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Charles Freeborn
post Jun 4 2025, 07:00 PM
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Curious what others are using for their race car trailer.
My tracks are all within one days drive so an open trailer is fine - and preferred. It looks to me like a 6 x 12 is plenty. I need it to be able to go through a standard 9' wide garage door and weigh less than 1800ish pounds. My car is capable of pulling 5k #'s.
Aluminum, steel tandem, single axle? Those sorts of questions.
For this season I can use a tow dolly for our local track (8 miles away) and a U-haul for out of town, but eventually that'll get tiresome.
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post Jun 4 2025, 07:58 PM
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I lucked into a Featherlite open...aluminum...1500 lbs. Has a custom box at the front that fits set of wheels has more. Tows like a dream at 75-80.
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post Jun 4 2025, 08:40 PM
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Two axle only. Aluminum is your best bet
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post Jun 5 2025, 05:42 AM
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QUOTE(BillJ @ Jun 4 2025, 08:40 PM) *

Two axle only. Aluminum is your best bet



Agreed
Twin axle for safety
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post Jun 5 2025, 11:18 PM
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Dream trailer… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

https://www.futuratrailers.com/product/supe...=43995839398041
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post Jun 6 2025, 06:09 AM
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I went enclosed years ago as it works better for me to carry and store my stuff.

Re: open trailers, I’ve seen a Futura in action, and it sure looked nice.

Agreed on dual axle for safety.
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post Jun 6 2025, 06:39 AM
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older Trailex ,, lite , Great trailer..


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Charles Freeborn
post Jun 6 2025, 09:08 AM
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older Trailex ,, lite , Great trailer..


Oh yeah. That's the one to get. I'll have to keep an eye out. Maybe in the dead of winter one will turn up.
Thx.
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post Jun 6 2025, 09:50 AM
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I know a big trailer needs a big tow vehicle.

But once I switched to included from open
The ability to haul tools/tires/ parts/etc was a huge help
I’ll never go back to open. Ever. Enclosed is a pain and expensive

But well worth it.
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post Jun 6 2025, 09:59 AM
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I'm currently researching trailers to haul my 914, as well. I only have two requirements: 1) dual axles; 2) trailer weight less than 1300 lbs. It's a tall order but my 2023 Bronco has a very limited tow capacity. Looking at Alumna at the moment.
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post Jun 6 2025, 12:02 PM
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I found out I needed a specific tow vehicle when I went in closed

Back then I had two weeks to buy another tow vehicle In order to make a race in California that I had committed to.

It’s a huge expense
But like the trailer decision.

I would never go back
There is safety incolved
Running a vehicle anywhere near max capacity opens you up to danger in unexpected situation. 10,000 lb tow capacity is oh so much better for towing long distances. And being able to handle the unexpected idiot who does stupid things in front of of you

It’s mine and my family’s safety at risk
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Charles Freeborn
post Jun 6 2025, 04:29 PM
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Aluma is also nice, so are Mission,which a local dealer carries. A friend has one - much bigger than I need, but he likes it.
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post Jun 7 2025, 04:01 AM
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Not sure if you use facebook or not, but Ric Birks, a member here, has a 20 footer for sale. Here:

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post Jun 7 2025, 09:57 PM
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QUOTE(Craigers17 @ Jun 7 2025, 03:01 AM) *

Not sure if you use facebook or not, but Ric Birks, a member here, has a 20 footer for sale. Here:

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/7...ent&__cft__[0]=AZXwxGYn-fwEefli1EsudKUhjy_u1liZfNh2h8SGS5S3UOXPqOknto- qFO0IS0j_JCQltHKMlj7XIAymcvfboV8Ee2HI_aN8HYqU6MAcKciaIkO3g5QOMSvxT3IqrVlxl5mFukC
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Very cool, but way too big. I'm wanting a maxuimum 14'
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post Jun 11 2025, 05:55 PM
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This is my trailer that I purchased here years ago (the one with the bumblebee). I think it is about as small as you can go. It was made by a local 914 racer years ago before I purchased it. I could barely feel it behind the Expedition when towing. The bummer was that the trailers fenders prevent you from opening the door once pulled on the trailer if you are inside you have to climb out the window and roll window as much as you can from outside. It does have an electric winch on it so it can be pulled on the trailer and strapped without opening the doors.

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post Jun 11 2025, 11:25 PM
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QUOTE(Michael N @ Jun 11 2025, 04:55 PM) *

This is my trailer that I purchased here years ago (the one with the bumblebee). I think it is about as small as you can go. It was made by a local 914 racer years ago before I purchased it. I could barely feel it behind the Expedition when towing. The bummer was that the trailers fenders prevent you from opening the door once pulled on the trailer if you are inside you have to climb out the window and roll window as much as you can from outside. It does have an electric winch on it so it can be pulled on the trailer and strapped without opening the doors.

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Wow, that is compact. My car has no roof so getting in wouldn't be any harder than usual. Food for thought.
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