimize future garage door and trailer damage.

How about the depth of garage? The tongue of most trailers is between 3 to 4 ft. For a 20' you will need 24' or so. Of course you could leave the door partially opened.

Length of trailer ie 18, 20 or 24 ft strictly depends on how much space you want inside. Fast Farmer is right that shorter is easier to manipulate.

If you have doubt about options, go with Tommy's plain jane route first. If you want more later, sell the plain jane and get a new one.

EdOrlando