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> Been trailer shopping, Wasn't sure if I should jump on this one, now open discussion
Chris914n6
post Oct 20 2015, 10:42 PM
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Checked out this trailer today. Fixer upper. Not sure if it's worth it. His bottom dollar, 500.

16ft x 75in floor. 98in x ~19ft total. 12in rail height. Mostly 2in and 3in angle iron with 2x10 planks. Heavy enough I couldn't lift it a mm.

Needs a pair of electric brakes, lights and wiring, 4 tires, at least 2 wheels (I might have that covered if I go 5x4.5" hubs), susp bushings. Also ramps.

The floor droops across the middle, likely overloaded the angle.

?? Both axles curve a little, like they were made for a bit of camber.

Plan for it is to move cars under 4,000lb to flip and the 914 to events.

Also toying with making my own that's lighter, using rectangle or something. Haven't seen blueprints I like yet.

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The thunderstorm we had a few days ago flooded his yard, so its a bit muddy.
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post Oct 20 2015, 10:58 PM
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i would pass even at that price.

the axles should have a "bend" the other direction.

the cross supports are bent, the trailer has been abused severely.

the whole thing is suspect. you will probably find cracks trough out the whole frame.
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post Oct 21 2015, 04:35 AM
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post Oct 21 2015, 04:59 AM
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I've been offered trailers for free that look better than that one.
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post Oct 21 2015, 05:32 AM
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$500. is 25% of a far better, more car friendly trailer.
Pass.
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post Oct 21 2015, 06:41 AM
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Go get a steel Carson trailer new.

http://www.carsontrailersales.com/pre_owne...asp?veh=2202735
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post Oct 21 2015, 06:45 AM
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I had one like this which is about $3500. The deck was nice, but the ramps sucked and loading a race 914 was like loading a tractor climbing the ladder....


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post Oct 21 2015, 06:47 AM
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I custom ordered one like this about 12 years ago. Got it with drop axels and a ducktail. About $2400 out the door new.


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post Oct 21 2015, 08:01 AM
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Run away! I got a 16' new dovetail, lower deck out the door fully licensed for 2800 in February.
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post Oct 21 2015, 09:12 AM
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I'm looking for a similar trailer as well. Any day on CL a nice ready-to-go trailer can be had in the $2k range.

Don't trip over dollars to pick up dimes. . . Leave the fixer for the other guy.
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post Oct 21 2015, 09:27 AM
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If you are serious about towing long distances, get an aluminum one.

They cost good money (even used). However, they hold their value as well. I bet I could sell mine for what I paid for it.

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Depends on the rating of your truck.
Big tex sells a car hauler for 1995$ here in NC.
Tandem with wooden floor only weighs around 1500lbs.
You can pop the center sections out to lighten it even more or keep in place
to double as a utility trailer.
For 3000$ I would go with a new enclosed.

Trailer Thread- http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=trailer


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post Oct 21 2015, 10:42 AM
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I'm trailer shopping too (for miata race car) and I've seen steel w/wood decked ones on craigslist in the $750-1000 range that look almost new. New ones below $2k. I'm looking for an aluminum 16 footer if anyone has suggestions. And suggestions on how to convince my wife that it's ok to park it in the side yard!
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post Oct 21 2015, 11:27 AM
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Run away! I got a 16' new dovetail, lower deck out the door fully licensed for 2800 in February.

When I had a trailer everyone wanted to borrow it.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Oct 21 2015, 04:21 PM
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You guys do know I fix things for a living right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Looks like about $1300 all in to get it right. Too close to the cost of a better trailer, and one that I wouldn't have to modify. Plus a 75" deck is kinda tight.

Fun fact... the average car door is 11" off the ground.
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post Oct 21 2015, 04:51 PM
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http://www.cherokee-mfg.com/


Enough said.
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post Oct 21 2015, 05:42 PM
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http://www.cherokee-mfg.com/


Enough said.


Uhhh,.and if we don't live in memphis?
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post Oct 21 2015, 06:37 PM
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http://www.cherokee-mfg.com/


Enough said.


Uhhh,.and if we don't live in memphis?

Maybe I will bring it to you.
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post Oct 21 2015, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(arsprod @ Oct 21 2015, 06:42 PM) *

QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Oct 21 2015, 06:51 PM) *

http://www.cherokee-mfg.com/


Enough said.


Uhhh,.and if we don't live in memphis?

Maybe I will bring it to you.

Careful, I might take you up on that!
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post Oct 26 2015, 12:49 PM
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QUOTE(arsprod @ Oct 21 2015, 09:32 PM) *

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QUOTE(arsprod @ Oct 21 2015, 06:42 PM) *

QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Oct 21 2015, 06:51 PM) *

http://www.cherokee-mfg.com/


Enough said.


Uhhh,.and if we don't live in memphis?

Maybe I will bring it to you.

Careful, I might take you up on that!


PM'd you - like to know your experience with Cherokee
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