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> 914 trailer pics (single or dual axle), Post your 914 trailer pictures here
dlee1967
post Jun 29 2004, 08:00 PM
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I spent quite some time browsing different posts of trailers used to transport 914s and finally decided to build my own. There only seemed to be a few single axle trailers with brakes shown on this board. I chose a single axle to keep the size down and make it easy to move by myself when it is not attached to the tow vehicle. I hope this thread serves as a means for others going through the same process a chance to see what others are doing without spending hours looking through posts with the word trailer. David Lee


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post Jun 29 2004, 08:01 PM
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another view


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post Jun 29 2004, 08:03 PM
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heres mine


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post Jun 29 2004, 08:05 PM
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Mine isnt easy to move, or store, but its all I got
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post Jun 29 2004, 08:08 PM
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bought this one for about $700 bucks...works okay for our sized cars, my 911 fits on it, however the trailer feels strange due to the heavy a$$ of the 911 hanging off the rear of the trailer...

I'm going to make the tire rack removable, I scratched a front fender of "my" 914-6 w/GT flares when I 1st picked it up.

The white car on the trailer I totally smashed the passanger side front fender while putting the car on the trailer......glad it needs a paint job


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post Jun 29 2004, 08:09 PM
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Mine looks a lot like Tim's. Most white trailers do.
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post Jun 29 2004, 08:10 PM
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Trailer deck is 6'6" wide and 10' long with an additional 2' of dovetail with a 4" drop. Frame is 2.5" square tube with .25" wall thinkness. The cross bars are 2.5" angle that is 3/8" thick. The axle is 3500 lbs rated with electric brakes. Ramps are 6" long and lock in under one side. The deck is plated with 14 gauge diamond plate and I added additional angle runners under the route that the tires take when loading the car. Total weight is about 1300 lbs. The heaviest car that I carry is my 914 V8. You must keep the total weight of a trailer in Texas under 4000 lbs to avoid titling it. I do have a VIN number now and registration, but no title needed. Saves a little cheese at least. The tires are 205-70-15 6 ply trailer tires with a lockable spare. Tongue is a 5000 lb Bulldog unit and a 2000 lb tongue jack. You will also notice a spot to store a floor jack (locked in place). Cost? The steel was free (thanks Gary) so my total outlay was only $650 including registration. It took two days to complete with my father-in-law helping on the chop saw. He didn't want to go shopping with the ladies, so he was captive labor.


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post Jun 29 2004, 08:12 PM
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How does it pull? Great....Local 914 support group members are welcome to call me for rescue missions.....


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post Jun 29 2004, 08:29 PM
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Here is the trailer I use, it has a huge tool box on the front and a 914 fits perfect on it. I have hauled about 4 or 5 on this thing with no problems. In fact, this is the first 914 I bought when I got back into them about 5 years ago.


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post Jun 29 2004, 08:30 PM
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only thing I don't like about those nice enclosed trailers is that they scream:

"break into me or better yet, steal me"

wish I had the space for one (and the cash for one would help as well, LOL)
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post Jun 29 2004, 08:36 PM
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Yep, my old blue non-enclosed trailer was a perfect 914 trailer, just too small for the other toys and it's nice to store stuff in the new one...

20' Haulmark, electric brakes (sooooo nice after surge brakes all these years on boat trailers...) Torqflex axels (no leaf springs) for a smooth ride. Kinda heavy at 3000 lbs empty... max carring is 7000 lbs, but they make a 10k model too with just different axels.


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post Jun 29 2004, 08:47 PM
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Yeah Mueller... I've seen your trailer! You fix that positive camper issue?
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post Jun 29 2004, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE(dlee1967 @ Jun 29 2004, 06:00 PM)
I spent quite some time browsing different posts of trailers used to transport 914s and finally decided to build my own. There only seemed to be a few single axle trailers with brakes shown on this board. I chose a single axle to keep the size down and make it easy to move by myself when it is not attached to the tow vehicle. I hope this thread serves as a means for others going through the same process a chance to see what others are doing without spending hours looking through posts with the word trailer. David Lee


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Dual axle trailer
trailer brakes
914 trailer

Nice job David.

I like the small size, easy to store.

Got any photos with a car on it?
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post Jun 29 2004, 08:59 PM
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No pics with a car on it yet. I towed a barn find Bumble Bee to a new owner in Dallas last week and didn't take a snap. I'll take one in about a week when I move another 914 revival project from my warehouse to my garage. DLee
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post Jun 29 2004, 09:03 PM
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Here's mine - 16' 2002 Carson steel bed, tandem, electric brakes. It tows really nicely and is just barely light enough for one person to move around by hand if required.

The only problem is the paint used by the factory is crap. It will need to be repainted in a marine epoxy or something, as it is stored outside.


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post Jun 29 2004, 09:09 PM
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Scored this one at 2 years old for $1400. 18' 2k pounds. I try not to move it around without a truck unless I want some time off.
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post Jun 29 2004, 10:01 PM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Jun 29 2004, 07:03 PM)
The only problem is the paint used by the factory is crap. It will need to be repainted in a marine epoxy or something, as it is stored outside.

Chris,

Get it LineX'ed. I did that to my boat trailer. My stock paint sucked and rust started creaping through, so I stripped it and had it coated.

Bunch of pictures:
http://www.malmz.com/signatur/trailer/index.htm

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post Jun 29 2004, 10:10 PM
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BTW I envy you guys who have trailer storage at home...the way our lot is shaped I can't fit mine anywhere but the driveway where it blocks garage access & looks like crap. So it costs me $70/month for a storage space.
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post Jun 29 2004, 10:50 PM
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Anyone have the picture I have been looking for... mayeb four hours now?

the 914 pulling a trailer.. heh

Didn't want to spoil it..



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post Jun 29 2004, 11:03 PM
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i just got a new one.ill post a pic tomorow after i get my mother in laws freezer off of it.lol works great but i need to get a power wench for it.i usally am picking up non running cars with it by my self.only have had it a couple weeks and ive allready towed home several cars on it.
and red i have pulled a trailer hitch off a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) i threw it away.
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