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> Weight of my car trailer? anyone have 1 similar?, buyer needs to know weight.....
Mueller
post Dec 5 2005, 03:06 PM
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It would still be used for 914s (watercooled conversion) but the buyer is concerned of it weighing too much for thier V6 powered tow vehicle (older Mistubishi SUV I think)
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r_towle
post Dec 5 2005, 03:09 PM
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total package will be under 4k

Trailer similar in length...less the tire rack weigh in at 750..

So, its under 3k..and I can tow it with my Eurovan...

He will be fine.

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post Dec 5 2005, 03:10 PM
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find a local sand a gravel yard...weigh in...wiegh out without trailer..do the math...

It is ussually 10 bucks for that..

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post Dec 5 2005, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE (r_towle @ Dec 5 2005, 02:09 PM)
total package will be under 4k

Trailer similar in length...less the tire rack weigh in at 750..

So, its under 3k..and I can tow it with my Eurovan...

He will be fine.

Rich

thanks....I cut off the tire rack, just deciding whether to keep it off or make it a bolt on/off item....damn thing has already dented 3 914 fenders (3 different cars)
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post Dec 5 2005, 05:15 PM
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this should help. Its Lic. total wt. 4000 lbs Thats Dads truck same as a S10 with the V6 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 5 2005, 05:37 PM
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take it to the local recycling center. they should have a scale to weigh an entire vehicle before and after unloading your recyclables.
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post Dec 5 2005, 08:49 PM
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My guess is your trailer weighs about 1,380 pounds.

Let's make a contest out of this. Take it to a big truck stop. They usually have a scale for their vehicles. You pay them about $6.00 and you get 2 or 3 attempts to weigh it. Thats how I used to weigh my race car.
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post Dec 5 2005, 09:03 PM
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QUOTE (smg914 @ Dec 5 2005, 06:49 PM)
My guess is your trailer weighs about 1,380 pounds.

I'm thinking around 1200 lbs.

But like he said, find out for sure.....
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post Dec 5 2005, 10:55 PM
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IIRC mine is closer to 2000lbs; Carson 16' steel frame and bed
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post Dec 5 2005, 11:50 PM
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Worth noting that Mike's trailer is an open bed, not a full bed. I'd guess around the 2k range.
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post Dec 6 2005, 12:12 AM
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I towed this one with the Alien behind a Nissan Xterra. V6 was a lacking... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) The Titan on the other hand... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)


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post Dec 23 2005, 05:49 PM
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I finally got around to registering the trailer I got in Cali. last month. I was right - the DMV was not busy on the Friday before Christmas. Half an hour - start to finish.

The new improved version has extra lights, 1 1/2" raised deck height - (so I can open the door now), a new end stop, reinforded tie down points, relocated / upgraded tool box, safety chains, flag pole, and most important - new tires and period correct Bling-Bling wheels from a '75 Continental Mark IV.

At the DMV today, both inspectors and their supervisor were very interested in the unusually low VIN # that I had covered up with the new tool box. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) They never even bothered to check the lights or any of the other safety requirements.

I did find out that my trailer weighs exactly 985 lbs.


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post Dec 23 2005, 05:50 PM
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post Dec 23 2005, 05:51 PM
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