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Laddie Roussel	American Custom Trailers in Cincinnati, Ohio makes a Corvette & Mustang Replica Trailer (Initially for Motorcycle owners). Now, they have discovered Car Club guys & gals like them too. They retail for $3,495. One of my Vette buddies had sent me a note with a pic of the Vette trailer. So, I sent an email to the contact, than spoke with Tom Young of American Custom Trailers asking if they made a Prowler Replica trailer and he said they did not. However, they had considered it and would consider making one if there was enough interest. In my previous note, http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/016757.html I posted a link to their site www.americancustomtrailers.com. And from the responses, I made arrangements to have a trailer at Woodward. Tom Young said if would make a good Winter Project and could available in 1st Quarter 2008. He said the price would be the same as the Vette & Mustang ($3,495). And, we would need 10 people to sign up paying $1,000 each upfront to cover the development. I asked if he had a loaner trailer. He said yes and I than called Ed Monahan to see if he would trailer it to Woodward for everyone to see. Thanks to Ed for towing and getting the wire harness converted from MC to Car So, two questions: 1) Do we have enough interest in the Prowler community and Ten (10) owners willing to put $1,000 up front for developing the trailer? 2) American Custom Trailers willing to develop & build the Prowler Replica Trailer? pics of the Mustang Trailer Ed had at Woodward. Specs for the Vette & Mustang trailers (from brochures at Woodward). Length 96” (tongue to tail) Body Length 72” Width 52” (fender to fender) Height 32” Vette; 34” Mustang Empty weight 200 lbs Gross Vehicle weight 350 lbs 19/20 cubic feet of cargo space Black or White paint Steel chassis Reinforced Fiberglass Four 4” LED Tail/Brake/Turn Lights Two Red side marker LED lights Third brake light License plate light Torsion Suspension 12” Tires Carpet Each trailer hand crafted Options (for Vette & Mustang): Matching Paint $225 Aluminum wheels $190 Graphics Package $100 Mounted spare tire $75 Color matched tongue $30 For specific questions on the trailers, contact Tom Young toll free 800-577-6205 email sales@americancustomtrailers.com. This message has been edited by Laddie Roussel on 08-21-2007 at 06:51 PM
ed monahan	The trailer was very easy to tow, of course. It was tough to back up since the tongue is short and the trailer is low, but I did back it into my driveway twice. The one I took to Detroit had a motorcycle tongue, which rotates. That is so it does not tend to flip the motorcycle in a sharp curve. The ones made for a car would not have that feature. The one I towed had a 5 wire 6 hole hook up. If they know it is for an automobile they will wire them with 4 wires. There was way more room inside the trailer than I imagined when I first saw it. I suggested that they incorporate the trailer wheel into the rear wheel of the Prowler and possibly hinge the top so it can be accessed from both the front and the rear. It was a nice trailer. I explained that a lot of folks will want to see a prototype before they commit but we need 10 daring souls to commit probably. I think it will be a huge hit after they produce them. I have nothing to do with this project, other than pull the trailer up to Woodward and I will be willing to take my car and trailer down there for them to get some ideas.
dan lawrence	I would be intrested let me know!
Wayne Finch	I'm in
fixumm	I'm in too
KATBIRD	I suggested that they incorporate the trailer wheel into the rear wheel of the Prowler and possibly hinge the top so it can be accessed from both the front and the rear. i think ed has a great idea here would atleast like to see a drawing before i put down any money
MDProwler	If you look at the Mustang and consider how low it would be if it were to run on the back wheel I'm not sure that would work. It would also increase the tongue weight with the axle that far back. I think it looks neat just the way it is. Most people would think you are towing a go-kart.
1buddyc	Not for me...
Wayne Finch	quote: Originally posted by MDProwler: If you look at the Mustang and consider how low it would be if it were to run on the back wheel I'm not sure that would work. It would also increase the tongue weight with the axle that far back. I think it looks neat just the way it is. Most people would think you are towing a go-kart. Agreed