curb weight of a 914 Options

[GaroldShaffer]

While down at Brad Mayuers this past summer I was looking
at the very small trailer he uses to haul around cars. It is just
big enough for a 914. I asked about it he said he has had it
since like 1978, there were no tags on it I could see of who
made it. I have a 6 x 8 tilt bed trailer I use for hauling the
rider mower to the inlaws & moms, but it isn't big enough for
a teener. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Some time in the next year I would like to find / build a open
trailer that is just big enough to haul a teener but can
also be used for every day hauling. My only real restriction
is that it can't be more than 8' wide wheel to wheel. I really
don't want to make the gate wider in the fence. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

So...... for design purpose & baisc trailer hunting whats the
curb weight of a full dressed teener???

[r_towle]

I have the same problem, but I have two inches to paly with on my garage doors :-)

I have a 12 foot long beaver tail bed. just long enough for the wheels of a 914.
when I get it on the trailer there is about 6 inches on either side to open the doors before hitting the fender.

Look at aluminum trailers, lighter and easier to haul with a car.
If you keep the trailer under 1000 lbs, you can haul it with most any car...most cars are rated to haul 3500 lbs.
Make sure you have duel axles, you want the tongue weight to be basically zero with a car on it, this way you wont be using the rear suspension on the car as much.

Go to a local metal shop and they usually make trailers.

Rich