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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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MJHanna
post Jun 30 2004, 06:29 AM
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post Jun 30 2004, 06:30 AM
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post Jun 30 2004, 06:36 AM
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GaroldShaffer
post Jun 30 2004, 08:41 AM
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You did a nice job on your trailer. One question, with it being a single axle do you need to tow the car backwards? Just wondering if you have enough tongue weight with teh car facing forward?

Your trailer is exactly the size that I'm looking for. Only other thing is I would want to be able to put wood side rails on when using to haul other things like landscape supplies (dirt, multch) and such.
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post Jun 30 2004, 03:47 PM
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post Jun 30 2004, 05:08 PM
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Garold, I pull the 914 facing forwards. I calculated the center of gravity of my car (the heavy V8 one) and positioned the axle at what I thought would be the balance point with 75 lbs of tongue weight. As it turns out I have about 125 lbs as I was a little off on the calcs and I added the floor jack to the tongue. Well at least I was close..... The position of the axle was 7'4" from the front edge of the flat bed portion of the trailer. You could always weld on stake bed mounts on the sides of this type of trailer and insert the side rails only when needed. They are available at most trailer stores for about $1 each. David Lee
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post Jun 30 2004, 05:44 PM
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Here's my trailer. It started out as an open center. Diamond plate was added to the upper portion but the beaver tail is still open. The triangular plate in the front center is for the winch. The winch gets it's power from the light plug. Pretty slick. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)


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post Jun 30 2004, 05:47 PM
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post Jun 30 2004, 07:59 PM
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This trailer had an open pit. Plywood was added to the center section. My favorite option is the extra long pull-out ramps. I will never own another trailer where you have to carry the ramps.


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post Jul 1 2004, 06:58 AM
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I was thinking of building one a while back. I would want the smallest 914 worthy trailer to double as a utility trailer. Single axle and brakes. I like the idea of surge brakes because they work on any tow vechical.

Are electric brakes better and how do you adjust them?
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post Jul 1 2004, 07:40 AM
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Elec.brakes are controled by an leveler on a elec.brake thingie(I don't know what they're called!) which is hooked up to the brakes via brake lights.This devise also has an adjustment on the side to control braking power,too much? turn it back,not enough? turn it up.I 'love these things 'cause if you're hauling as* and the trailer starts to swing,reach down and gently swing the leveler to slow the trailer before you brake your truck,no jack-knifing! Not that it happens to me,just heard too many horror stories.
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post Jul 1 2004, 09:12 AM
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This is the brake box that I use for the electric brake setup.

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post Jul 1 2004, 07:35 PM
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scored some fuchs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) but here is some photos its alittle dirty but its a work trailer,i bought it and the truck to tow 914s home.and ill be using it for a race car as well .me and my friends joke about it bieng the appearance & perfomance"drag truck" because i use it to drag home 914s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Jul 1 2004, 07:37 PM
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post Jul 2 2004, 08:36 AM
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I am shopping trailers right now myself. What is everyone's opinion regarding a wood deck vs. diamond plate steel deck?
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post Jul 2 2004, 09:08 AM
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Wood rots... steel lasts longer if you keep it painted. scarie when you drive your car on a wood deck and it start to drop the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Steel is heavier and has more structural strenght.
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post Jul 2 2004, 09:17 AM
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I am shopping trailers right now myself. What is everyone's opinion regarding a wood deck vs. diamond plate steel deck?



What is your plan for this trailer? Car hauler / utility trailer? I have a 6 x 8 Tilt bed utility that I used to haul the riding mower to the inlaws and for all the yard work crap. It has a wood deck and sits outside all year. After 6 yrs of use I will need to replace the wood deck this winter.

I would say a wood deck is fine for a once in the while car hauler as long as you keep the maintance up on it. If you are using it all the time I would then get one with a steel deck. I would really like to get myself one of those feather lite aluminum ones.
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post Jul 2 2004, 10:50 AM
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the cost for my trailer new was only 1199.00 .
i shopped around the steel decks where alot more.the deck space is 7x14 plenty of room for a 914
tires and a tool box.but yes the wood decks do need to be replaced in time,but my dads back hoe trailer was a wood deck and was untreated and abused and it lasted 11 years.and it wasnt replaced due to the back hoe falling though it it just look like hell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jul 2 2004, 02:53 PM
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wood rots, steel rusts

wood is lighter, steel is heavier

a nice compromise is a steel deck trailer, but dont get one with a full steel deck. Get one with a split deck, its a bit lighter
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post Jul 3 2004, 09:31 PM
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