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| CptTripps |
 Dec 2 2013, 06:15 PM
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:: Punch and Pie ::  Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I'm searching Craigslist to find a trailer for my 914, and I'm wondering what others are using. What's the smallest I can go comfortably? Is there a reason to go a lot larger?
Just looking for opinions. |
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 2 2013, 09:13 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
My trailer is the first one in the trailer thread
I built it, it has a 12' deck, 3500lb drop axle and 14" tires. The axle sets back from the centre it's made for VW's if you load it correctly the weight is centre on the axle with a tongue weight of say 50lbs. I built it in 1990, it's the same tires and I've never once had a flat tire. The 1967 bus in the picture I bought in Manassas, Va and it came back to Canada on that trailer, in fact at least two times a year i would bring back a car from the US. Manassas in the summer (BugOut) and one from Florida in the winter. The only real downside is it won't carry anything heavier than a VW westy, but seeing as I have never owned a full size pick-up, (VW busses and a smaller Toyota P/U) it's never been an issue. Having the wheels set back makes it track real good. I can measure all the dimensions if you want them. I should probably buy new tires for it some day. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-26-1222545375_thumb.jpg) |
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CptTripps What size trailers are guys using for 914s? Dec 2 2013, 06:15 PM
bulitt Trailer Thread
Ask TC to measure his, it's ab... Dec 2 2013, 06:25 PM CptTripps Yeah, I saw that thread, but not a lot of people l... Dec 2 2013, 06:27 PM bulitt Depends on your tow vehicle which dictates GVW, pr... Dec 2 2013, 06:38 PM MMW I would go with a 15' or 16' tandem axle. ... Dec 2 2013, 06:38 PM brant Tandem is much safer in case you get a flat Dec 2 2013, 07:31 PM carr914
Trailer Thread
Ask TC to measure his, it's a... Dec 2 2013, 07:38 PM
hot_shoe914
[quote name='bulitt' post='1965228' date='Dec 2 2... Dec 2 2013, 09:19 PM messix get a full flat bed with beaver tail 16' min.
... Dec 2 2013, 07:40 PM r_towle Tandem only.
First, you can balance the tongue wei... Dec 2 2013, 07:42 PM Steve Pratel I've got 4 project cars/motorcycles and toyed ... Dec 2 2013, 07:58 PM r_towle
I've got 4 project cars/motorcycles and toyed... Dec 2 2013, 09:01 PM r_towle Doubly clicky Dec 2 2013, 09:02 PM messix consider a enclosed car hauler.
lock it in side a... Dec 2 2013, 08:58 PM mikelsr I've got an 18' tandem to carry my 914. I ... Dec 2 2013, 09:16 PM ellisor3 If you are not in a hurry, keep checking here. The... Dec 2 2013, 09:41 PM RickS I would rather know What size trailers are gals us... Dec 2 2013, 10:53 PM Type 47 An enclosed trailer is nice but may be a little ov... Dec 2 2013, 10:58 PM euro911 7 x 16 ft. box with 3 ft. v-nose. All the good thi... Dec 2 2013, 11:12 PM Garold Shaffer For 7 yrs I used this 16ft tandem axel steel deck ... Dec 2 2013, 11:45 PM CptTripps This is one of those tools that I'm guessing I... Dec 3 2013, 07:22 AM brant The first one looks like a steal Dec 3 2013, 08:18 AM CptTripps
The first one looks like a steal
...and I think... Dec 3 2013, 08:58 AM MMW I would buy the first one for $1450 & che... Dec 3 2013, 09:04 AM brant trailer brakes are required in colorado too...
p... Dec 3 2013, 09:43 AM billh1963 I've been towing my whole driving career (star... Dec 3 2013, 03:45 PM brant
I've been towing my whole driving career (sta... Dec 3 2013, 05:48 PM Garold Shaffer I would also recommend that if you get a tandem ax... Dec 3 2013, 05:02 PM URY914 Why not just buy a Mustang and flat tow it??? :st... Dec 3 2013, 05:17 PM CptTripps So I'm all ready to transport my 914 to the sa... Jan 30 2014, 09:39 AM Garold Shaffer That will work. I would recommend that you enclose... Jan 30 2014, 10:05 AM wndsrfr
I'm searching Craigslist to find a trailer fo... Jan 30 2014, 10:09 AM CptTripps
Hmmmmm.....I'm going to guess that you are th... Jan 30 2014, 10:27 AM chads74 I would definitily go with a longer tandem axle tr... Jan 30 2014, 10:31 AM CptTripps Just picked it up. It's got everything I need.... Jan 30 2014, 01:42 PM r_towle winch is too light weight, harbor freight.
I woul... Jan 30 2014, 01:47 PM Garold Shaffer Not bad. Since you have welding skills I would rec... Jan 30 2014, 01:55 PM CptTripps Yeah...already ahead of you on the winch. Just got... Jan 30 2014, 01:58 PM r_towle i got something similar...just the two ramps.
I en... Jan 30 2014, 02:12 PM f1rocks You did well for $400! If you do sandblas... Jan 30 2014, 02:31 PM euro911 Nice score :beer2: Jan 30 2014, 02:32 PM |
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