 Enclosed car trailers, Who's got 'em and are you happy with it? |
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| GTeener |
 Oct 19 2006, 05:11 PM
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914 Girl  Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California  |
Considering upgrading the open 18' trailer for an enclosed one.
Questions for those of you that own 'em: What kind do you have? Do you like it? What don't you like about it? What would you do differently if you bought another one? How do you keep it protected from being stolen? What's the best way to get a used one? What do we need to look out for when buying used? |
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| GTeener |
Oct 20 2006, 05:54 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(majkos @ Oct 20 2006, 04:03 PM)  Kinda true on finding Diesel fuel,but along the highway, no prob. Big plus, diesel gives WAY more mileage than gas, in the long haul. Makes up for the extra cost per gallon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) maybe... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| messix |
Oct 20 2006, 06:03 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(GTeener @ Oct 20 2006, 04:54 PM) QUOTE(majkos @ Oct 20 2006, 04:03 PM) Kinda true on finding Diesel fuel,but along the highway, no prob. Big plus, diesel gives WAY more mileage than gas, in the long haul. Makes up for the extra cost per gallon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) maybe... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) diesels will give 20-30% better fuel economy unloaded and better than that loaded. they make all thier power from idle to about 3500rpm, prefect for towing, and they last much longer in durability. pull away power is the most noticed benifit. |
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| JPB |
Oct 20 2006, 06:04 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Oct 19 2006, 08:34 PM) Gwen: I have a Classic 32" Box trailor. Love it. I keep it in my drive way. Bought it from a racer on E-bay. Came with lots of extras. It hauls 2 cars. Awning, generator, comperssor in cabinets and a whench, exteror lights and a nice doubel foulding rear ramp for low cars. :PERMAGRIN: Joe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) I want one with a Swedish whench who gives professional mamamamamsaging. |
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| blabla914 |
Oct 21 2006, 07:08 AM
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I like primer Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 1-March 04 From: Connecticut Member No.: 1,740 Region Association: None 
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I am also on the lookout for an enclosed trailer. I'm having trouble envisioning how my stuff will fit in it. I've got a 2500HD to tow with so I'd like to keep the loaded trailer under 7500lbs. Quick recap:
Drew356 20' Tim T 26' - would have bought smaller steven in OC - 16' - Steven, isn't this really tight for a race weekend? Do you have a pict with it loaded? MJ 20' SJ 20' I need to be able to transport cars the size of 914 plus spare wheels/tires, jacks, my modestly sized roll cab tool box, and stuff to camp for the weekend. I'll still have the bed of the truck so some of the camping stuff can go in there, but it is the short bed so I can't carry too much stuff in the truck. I'd also like a trailer that's not rediculously huge when transporting karts, but could transport a larger car without jacks, tools, etc in an emergency. Sounds like I'm looking for something 18-22'. Does that sound logical? Kelly |
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| JPB |
Oct 21 2006, 07:38 AM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Sit cuz, you be gettin outa da gheto trailoring your ride to the race. You be one a dem snobs owhat?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Wear some bling bling justa shows da peeps wheres yo fum nizzel. |
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| JoeSharp |
Oct 21 2006, 08:51 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
I thought I needed a 26 footer because 2 cars are 26 feet. so I gave it 2 more and layed out a 28 foot box around them. To small, played like I was tieing them down and had no angle on the straps. Box to 30 and was happy but I still needed a genset and compressor. 32 foot box trailer.
You need to have room to walk around the car. An awning is an absolute must. Exterior lights and power and also air hose chucks are nice. A white interior with 110 lighting works great. We carry 2 large coolers, 8 folding chairs, a folding table, enough tools and supplies for a small shop. I pull with a 24 foot motor home (454) so I have a full kitchen and can shower. Only hilll I couldn't get up is on the drive way to Laguna Seca. Just thoughts :PERMAGRIN: Joe |
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| shelby/914 |
Oct 21 2006, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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We are using a 24' Haulmark, to haul a 66' Mustang nothcback race car. Purchased the trailer new, so ordered the extended tounge which makes it easier to turn and back up. Get a generator door and exit doors on both sides. Battery and both 12 and 110v lights. Have not installed a winch yet, probably dont need one for a 914 at 2000lbs Pulling it with a powerstroke F250.
O'yea dont forget a spare tire. |
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| GTeener |
Oct 21 2006, 12:16 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
Good advice. Thanks ya'll! We do have an aluminum body Autokraft AC Mark IV to haul around sometimes too, but it fits on the 18' open trailer just fine, so I box should fit all. Just need to find it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| majkos |
Oct 21 2006, 03:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(shelby/914 @ Oct 21 2006, 08:32 AM) We are using a 24' Haulmark, to haul a 66' Mustang nothcback race car. Purchased the trailer new, so ordered the extended tounge which makes it easier to turn and back up. Get a generator door and exit doors on both sides. Battery and both 12 and 110v lights. Have not installed a winch yet, probably dont need one for a 914 at 2000lbs Pulling it with a powerstroke F250. O'yea dont forget a spare tire. Spare tire? Sounds like a good story! I'm using a 24' Haulmark myself,'cept no extra doors,(Wish I have thoses!) A bit of a overkill for a 914, but sure is sweet to have the spaces for other stuff, which right now home of a half of a 914! (Furture trailer) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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