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curb weight of a 914 |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 14 2003, 08:07 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
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??? |
machina |
Nov 14 2003, 03:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
Trailer was $1200 made to my specs. Guy built it in about 3 days, start to finish. Its no work of art but it does the job.
Tow with GMC Yukon XL. Really not overkill at all. With the 5.3 motor, the whole rig with trailer, car, and full up cargo area, feels barely adequae. Next time will go for the 6.0. Without an enclosed trailer, the back of the truck fills up real fast. Parts, fuel jugs, trailer stuff, etc. Dakota should be OK but not ideal. You can get by with a station wagon if you had to, have seen it done, but your margin of safety dwindles with a smaller vehicle. I like the long wheelbase of the XL for towing. Makes for a real stable ride. have fun, dr Attached image(s) |
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