Smallest, Lightest, Easiest to manuever Trailer???

[fastbacker]

I'm thinking open trailers for a 911 with 335's in the rear. I don't have much room to store one so size is a big concern. Moving it around unloaded by hand(s) is also a big concern so I need it to be light as possible.

The car should only weigh around 2300 pounds. I don't need a tool box on the trailer.

16' or 18' dual axle trailers are too big and heavy. Do I have any other choices?


Thanks-
Craig Backer

[dreeves]

I would look at a 14' Trailex aluminum trailer. They're not more than 700lbs, and can be easily moved by hand...

[89911]

I've used a Trailex for the past 5 years and find it is great for my needs. It weighs a little over 800 lbs but is competely portable on flat ground by one person. The size of your wheel width can be ordered from the manufacturer, but I think mine would still fit your width, (I have 255 on back). I'm sure there are other all aluminum manufacturers out there also.

[fastbacker]

89911-

Is your trailer 850# with the tire carrier and tool box?

Is it possible to buy a single axle trailer for a 2300# 99?


Thanks for the replys-
Craig Backer

[JGalt]

Do you really want to trust your car on a single axle? One tire goes in the wrong place and you could be in for a ride DYT? It's not that hard to move.

[Jeff]

89911, Do you know the overall length of your trailer (tip of tongue to the end) ? Would it fit in a standard size garage?

[jpnovak]

I have a 14' aluminum trailer that was built by a boat builder. It weighs less than 600#. It has a single 3500# axle and tows my 2000# ST replica with no problems. Very easy to move around.

I think the overall length is about 19' with the tongue.

proper inflation and inspection of the tires and I have never had a problem in the 5 years its been in use. It has made many trips up and down the East coast and back and forth to TX.

[89911]

Originally posted by C U L8R
89911, Do you know the overall length of your trailer (tip of tongue to the end) ? Would it fit in a standard size garage?

I have to check, but, no , it wouldn't fit in any normal garage.

The tool trunk and tire rack are aluminum and don't weigh more then 50lbs together.

[fastbacker]

Originally posted by JGalt
Do you really want to trust your car on a single axle? One tire goes in the wrong place and you could be in for a ride DYT? It's not that hard to move.

The reason I ask is because I've seen Hayden's (Wevo) single axle, hand built, aluminum trailer that he tows his 911 to the track with.

I bet a single axle, lightweight trailer would be a whole lot easier to move by hand than a light weight, dual axle trailer. This is a concern for me since the area I would need to manhandle it in is gravel.

Anyone else aside from jpnovak use a single axle?

Thanks-
Craig Backer

[edward993]

Originally posted by fastbacker
I'm thinking open trailers for a 911 with 335's in the rear. I don't have much room to store one so size is a big concern. Moving it around unloaded by hand(s) is also a big concern so I need it to be light as possible.

The car should only weigh around 2300 pounds. I don't need a tool box on the trailer.

16' or 18' dual axle trailers are too big and heavy. Do I have any other choices?


Thanks-
Craig Backer

For all the parameters you mentioned, Trailex IS the best choice, bar none! They are the lightest (I did my homework on this before buying one) and very easy to tow or move about. They also make the perfect size trailer for 911s ...it is just big enough for a 911. Not cheap, but for what you defined as your needs, certainly the best open trailer I've seen.

Edward

[vash]

wow, that trailex is nice. but i have seen trailer "dolly's" where it looks like a handtruck with a trailer ball welded on. those guy can manuvuer (?) a relatively heavy trailer easily. my bro's 20 foot bass boat came with a single axle trailer. you definately need to be more vigilant with maintenence.

[MotoSook]

Don't the Trailex trailers require checking the bolts and replacing them after some period of use? I would imaging that the reason for that is the bolted aluminum construction. Over time the trailer starts to get flexible at the bolt areas due to compression or movement of the aluminum. Or have I got it wrong?


Look for Aluma trailers in your area.

Here is the model similar to the one I have (bought it used). All welded construction, low to the ground and easy to load the car. I know a guy who is reported to have picked up a new 18' model for about $3800 at a local dealer. Hell of a deal.

http://www.alumaklm.com/sections/products/template_new.php?product_id=18&product_category=5

[BlueSideUp]

Do they make car trailers with folding tongues? A friend of mine has a boat trailer with a folding tongue and he easily fits it in one stall of his two car garage.

[neilca]

I have a single axle Aluma that weighs 550# and is rated for 2900#. The single axle is much easier to move, I added a folding tongue wheel to make it easier to move by hand. As for what to do about a flat... fix it! You would do the same thing on a double axle trailer. The flat bed makes it perfect for those trip to Home Depot or the dump...Hint: it is not a race car trailer it is a house project trailer , honey....

PS the get the beaver tail and the folding tailgate/ramp. it is worth it.

[MotoSook]

I too love using my trailer to get yard material from the landscaping supply place, or sheet rock from Home Depot...etc.

It's better than having a pickup truck. When I mentioned selling it to my significant other, she convinved me to keep it. How u'like dem apples?"

[89911]

Originally posted by Souk
[B]Don't the Trailex trailers require checking the bolts and replacing them after some period of use? I/B]

Thats a new one to me. I've had it for about 5 years and no issues. The nicest thing about it is that is it 100% aluminum, even the wheels. No rust, no maintenance, although I do keep it in a barn. The tandem wheels are a must in my book. I had a blowout coming back from the track on one of the tires at 75 mph. Hate to see what would of happened if it was a single axle.

[catnmouse]

Trailex is a great trailer, practically custom made for a porsche, expensive and worth every penny.