Door height off ground, Trying to buy a trailer Options

[North Coast Jim]

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.

[EdwardBlume]

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You have two key variables for the 914 and a trailer 1) getting it on the trailer, and 2) getting a door open if needed.

First, 914s are low. I used trailers for race cars that were further lowered. I always had 2 inch drop axels that lowered the bed 2 inches that made it unavoidable to hit the fender to open the door. However, I could drive anything on.

Second, I got good enough to still be able to open a door and get out with a 102 inch wide trailer. Get the wide trailer. Other cars will fit and you may need it since once you get a trailer, everyone will want to use it.

Third, get a winch. Your 914 will die, you will have a trailer, and if you can't drive 1000 miles in a 914 (don't worry thats a tall order), you probably can't push a car up a ramp without help. Get a winch.

Lastly, maintain your trailer. Its not that hard and you can get back a lot of what you paid if you take good care of it.

Good luck!