914 trailer pics (single or dual axle), Post your 914 trailer pictures here Options

[dlee1967]

I spent quite some time browsing different posts of trailers used to transport 914s and finally decided to build my own. There only seemed to be a few single axle trailers with brakes shown on this board. I chose a single axle to keep the size down and make it easy to move by myself when it is not attached to the tow vehicle. I hope this thread serves as a means for others going through the same process a chance to see what others are doing without spending hours looking through posts with the word trailer. David Lee


Single axle trailer
Dual axle trailer
trailer brakes
914 trailer

[dlee1967]

Trailer deck is 6'6" wide and 10' long with an additional 2' of dovetail with a 4" drop. Frame is 2.5" square tube with .25" wall thinkness. The cross bars are 2.5" angle that is 3/8" thick. The axle is 3500 lbs rated with electric brakes. Ramps are 6" long and lock in under one side. The deck is plated with 14 gauge diamond plate and I added additional angle runners under the route that the tires take when loading the car. Total weight is about 1300 lbs. The heaviest car that I carry is my 914 V8. You must keep the total weight of a trailer in Texas under 4000 lbs to avoid titling it. I do have a VIN number now and registration, but no title needed. Saves a little cheese at least. The tires are 205-70-15 6 ply trailer tires with a lockable spare. Tongue is a 5000 lb Bulldog unit and a 2000 lb tongue jack. You will also notice a spot to store a floor jack (locked in place). Cost? The steel was free (thanks Gary) so my total outlay was only $650 including registration. It took two days to complete with my father-in-law helping on the chop saw. He didn't want to go shopping with the ladies, so he was captive labor.