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Flat tow or trailer? |
grantsfo |
Mar 24 2006, 02:02 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I'm going back and forth on the idea of flat towing or getting a trailer. If I get a trailer I will need to get a tow a larger vehicle. I truly dislike driving most trucks and SUV's as daily drivers due to my commute over twisty mountain roads. My driveway is not too trailer freindly as well. However I have plenty of room for a trailer.
So I can flat tow with my Audi A4 or sell the Audi and get a sports ute or car with more towing capacity. Biggest problem I see is that all the vehicles I would consider driving have a maximum towing capacity of 3500 lbs. I think that might be cutting it close once I get trailer fully load with the 914, tools etc. Is anyone towing a 914 and trailer with smaller SUV like a BMW x3 or a bigger station wagon? Man this whole race car thing is a commitment! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Mar 25 2006, 03:00 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
My 2000 4Runner worked well with a lighter (and cheaper) open deck tandem. The brake controller made it really easy. I did have to get beefier rear shocks for the sag. Total weight was less than 3500. Pulled nicely up to 75 and pulled fine up hill.
It took me awhile to find a cheaper trailer than what you can get in the BA, but I got a NEW custom lowered, tandem, steel, 6 ft ramp, with single brake for about $1750. No clearance issues even with a front Trekkor style sweeper valence. Sold it 3 years later for $1600. 2000 4Runners can be gotten fairly cheaply considering what you get for it. My $0.02 |
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