Post a pic of your trailer - LotusTalk

Dave · 10-07-2007, 09:35 AM

Seems like there was a thread about this a couple years back, but didn't find. I'll start with my new '08 Haulmark 16'. Logos are custom made with fleet grade vinyl, 24" diameter. Haulmark isn't the top of the line, but a good value for the money for my low use. Added a concrete pad for it behind my detached garage.

kestrel74 · 10-07-2007, 09:38 AM

"taint much, but it's Home !!!

fins0619 · 10-07-2007, 09:40 AM

how much does it weigh? Any pic of inside?

I have an open and thinking of getting an enclosed, but finding a small enclosed is not easy.

Is 16' large enough for your Lotus and track gear, spare tires etc?

Dave · 10-07-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fins0619

how much does it weigh? Any pic of inside?

I have an open and thinking of getting an enclosed, but finding a small enclosed is not easy.

Is 16' large enough for your Lotus and track gear, spare tires etc?

Dry weight is 3200lbs, gross 7000. Plenty of overhead space, over 3' in front for stuff. Depends on your space needs I guess. I'm not a regular track junkie, we're using this more for longer road trips, LOG, etc. It's also nice if you need to temporarily free up a garage space for company, etc. A few more pics:

Randy Chase · 10-07-2007, 10:28 AM

Nice. I would add a tire rack, overhead cabinets on the front end and maybe a winch.

I was looking at various trailer options, thinking of Featherlite vs Pace vs Haulmark. I believe that Fred Zust got the Haulmark also. I think I will probably get 18' or 20'. Yes, I know some people will say you always want more and 24' is the min. But that is the space I have and the longer it is, the more room it will take.

Question. Can you open your door to get out once you are inside the trailer?

Dave · 10-07-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Nice. I would add a tire rack, overhead cabinets on the front end and maybe a winch.

I was looking at various trailer options, thinking of Featherlite vs Pace vs Haulmark. I believe that Fred Zust got the Haulmark also. I think I will probably get 18' or 20'. Yes, I know some people will say you always want more and 24' is the min. But that is the space I have and the longer it is, the more room it will take.

Question. Can you open your door to get out once you are inside the trailer?

Yes, it's a tight fit but not a big issue with those low wheel wells, and I'm 6' 195. Yes, the space issue was also a factor on buying the 16. This hides perfectly behind my detached garage to keep the neighbors (and covenants) happy.

Randy Chase · 10-07-2007, 10:44 AM

In looking at your trailer, I am thinking I could live with a 16' long also. I would like to move the front tie downs on the floor more to the rear so I could use that space on the end. At least a little bit. Then an overhead tire rack for 8 racing tires on the very end. A small wall mounted cabinet on the driver's side wall near the front (over the front clam basically). Add a few nice things for track use such hooks and shelves for materials, helmets... and I think it works.

Randy Chase · 10-07-2007, 10:45 AM

Dave, do you mind sharing the cost of your trailer? What are you towing it with? I am thinking of getting a new Tundra.

Jack · 10-07-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fins0619

how much does it weigh? Any pic of inside?

I have an open and thinking of getting an enclosed, but finding a small enclosed is not easy.

Is 16' large enough for your Lotus and track gear, spare tires etc?

Bill,

You'd probably want a minimum of 20' for serious track usage/capacity, if your plans entail just hauling the Lotus. The problem with a 16' enclosed unit is the resale market -- it's a much more limited market, and harder to get you money out of, than say a 22 or 24 footer. However, the bigger the enclosed trailer, the more likely you'll need a new (more powerful) towing vehicle than the one you are using for your open trailer. Escalating spiral of $$.

I'd like to get an enclosed down the road but waiting until the time is right to trade in the F-150 on a 250.

Until then.....

Jim-C · 10-07-2007, 10:51 AM

here's the inside

Dave · 10-07-2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Dave, do you mind sharing the cost of your trailer? What are you towing it with? I am thinking of getting a new Tundra.

I paid only $5250, and that included delivery from near Chicago to Dayton after some barter. Towing with an H2. A friend of mine just bought a Tundra and loves it.

There really is plenty of room in this trailer if you make effective use of overhead, fold-down benches, etc. That's with an Elise in there of course. I can snap more pics on request.

Jim-C · 10-07-2007, 11:01 AM

outside

BrendanDolan · 10-07-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jim-clayton

here's the inside

It might just be the photo, but how do you get it in and out? Doesnt look like you could fit a human along side the car, or open the door.

Baysailor · 10-07-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BrendanDolan

It might just be the photo, but how do you get it in and out? Doesnt look like you could fit a human along side the car, or open the door.

You don't necessarily have to be in and get back out of the car. Many people use a winch to get their cars in and out of their trailers. It is good then to have some sort of access through a foward door to attach the front tie down straps.

fins0619 · 10-07-2007, 11:31 AM

Jack,

I have a Featherlite 18' too. I dont have the air dam, I have a custom made four tire rack in front and two storage boxes on the side and fuel can carrier on the tongue. I will post a pic Monday.

It may be less of an issue with you west-coast guys, but in the northeast, we tow in bad weather quite often. It is really a drag to have a car detailed to the teeth when you leave for the track and have it look like it has been through the war when you get there.

BrendanDolan · 10-07-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Baysailor

You don't necessarily have to be in and get back out of the car. Many people use a winch to get their cars in and out of their trailers. It is good then to have some sort of access through a foward door to attach the front tie down straps.

Good point! I didn't think of that, as all of the trailers I've used are open air, and you just drive onto them, and strap the car down.

fins0619 · 10-07-2007, 12:49 PM

jim-clayton, what kind of trailer is that? And how long is it?

Jim-C · 10-07-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fins0619

jim-clayton, what kind of trailer is that? And how long is it?

It is a 12 ft utility trailer. No namer ( Cresent ?). I cut 22" from the height.
I winch the car in and out. Pulls real nice being out of the wind. I got an extra 4 mpg after I cut the height down. There is a side door up front, not pictured.

slaughtr · 10-08-2007, 06:04 AM

No trailer is complete without a place to lay down.

jlstyle82 · 10-08-2007, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kestrel74

"taint much, but it's Home !!!

Wow i would rock that anytime.

10-07-2007, 09:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dave Lotus Parts Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,161	Post a pic of your trailer Seems like there was a thread about this a couple years back, but didn't find. I'll start with my new '08 Haulmark 16'. Logos are custom made with fleet grade vinyl, 24" diameter. Haulmark isn't the top of the line, but a good value for the money for my low use. Added a concrete pad for it behind my detached garage. Attached Images Last edited by Dave; 10-07-2007 at 10:38 AM.

10-07-2007, 09:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 11,314	"taint much, but it's Home !!! Attached Images __________________ Elise #2292 / CO / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / DBA 4000 Wiper Slot Rotors/ V1 / SS lines w/Pagid Black / G-Pan / Odyssey PC680 with RLS Bracket / Difflow 5 Element diffuser / Stebel Nautilus horn "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous "

10-07-2007, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
fins0619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 120	how much does it weigh? Any pic of inside? I have an open and thinking of getting an enclosed, but finding a small enclosed is not easy. Is 16' large enough for your Lotus and track gear, spare tires etc? __________________ 2008 LS 460L Blue 2007 SL 550 Silver 2006 240R Cup Car Red 2007 LX 470 Black Spec Miata

10-07-2007, 10:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Randy Chase britishspeeder Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 28,379 Images: 765	Nice. I would add a tire rack, overhead cabinets on the front end and maybe a winch. I was looking at various trailer options, thinking of Featherlite vs Pace vs Haulmark. I believe that Fred Zust got the Haulmark also. I think I will probably get 18' or 20'. Yes, I know some people will say you always want more and 24' is the min. But that is the space I have and the longer it is, the more room it will take. Question. Can you open your door to get out once you are inside the trailer? __________________ My pm box is too full. Please email me at randy @ lotusfob.com Thanks.

10-07-2007, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Randy Chase britishspeeder Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 28,379 Images: 765	In looking at your trailer, I am thinking I could live with a 16' long also. I would like to move the front tie downs on the floor more to the rear so I could use that space on the end. At least a little bit. Then an overhead tire rack for 8 racing tires on the very end. A small wall mounted cabinet on the driver's side wall near the front (over the front clam basically). Add a few nice things for track use such hooks and shelves for materials, helmets... and I think it works. __________________ My pm box is too full. Please email me at randy @ lotusfob.com Thanks.

10-07-2007, 10:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Randy Chase britishspeeder Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 28,379 Images: 765	Dave, do you mind sharing the cost of your trailer? What are you towing it with? I am thinking of getting a new Tundra. __________________ My pm box is too full. Please email me at randy @ lotusfob.com Thanks.

10-07-2007, 10:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jim-C Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 2,383	here's the inside Attached Images

10-07-2007, 11:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jim-C Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 2,383	outside Attached Images

10-07-2007, 11:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
fins0619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 120	Jack, I have a Featherlite 18' too. I dont have the air dam, I have a custom made four tire rack in front and two storage boxes on the side and fuel can carrier on the tongue. I will post a pic Monday. It may be less of an issue with you west-coast guys, but in the northeast, we tow in bad weather quite often. It is really a drag to have a car detailed to the teeth when you leave for the track and have it look like it has been through the war when you get there. __________________ 2008 LS 460L Blue 2007 SL 550 Silver 2006 240R Cup Car Red 2007 LX 470 Black Spec Miata

10-07-2007, 12:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
fins0619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 120	jim-clayton, what kind of trailer is that? And how long is it? __________________ 2008 LS 460L Blue 2007 SL 550 Silver 2006 240R Cup Car Red 2007 LX 470 Black Spec Miata

10-08-2007, 06:04 AM	#19 (permalink)
slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,037 Images: 3	No trailer is complete without a place to lay down. Attached Images __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

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