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| robkammer |
 Jul 21 2023, 11:47 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 7-January 21 From: Vermilion Ohio Member No.: 25,049 Region Association: North East States  |
All: Planning ahead for Okteenerfest in TN this fall. Put out feelers to borrow or rent a lightweight car trailer form the local chapter but no dice. My two options are U-haul, heavy, easy to secure the car, but a real pain with the little bit of ground clearance.
The second option is a tilting flatbed equipment trailer. Easy loading, but I'm not sure how I would be able to safely secure the car. Unlike the Uhaul, the flatbed only has tie down access along the sides, designed for regular ratchet straps. Where the Uhaul uses strap harnesses to hold the front wheels tight to the deck Any input is appreciated. Driving isn't in the cards, 500 plus miles each way and I would need a stretcher! |
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| 914Sixer |
Jul 21 2023, 12:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,885 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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IF you go the UHaul route make sure you add a chain through front tow hook to trailer frame. The ratchet straps are flakey at best, front chain was the only thing that kept car from leaving trailer.
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| mepstein |
Jul 21 2023, 12:44 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I’ve towed dozens of cars with my featherlite and many with a uhaul. I would take the tilting trailer option over the uhaul every time. I hate the uhaul wheel straps. I’d much rather crank down a strap on the suspension or around the wheels than over the tire. If you want to call me and learn how to tie down your car, I’m happy to help. 914’s are easy.
I just did this 356 a couple days ago. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| sixaddict |
Jul 21 2023, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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While uhauls are heavy and not pretty they tow really well….plus have surge brakes.
The lip on the front will destroy an air dam/spoiler if you aren’t careful. …(don’t ask) If car is low you need 2x 6 or 8s to get front up. Standard valance probably no issue. I have always used straps on rear but agree with Mark. ………chain is good insurance. |
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| mlindner |
Jul 21 2023, 01:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,522 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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six addict +1, U-hauls work really well. And yes, precut 2x8's to raise fronts.
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| r_towle |
Jul 21 2023, 04:28 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,576 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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What wheels do you have?
If a strap fits, I strap the front wheel to each side, and the rear I strap to the opposite side to keep the ass from sliding. Way easier to do the wheels versus anything underneath |
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| robkammer |
Jul 21 2023, 08:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 7-January 21 From: Vermilion Ohio Member No.: 25,049 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks guys! You pretty much helped confirm my inclination. I'll go with the U haul. I still have the planks I used when we trailered our 986S to Knoxville for a trip to Amelia. Probably will need to add a couple more to protect the front spoiler on the BB. Enjoy the rest on the summer!
Rob |
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