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02-08-2009, 05:44 PM
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Car Trailer Questions
Just seeing what Lotus people are using to haul their cars to events.
I need something short that can fit in a 18' garage with the car still on it. any advice would be nice Thinking of pulling it with a V8 Toyota 4Runner. thanks
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02-09-2009, 12:18 AM
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14' featherlite (model 3110) might barely fit in the garage. tongue is probably 3' and change. short wheelbase car like an elise/exige will fit on it, but you might have problems getting the weight distribution correct, as you won't have much wiggle room to move the car front/back.
no problems pulling it with a 4runner. |
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02-09-2009, 01:32 AM
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Same one I was going to get when I was looking at trailers. A great choice, I thought....although not cheap, it would have been worth it.
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02-09-2009, 04:26 AM
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Nothing like a Trailex. Trailex Manufacturing and Trailer Sales
Best trailers I have ever used and they will fit in th garage. I had a 16 foot open and then I bought a 24 foot enclosed. All anodized aluminum. Very light.
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02-09-2009, 06:43 AM
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I test towed a trailex on Saturday with my Elise in it. Its not bad. Here is what I really want, however.....
BRE: BRE Aerovault Trailer
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02-09-2009, 10:51 AM
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Wow....I have been a dedicated Trailex guy for years...but NOW THAT IS WHAT I WANT!!!!!!!!
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02-09-2009, 11:13 AM
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If I had to fit it in a garage, this is probably what I'd get.
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02-09-2009, 11:32 AM
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Yes....I agree. You can get two of these for the cost of the aerovault...
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02-11-2009, 07:56 AM
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So you guys think a 14' would be too short?
will I be able to tie the wheels down? If anyone is using a 14', please let me know thanks
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02-11-2009, 08:11 AM
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cant wait 4 warm weather
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i dont know if this is a "good" one or not, but the price looks ok to me.
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02-11-2009, 08:21 AM
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You will have some issues with the ratchet straps needing some room to click. You can cross the straps in the back. I think you can make it work one way or another.
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02-11-2009, 08:32 AM
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04-05-2009, 10:29 AM
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Trailer
If you plan on storing the trailer inside a garage, then the height of the trailer will be more of a problem than the length.
Most enclosed trailers are about 8' high, which is higher than the normal garage door opening. You might look at the "low hauler" type of trailer, normally designed for motorcycles. I picked up a 7' x 14' Haulmark a while back and it fits my Lotus 7 clone perfectly, can't speak for the cars of the modern Lotus family. Like everything in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to an enclosed trailer. If your plans call for more than a one day tow, they offer weather protection, a level of security and storage for "car bits". The downside is the weight, additional gas use (normally), and storage considerations. Good luck.
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