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> Tow Dolly or Trailer?, can't decide.....
Bruce Allert
post Nov 10 2004, 03:12 PM
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I wanna go to the 2005 WCC but can't trust drivin' Punkin all the way so it's either tow or trailer. Need input for which y'all think is best. I know the tow dolly is cheaper and the trailer is heavier but that's about it.

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post Nov 10 2004, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 10 2004, 08:40 PM)
The reason to tow:

914's are not comfortable for long rides.
Tell me they are and your just fooling yourself.
Not enough room for all my, ( and wifes ) stuff.

My truck has tons of room for *EVERYTHING*.
Room for tools, jack, tires, parts.
Inside I put food, luggage. Anything I might need.

A/C, heat, CD/stereo, cruise control, smooth and quiet.
When I get to the event I can drive like a maniac without a care in the world. That little " what if " in the back of my head is GONE, because I'm towing.

I may even tow to Sears Point on Sunday. 20 mins from home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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I always used to drive to events, even used to fit a full set of race tires and wheels in the car with me.

Even though its a PIA to load the trailer etc, its great having the truck at the track. Tons of room for all my gear, somewhere to get out of the heat. And of course if the car breaks or worse, can just haul her home.
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Bruce Allert   Tow Dolly or Trailer?   Nov 10 2004, 03:12 PM
qa1142   Trailer if you have the cash! Better for the c...   Nov 10 2004, 03:34 PM
Joe Ricard  
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  Nov 10 2004, 03:39 PM
SirAndy   friends don't let friends use a dolly ... tra...   Nov 10 2004, 03:43 PM
J P Stein   If there is no scheduling conflict with local AXs,...   Nov 10 2004, 03:44 PM
morphenspectra   trailer bruce i got mine at trailer city in portl...   Nov 10 2004, 03:50 PM
GWN7   Having towed many miles with a dolly, there is not...   Nov 10 2004, 07:22 PM
synthesisdv   I had an open trailer made locally. It is not supe...   Nov 10 2004, 07:40 PM
trekkor   I currently use a tow dolly to haul my car to ever...   Nov 10 2004, 07:40 PM
trekkor   Hmmm... :idea:   Nov 10 2004, 07:42 PM
synthesisdv   <...   Nov 10 2004, 07:44 PM
trekkor   flatbed   Nov 10 2004, 07:51 PM
vsg914   <...   Nov 10 2004, 07:54 PM
trekkor   Like I said...You're just fooling yourself. :s...   Nov 10 2004, 08:00 PM
boxstr   Bruce when I get you are welcome to come over to C...   Nov 10 2004, 08:11 PM
vsg914   That's exactly the response I was expecting. C...   Nov 10 2004, 08:12 PM
SirAndy     Nov 10 2004, 08:14 PM
URY914   The only thing wrong with a trailer is you need a ...   Nov 10 2004, 08:19 PM
Headrage   I think it is what is confortable for you. I took ...   Nov 10 2004, 08:28 PM
trekkor   Don't get me wrong. :lol2: Also, many of our...   Nov 10 2004, 08:39 PM
Joe Ricard   3499 miles in 3 days. Either I have a steel butt ...   Nov 10 2004, 08:41 PM
URY914   Being towed behind a RV.   Nov 10 2004, 08:43 PM
iamchappy   Ive driven many long distance drives in the teener...   Nov 10 2004, 09:43 PM
rick 918-S   Bruce get the trailer. I built mine. single axle 4...   Nov 10 2004, 10:43 PM
VegasRacer   Another option is to rig up a tow bar to the teene...   Nov 10 2004, 10:53 PM
Bruce Allert   I would love to drive all the way there and Punkin...   Nov 10 2004, 11:57 PM
Randal  
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SLITS   I tow them with a dolly as URY914 does - ass first...   Nov 11 2004, 10:42 AM
Bruce Allert     Nov 11 2004, 12:41 PM
SLITS   Top on and latched - yea I make sure they are tigh...   Nov 11 2004, 06:31 PM
Bruce Allert   sorry :o I was thinkin' 'bout towing bac...   Nov 11 2004, 07:41 PM
Porsche Rescue   Bruce, Before Craig and I got our dolly, I bought ...   Nov 11 2004, 11:29 PM
Bruce Allert   Hey Jim, It kinda sounds like that's prolly t...   Nov 11 2004, 11:35 PM
Porsche Rescue   Anytime. Craig and I are 914 tow dolly experts...   Nov 11 2004, 11:37 PM


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