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| CptTripps |
 Dec 2 2013, 06:15 PM
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I'm searching Craigslist to find a trailer for my 914, and I'm wondering what others are using. What's the smallest I can go comfortably? Is there a reason to go a lot larger?
Just looking for opinions. |
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| billh1963 |
Dec 3 2013, 03:45 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,405 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I've been towing my whole driving career (started when I was 14 ...before I had a license.... towing boats) and I have driven tens of thousands of miles pulling trailers.
I can tell you the following: 1. Never skimp on tires...bad tires will wreck and/or kill you or someone else 2. Tandem is the only way to go. If you ever have a blowout on I-75 in downtown Atlanta at 1:00 am on a Sunday night you will appreciate the convenience and safety 3. Brakes are important...especially if you are towing with a lightweight tow vehicle. My tow vehicle is a 2006 Ford F-250 crew cab powerstroke. But, I still like trailer brakes. I prefer hydraulic surge brakes but electric is the next best choice. 4. Go aluminum if you can. The weight savings make a huge difference. Especially if you have a lightweight tow vehicle 5. Get long ramps. The longer the ramps the less clearance issues you have when loading and the easier it is to load non-runners. 6. Rent a U-Haul or Penske trailer if you can't afford to buy a decent trailer. The cost is reasonable (always get the insurance) and you can drop it off anywhere 7. Trailers require maintenance....tires, brakes, hubs, axles, lights, etc. all require regular maintenance. You can't simply buy it and forget it. 8. Be honest in your intended trailer use. Enclosed trailers are cool looking and nice for keeping things dry but are a pain in the ass to get around the car once it's loaded plus you need a lot of space to store it. Landscape trailers are great for hauling furniture and your riding mower but not as great hauling cars. Car trailers are awesome for hauling cars. But, unless they have a full deck, you can't easily haul much else. 9. Like everything in life, buy the best you can afford. If you can't buy a safe trailer, rent one!  |
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CptTripps What size trailers are guys using for 914s? Dec 2 2013, 06:15 PM
bulitt Trailer Thread
Ask TC to measure his, it's ab... Dec 2 2013, 06:25 PM CptTripps Yeah, I saw that thread, but not a lot of people l... Dec 2 2013, 06:27 PM bulitt Depends on your tow vehicle which dictates GVW, pr... Dec 2 2013, 06:38 PM MMW I would go with a 15' or 16' tandem axle. ... Dec 2 2013, 06:38 PM brant Tandem is much safer in case you get a flat Dec 2 2013, 07:31 PM carr914
Trailer Thread
Ask TC to measure his, it's a... Dec 2 2013, 07:38 PM
hot_shoe914
[quote name='bulitt' post='1965228' date='Dec 2 2... Dec 2 2013, 09:19 PM messix get a full flat bed with beaver tail 16' min.
... Dec 2 2013, 07:40 PM r_towle Tandem only.
First, you can balance the tongue wei... Dec 2 2013, 07:42 PM Steve Pratel I've got 4 project cars/motorcycles and toyed ... Dec 2 2013, 07:58 PM r_towle
I've got 4 project cars/motorcycles and toyed... Dec 2 2013, 09:01 PM r_towle Doubly clicky Dec 2 2013, 09:02 PM messix consider a enclosed car hauler.
lock it in side a... Dec 2 2013, 08:58 PM Mark Henry My trailer is the first one in the trailer thread ... Dec 2 2013, 09:13 PM mikelsr I've got an 18' tandem to carry my 914. I ... Dec 2 2013, 09:16 PM ellisor3 If you are not in a hurry, keep checking here. The... Dec 2 2013, 09:41 PM RickS I would rather know What size trailers are gals us... Dec 2 2013, 10:53 PM Type 47 An enclosed trailer is nice but may be a little ov... Dec 2 2013, 10:58 PM euro911 7 x 16 ft. box with 3 ft. v-nose. All the good thi... Dec 2 2013, 11:12 PM Garold Shaffer For 7 yrs I used this 16ft tandem axel steel deck ... Dec 2 2013, 11:45 PM CptTripps This is one of those tools that I'm guessing I... Dec 3 2013, 07:22 AM brant The first one looks like a steal Dec 3 2013, 08:18 AM CptTripps
The first one looks like a steal
...and I think... Dec 3 2013, 08:58 AM MMW I would buy the first one for $1450 & che... Dec 3 2013, 09:04 AM brant trailer brakes are required in colorado too...
p... Dec 3 2013, 09:43 AM brant
I've been towing my whole driving career (sta... Dec 3 2013, 05:48 PM Garold Shaffer I would also recommend that if you get a tandem ax... Dec 3 2013, 05:02 PM URY914 Why not just buy a Mustang and flat tow it??? :st... Dec 3 2013, 05:17 PM CptTripps So I'm all ready to transport my 914 to the sa... Jan 30 2014, 09:39 AM Garold Shaffer That will work. I would recommend that you enclose... Jan 30 2014, 10:05 AM wndsrfr
I'm searching Craigslist to find a trailer fo... Jan 30 2014, 10:09 AM CptTripps
Hmmmmm.....I'm going to guess that you are th... Jan 30 2014, 10:27 AM chads74 I would definitily go with a longer tandem axle tr... Jan 30 2014, 10:31 AM CptTripps Just picked it up. It's got everything I need.... Jan 30 2014, 01:42 PM r_towle winch is too light weight, harbor freight.
I woul... Jan 30 2014, 01:47 PM Garold Shaffer Not bad. Since you have welding skills I would rec... Jan 30 2014, 01:55 PM CptTripps Yeah...already ahead of you on the winch. Just got... Jan 30 2014, 01:58 PM r_towle i got something similar...just the two ramps.
I en... Jan 30 2014, 02:12 PM f1rocks You did well for $400! If you do sandblas... Jan 30 2014, 02:31 PM euro911 Nice score :beer2: Jan 30 2014, 02:32 PM |
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