Buying an enclosed trailer to store my 914, what words of wisdom do you have? Options

[carr914]

Lots of used Trailers on racingjunk.com

[MJHanna]

I would not do smaller than a 20 ft, if it was designed as a car hauler it should be at least 8 ft inside most are 8.5 (outside dimensions) the widest allowed without being a “wide load” trailer. You need space to tie down the car and the tie downs go both forward and aft. As stated racing junk is a good place to look for both new and used trailers. I load our cars by driving them in, if I can get out of a race car with full cages you should be able to get out of your car without the trap door. Watch what height the fenders are, if they are too high you cannot open the door all the way which will make getting in and out of the car hard. I have a winch but it gets used only if I’m loading or unloading a non running car. If you get a winch look at the “fabric cables” it the best upgrade I have done on the winch.

[Brian Mifsud]

Jobsite trailers are cheaper and roomier.. They typically are 8' wide so you don't need a special permit to move them. If you are really only going to use it for storage, this is better than a car trailer cause it let's you walk around or work on the car.

here's an example.. you'll need to build a ramp in the rear...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/hvo/5095569017.html

[carr914]

$3.5 -5.5k

http://www.racingjunk.com/Cargo-Enclosed/1...V-nose-OBO.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/Cargo-Enclosed/1...uto-Hauler.html

Near Tampa
http://www.racingjunk.com/Cargo-Enclosed/1...V-nose-OBO.html

[sixnotfour]

that last trailer is a lot of nice for the money...too bad its red

[carr914]

That's what I was thinking

[URY914]

I'd get a used one. You offer a guy cash with his wife standing there and the price will drop.

[Jetsetsurfshop]

that last trailer is a lot of nice for the money...too bad its red

Agreed. Even if it needs something, it looks like a good deal to me.

[Amphicar770]

You are better off with a used, late mode,l, name brand trailer.

A lot of the newer, inexpensive units are really poorly built. They will look good for a year and then start falling apart. Likewise, a name brand is going to have MUCH better resale value.

I picked up a 24' Featherlite. It is over 10 years old but is in great condition. I did replace the bearings and brakes when I got it but I could easily sell it a few years from now and get all my money back.

If you will be hauling it, make sure your tow vehicle can handle it. 20+ footers, especially steel and wood, can be very heavy. Torsion axles are almost a must have for towing a vehicle.

Watch for humidity build up in a trailer. You might want to keep a dehumidifier in there.

Definitely go with 8' width. It is now fun inching a vehicle in while worrying about hitting the sides. 20-24 footer will have better resale than something smaller.

Cargo trailers are not the same as car trailers.

[jasons]

Can you drive in and out of those when they aren't hitched to a hauling vechicle? I have a flat trailer for hauling a RZR and there is no way I could load that unhitched.

[Ian Stott]

Would putting a dehumidifier in the trailer be a good idea since Florida is so humid?

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

[Amphicar770]

that last trailer is a lot of nice for the money...too bad its red

Trailers, along with all their contents, are frequently stolen. Having one that stands out from all the white / black ones makes it less of a target. Also get a SPOT trace.

[messix]

Can you drive in and out of those when they aren't hitched to a hauling vechicle? I have a flat trailer for hauling a RZR and there is no way I could load that unhitched.

if you chock the wheels and jack stand the rear and front of the trailer you can do it.

[FourBlades]

Wow, lots of good tips here. Dehumidifier sounds like a good idea.

I will have to borrow or rent a tow vehicle because I only have a small SUV (Lexus 350). I have friends with major tow rigs but it would be nice to be able to rent one for longer trips.

What trailer brands do people think are the best quality?

John