 Been trailer shopping, Wasn't sure if I should jump on this one, now open discussion |
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| Chris914n6 |
  Oct 20 2015, 10:42 PM
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Jackstands are my life.  Group: Members Posts: 3,328 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
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. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh3.googleusercontent.com-431-1445402568.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh3.googleusercontent.com-431-1445402569.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh3.googleusercontent.com-431-1445402570.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh3.googleusercontent.com-431-1445402570.4.jpg) The thunderstorm we had a few days ago flooded his yard, so its a bit muddy. |
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| arsprod |
Nov 2 2015, 02:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 14-March 15 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 18,519 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE My old 14ft had dual axles with stock tires. Make sure you get removable fenders it makes it easier to open the doors of the car if needed while on the trailer. If you are having it built I would get the stake pockets added. I know I keep saying that, but sure is nice to be able to haul other things when needed. Technically this is a 12' trailer so not sure they can do dual axles. Removable left side fender and stake pockets already added! Haven't pulled the trigger yet |
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| mrfourteen |
Nov 2 2015, 05:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 1-November 13 From: Oregon out in the Mozarks Member No.: 16,596 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Oct 21 2015, 08:27 AM)  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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| Unobtanium-inc |
Nov 2 2015, 06:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,212 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None 
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We got a great deal on our Featherlite. A guy paid $7995 for it, he used it about a dozen times and called us to sell it for $3000. There was a catch, it had to be cash, and it had to be that weekend. He was filing for bankruptcy for his company on Monday. He had a "Netflix" style operation for exotic cars, you drive the Lambo this month, and the Ferrari the next, but when the economy tanked in 2007 he was left holding the bag, so it was a cheap Featherlite for us.
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