Super Light Trailex Trailers at Smith Lotus in SLO CA - LotusTalk

Darin P Phillips · 06-15-2008, 06:20 PM

We have set up a new website to feature our Trailex Trailers.

CaliforniaAluminumTrailers.com

Trailex is a very trick trailer used by racers on the East Coast, but almost unknown out West. Weighing in at less than 900lbs, it is half the weight of steel trailers of the same dimensions, yet just as strong.

They are so light you don't need a huge tow vehicle to pull one, plus they save you gas money getting to the track.

We got started selling Trailex Trailers because we used one to haul around our Rover powered Series 1 Exige Motorsports car (and a lot of other cars too.) Needless to say, we sold our heavier Featherweight.

We have 12 open and one very nice enclosed trailer in stock now.

Check out our Trailex site with photos of our Lotus race car and let me know if you have any questions.

dmh · 06-16-2008, 04:56 AM

I can attest to the fact that there is no better trailer made than a Trailex.

It's true, paddocks are full of them here in the northeast/midatlantic.
We, Precision Motorsports Racing, have sold hundreds of them over the years.

Rarely, if ever, do you even get a chance to buy a used one.

LordZ · 06-16-2008, 07:23 AM

If only they made a smaller tire toter...

Darin P Phillips · 06-16-2008, 09:19 AM

Let me know what you are looking for. Trailex is very responsive to their customer needs. We can get your ideal trailer built for you and shipped directly to your door. I need drawings and measurements.

Patricko · 06-16-2008, 09:36 AM

How much does the enclosed one weigh?

ZJChaser · 06-16-2008, 10:18 AM

prices?

Randy Chase · 06-16-2008, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordZ

If only they made a smaller tire toter...

They will make almost anything.

Right now, I am sketching up a custom tire toter.

Randy Chase · 06-16-2008, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricko

How much does the enclosed one weigh?

Under 2000 pounds.

Randy Chase · 06-16-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZJChaser

prices?

Trailex is probably the best alum trailer IMO... but it is not cheap. The enclosed trailers are around $16k.

LordZ · 06-16-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darin P Phillips

Let me know what you are looking for. Trailex is very responsive to their customer needs. We can get your ideal trailer built for you and shipped directly to your door. I need drawings and measurements.

Just need something to put 4 race wheels and tires along with a trailer spare behind one of these:

Lotus Tow Package

If the tongue weight can be balanced enough, a lightweight cargo container would be nice too. Something to put the rest of the track tools and stuff in. I'm not serious enough into the track yet to go buy a full trailer and tow vehicle. And since our "big" car is a Mini Cooper S, I don't think you can make a trailer light enough for it to pull the Lotus.

Darin P Phillips · 07-08-2008, 02:41 PM

I am fwding the thread to Trailex - I will let everyone know what comes of it.

Darin

Randy Chase · 07-08-2008, 02:44 PM

I have been sketching out a small trailer to pull behind the Noble and I would love to give Trailex some input Darin.

Darin P Phillips · 07-08-2008, 02:47 PM

Send me whatever you have and I will fwd it on to Trailex.

Good to hear from you Randy!

jldunne · 07-08-2008, 05:14 PM

I see Ken, the owner of Trailex, about 3x a week. I'll get on him about this. Made my two race sail boats trailers as well.

Darin P Phillips · 09-27-2008, 06:53 AM

We are working with our customers to move out the remaining Trailex inventory. Please call, PM, or email if interested in saving some $ on a new Trailex trailer.

Shawn C · 10-21-2008, 07:53 AM

Your links dont work.

Alphonse · 10-21-2008, 08:09 AM

I am hunting for an enclosed light weight trailer but as the previous gent said, links do not work. Any other way to get more info on these trailers?

Randy Chase · 10-21-2008, 09:07 AM

Contact Trailex. I think Darin is no longer with Smith Lotus and Darin was the guy who made those websites.

06-15-2008, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Darin P Phillips Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California USA Posts: 123	Super Light Trailex Trailers at Smith Lotus in SLO CA We have set up a new website to feature our Trailex Trailers. CaliforniaAluminumTrailers.com Trailex is a very trick trailer used by racers on the East Coast, but almost unknown out West. Weighing in at less than 900lbs, it is half the weight of steel trailers of the same dimensions, yet just as strong. They are so light you don't need a huge tow vehicle to pull one, plus they save you gas money getting to the track. We got started selling Trailex Trailers because we used one to haul around our Rover powered Series 1 Exige Motorsports car (and a lot of other cars too.) Needless to say, we sold our heavier Featherweight. We have 12 open and one very nice enclosed trailer in stock now. Check out our Trailex site with photos of our Lotus race car and let me know if you have any questions.

06-16-2008, 04:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
dmh Republic to Thugocracy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 707	I can attest to the fact that there is no better trailer made than a Trailex. It's true, paddocks are full of them here in the northeast/midatlantic. We, Precision Motorsports Racing, have sold hundreds of them over the years. Rarely, if ever, do you even get a chance to buy a used one. __________________ "This is the moment when we must come together to save this planet. Let us resolve that we will not leave our children a world where the oceans rise and famine spreads and terrible storms devastate our lands." Community Organizer and Chief Obama...now intervening with natural occurrences!

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07-08-2008, 02:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	I have been sketching out a small trailer to pull behind the Noble and I would love to give Trailex some input Darin. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

06-16-2008, 07:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,316	If only they made a smaller tire toter...

06-16-2008, 09:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Darin P Phillips Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California USA Posts: 123	Let me know what you are looking for. Trailex is very responsive to their customer needs. We can get your ideal trailer built for you and shipped directly to your door. I need drawings and measurements.

07-08-2008, 02:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Darin P Phillips Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California USA Posts: 123	I am fwding the thread to Trailex - I will let everyone know what comes of it. Darin

07-08-2008, 02:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Darin P Phillips Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California USA Posts: 123	Send me whatever you have and I will fwd it on to Trailex. Good to hear from you Randy!

07-08-2008, 05:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
jldunne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 171	I see Ken, the owner of Trailex, about 3x a week. I'll get on him about this. Made my two race sail boats trailers as well.

09-27-2008, 06:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
Darin P Phillips Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California USA Posts: 123	We are working with our customers to move out the remaining Trailex inventory. Please call, PM, or email if interested in saving some $ on a new Trailex trailer.

10-21-2008, 07:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
Shawn C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,531	Your links dont work. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/jerusdc

10-21-2008, 08:09 AM	#17 (permalink)
Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 913 Images: 10	I am hunting for an enclosed light weight trailer but as the previous gent said, links do not work. Any other way to get more info on these trailers?

10-21-2008, 09:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Contact Trailex. I think Darin is no longer with Smith Lotus and Darin was the guy who made those websites. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

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