Factory Five's Ultimate Trailer Solutions!

[Dave Smith]

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Meet the three newest members of the Factory Five family! Working with our partners at UTC (Universal Trailer Corporation), we’ve designed three great trailer options. You can buy a trailer direct from us with your kit purchase, and simply show-up with a truck and a trailer hitch.

We have been buying and using trailers for the last 20 plus years. In that time, we have learned what works and what doesn’t work with trailers. We decided to design three distinct trailers for three distinct applications. Check out the Factory Five 18′, 20′, and 24′ aluminum race trailers.

Our goal is to provide our customer with the perfect trailer solution for their Factory Five. Show or Race your trailer is an extension of your Factory Five.


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Factory Five 24 Premium Enclosed Car Trailer – $19,990 (http://www.factoryfive.com/factory-five-24-premium-enclosed-car-trailer/)

The Factory Five 24 is our feature packed, top of the line, all-aluminum, enclosed double axle race trailer that is loaded with every feature you’ll need for shows or races. Click here for full details. (http://www.factoryfive.com/factory-five-24-premium-enclosed-car-trailer/)


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Factory Five 20 Enclosed Car Trailer – $9,990 (http://www.factoryfive.com/factory-five-20-enclosed-car-trailer/)

The Factory Five 20 is a value priced, all-aluminum, enclosed double axle race trailer loaded with all of the important features you need for show or race duty. Click here for full details. (http://www.factoryfive.com/factory-five-20-enclosed-car-trailer/)


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Factory Five 18 Car Trailer – $6,800 (http://www.factoryfive.com/factory-five-18-car-trailer/)

The Factory Five 18 is an open, all-aluminum, double axle car hauler that is designed to last a lifetime. Click here for full details. (http://www.factoryfive.com/factory-five-18-car-trailer/)

Our partner UTC makes trailers under the brands Wells Cargo, Featherlite, Haulmark, and others. After 20 years of throw-away trailers, we decided to limit our offerings to all-aluminum, lifetime construction from the best in the business.

[FFRSpec72]

I wish there were distribution points across the states for pick up as MA is quite far

[John Dol]

Dave,

They look sharp!!
No need for a side door to get out of the car (Coupe owner here)?

Thanks,

John

[frankeeski]

They look sharp!!
No need for a side door to get out of the car (Coupe owner here)?



John

It's probably an option John. I was at the Open House this year and in talking to the Rep. it seemed as though they could still option out a trailer for you from what I was told. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. That is one option I wish I would have added to our trailer, as I have been hoping to add a Coupe to the stable. I guess I can always fab one up.

[The Stig]

Dave,

They look sharp!!
No need for a side door to get out of the car (Coupe owner here)?

Thanks,

John

Hi John,

If options can be added, you may want to think about a floor mounted winch. That way you could winch the car into the trailer and not hurt the doors trying to climb in and out. I've had my GTM moved a three or four of times, and I've found that in all cases (so far) there just isn't any room to open the door at all. (Due to the fender wells of the trailer). Climbing out once it is loaded, and back in to unload was a bear. In my opinion, this would be an awesome option to add, and I don't think it really costs that much. Good luck, and enjoy that Type 65 Coupe!

Mike

[Greg Hoy]

Hello,

The only option we currently have is with or without the Factory Five graphics.

Greg
Factory Five

[The Stig]

Hello,

The only option we currently have is with or without the Factory Five graphics.

Greg
Factory Five

Without...? Why wouldn't you want the F5R graphics? It makes the trailer as cool as the cars inside.

But that's just me. :cool:

Mike

[Greg Hoy]

Agree the 20 and 24 trailers look great with the graphics. They will look even better when our custom '33 Bonneville Kidney Bean Style trailer wheels. No need to wait for the new wheels to place your order, we will send you a set when they come in.

Greg
Factory Five

[Pearldrummer7]

These look awesome. Any idea the weight of the trailers, empty?

[David Hodgkins]

Hi John,

If options can be added, you may want to think about a floor mounted winch. That way you could winch the car into the trailer and not hurt the doors trying to climb in and out. I've had my GTM moved a three or four of times, and I've found that in all cases (so far) there just isn't any room to open the door at all. (Due to the fender wells of the trailer). Climbing out once it is loaded, and back in to unload was a bear. In my opinion, this would be an awesome option to add, and I don't think it really costs that much. Good luck, and enjoy that Type 65 Coupe!

Mike

Looks like the 24' comes with a floor mounted winch. The 24' is the one for me!

:)

[mrmustang]

Without...? Why wouldn't you want the F5R graphics? It makes the trailer as cool as the cars inside.

Mike

Mike,

Why would you want people to know what is inside your enclosed trailer?

There are a lot of bad people out there just looking for their next target, and unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last few years, you'll know that race cars, and race car trailers are stolen every day, some never to be seen again.


That's just me, as some of the cars I've transported in my old trailers were worth seven figures, and stopping for food/fuel/sleep, the last thing I worried about was getting the rig stolen. Why, because mine was a dull, uncleaned, scraped trailer parked among the nice shiny, flashy ones. As a thief, which would you be after?


Bill S.

[CHOTIS BILL]

Dave,

They look sharp!!
No need for a side door to get out of the car (Coupe owner here)?

Thanks,

John

It does look like the enclosed trailers have side doors – 48” Wide Aluminum Framed Side Entry Door, Right Hand Hinged with Flush Lock for the 24’ and– 32” Aluminum Framed Side Entry Door with Flushlock for the 20’

Bill Lomenick

[David Hodgkins]

It does look like the enclosed trailers have side doors – 48” Wide Aluminum Framed Side Entry Door, Right Hand Hinged with Flush Lock for the 24’ and– 32” Aluminum Framed Side Entry Door with Flushlock for the 20’

Bill Lomenick

I think those are entry doors Bill. What John wants is a side escape door so you can open the coupe door inside the trailer, like this:

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:)

EDIT: I do think that with the winch this door might not be needed. ;)

[tfalk]

As someone who got basically trapped inside my coupe inside the trailer when the battery died
and the car stalled, no escape door = non-starter for me and I suspect others. While you roadster
guys can just hop over the side door, that's not an option for the rest of us and I suspect the
hot-rod and 818 guys will have the same issue...

[Pearldrummer7]

As someone who got basically trapped inside my coupe inside the trailer when the battery died
and the car stalled, no escape door = non-starter for me and I suspect others. While you roadster
guys can just hop over the side door, that's not an option for the rest of us and I suspect the
hot-rod and 818 guys will have the same issue...

Except for us clowns with R frame 818's. No doors to open! :p

[John Dol]

All great feedback guys. David that is exactly what I was talking about.
One question with the winch. I can see winching it in the trailer, but how do you winch it out?!
Trailer virgin here

Thanks,

John

[Dave Smith]

We really struggled with the side door and we MAY decide to add that later. For now, the walls are carpeted on the bottom half and finished on the top half and ceiling. There is a winch plate already under the floor if you want to add a winch. I just delivered a 24' last Friday and we're proud of it. I think the 20' aluminum trailer is a more affordable option, but the 24' was put together for a higher-end demand.

[Mad Dog]

Factory Five customer Zach W. from Norfolk, VA stopped by last Friday to pick-up his brand-new Factory Five 24′ all-aluminum trailer. Zack has built a Mk2 Roadster and is building an 818S. Zach was here to pick-up the new 818C front end kit, and he brought the parts home inside his new trailer. Everyone here was jealous of his F-150 Raptor, and now with this aluminum trailer, Zach has a KILLER set-up!

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Factory Five Tech Leader Tony Zullo and Zach W.

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The beaver tail trailer and aluminum ramp door extensions make sure that low-ride-height vehicles like FFR cars can be driven in and out without damage.

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Factory Five President Dave Smith talks with Zach about his cars and his new trailer.

[David Hodgkins]

Jealous!!

Absolutely KILLER setup! Zach is hereby granted STUD status!

:D

[Zach34]

Holy crap there's pictures of me on the internet now.

Drove the trailer home to Norfolk over the weekend. Put over 800 miles on it. This was the first big towing test for the Raptor, and it did surprisingly well. Engine and brakes are certainly up to the task. I'll be adding a weight-distribution hitch for when it's fully loaded. I have a big move coming up, and I'll take the opportunity to weigh the trailer empty to see where it's at.

I'm glad I called about the trailer when I did. I've been looking at car haulers for a long time. The best I had found available before this was outfitted about 80% of how I wanted it and cost a good bit more. This one is like 95% the way I want it. I'm going to add some tie-down tracks, a couple other small accessories, and probably a winch. The trailer lights are very impressive in person. I really really like the carpet. I'm building an R, so no worries about door dings, but the carpet will make it easy to roll tool boxes and other crap up against the walls without worrying about scratching up or damaging the interior aluminum.

Had a fun time at the factory. Was great to talk to Dave, Tony, and Greg. Tony was very helpful getting the trailer ready to go, and Greg gave a great tour. It was great to talk to Dave about his stints with the 818R on the track. I got a close-up look at the new Ecoboost in the 818C - the engine looks huge in that car. Really renewed my excitement about building the car.

Thanks for everything, guys. The trailer is great!

[flynntuna]

Where's the snow? Last year you were buried... Short sleeves in February Dave... Lol

[David]

Very nice trailers for the money! Especially for being all Aluminum.

David

[Gumball]

The inside of that trailer is impressive, but I really, really like the Raptor.

Zach mentioned a winch and I will second that suggestion - I finally got around to putting one on my trailer with a separate yellow-top Optima (hooked to a battery tender when parked) and it was by far one of the best additions to a trailer that I've ever made.

[jceckard]

All great feedback guys. David that is exactly what I was talking about.
One question with the winch. I can see winching it in the trailer, but how do you winch it out?!
Trailer virgin here

Thanks,

John

Would it work to add a pulley at the back of the trailer (on the floor of course)? Run the cable from the winch, through the pulley, and back up to the front of the vehicle. When you crank on the winch, it should pull the car out - probably far enough to open the door. Maybe? Provided that there is a way to mount the pulley.

[Gumball]

To get the car out, unhook and give it a shove... gravity and the ramp will take it from there.