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| North Coast Jim |
 Mar 24 2018, 09:12 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 11-December 15 From: Northern Ohio Member No.: 19,450 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Looking to buy a trailer to haul the 914 long distances. I'm new to this venture. The 914 will handle the drive but my old body couldn't do it hence the need to trailer in air conditioned, cruise controlled, comfort.
The trailer I'm interested in is a 2 axle design for safety. It has fenders over the wheels that are removable. Am concerned about the ability of an open 914 door to clear the fender/wheels after driving the car onto the trailer. Since my car is 1000 miles North from my present location I'm asking for some help. What is the height from the bottom of an open door to the ground ?? Investigated the 914 Body Dimension drawing but that was of no help. Thanks All. |
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| Amphicar770 |
Mar 24 2018, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,219 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I have a featherlite dual axle. Great trailer, exceptionally well built.
I do remove fenders to get in / out of 914. Fast and easy, they are very light. I also added a cargo box with winch mounted inside. Comes in handy if you need to trailer a dead car home.  |
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| mepstein |
Mar 24 2018, 06:50 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,954 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ Mar 24 2018, 05:49 PM)  I have a featherlite dual axle. Great trailer, exceptionally well built. I do remove fenders to get in / out of 914. Fast and easy, they are very light. I also added a cargo box with winch mounted inside. Comes in handy if you need to trailer a dead car home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) big time on the winch. Let’s me load and unload a dead car by myself. |
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| Maltese Falcon |
Mar 24 2018, 09:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,063 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None  |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Mar 24 2018, 05:50 PM) QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ Mar 24 2018, 05:49 PM) I have a featherlite dual axle. Great trailer, exceptionally well built. I do remove fenders to get in / out of 914. Fast and easy, they are very light. I also added a cargo box with winch mounted inside. Comes in handy if you need to trailer a dead car home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) big time on the winch. Let’s me load and unload a dead car by myself. Any particular brand winch...or is a Harbor Freight unit good enough ? / approx 2,300 lbs |
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| mepstein |
Mar 25 2018, 06:13 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,954 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Mar 24 2018, 11:51 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Mar 24 2018, 05:50 PM) QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ Mar 24 2018, 05:49 PM) I have a featherlite dual axle. Great trailer, exceptionally well built. I do remove fenders to get in / out of 914. Fast and easy, they are very light. I also added a cargo box with winch mounted inside. Comes in handy if you need to trailer a dead car home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) big time on the winch. Let’s me load and unload a dead car by myself. Any particular brand winch...or is a Harbor Freight unit good enough ? / approx 2,300 lbs I don't know whats in the trailer but it let me load a dead 928. That was a heavy car. Rotors were rusty so it didn't roll easily. |
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Posts in this topic
North Coast Jim Door height off ground Mar 24 2018, 09:12 AM
Lucky9146 Being as my car has basically been on jack stands ... Mar 24 2018, 10:37 AM mepstein Drive onto the trailer with the top off. Mar 24 2018, 11:04 AM Garold Shaffer You state the trailer has removable fenders, just ... Mar 24 2018, 11:16 AM Mike Bellis Park the car on a piece of 2x8 to raise it 1.5... Mar 24 2018, 11:57 AM aharder Mine sits a little higher, right at 13" Mar 24 2018, 01:10 PM North Coast Jim Thanks all got what I need.
Buying either a Feat... Mar 24 2018, 01:51 PM
Amphicar770 Yes, HF. Badland 9000 I believe. It has effortles... Mar 29 2018, 02:45 PM Dave_Darling Remember that 914s with different size tires will ... Mar 24 2018, 06:36 PM North Coast Jim Pulling the trigger on an ATC 18' trailer from... Mar 28 2018, 09:38 AM 914forme So if you don't mind me asking, what does the ... Mar 28 2018, 03:44 PM North Coast Jim
So if you don't mind me asking, what does the... Mar 29 2018, 09:10 AM 914forme
[quote name='914forme' post='2593601' date='Mar 2... Mar 29 2018, 05:40 PM Triaddave I agree with DD. It depends on the set up. Mar 29 2018, 03:02 PM 914Sixer Side bar information. You can used a lawn tractor... Mar 30 2018, 06:02 AM Edward Blume 3% reduction for cash forgoes the credit card merc... Mar 30 2018, 06:32 AM bulitt I have used the cheap Northern tool 2500lb winches... Mar 30 2018, 09:30 AM |
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