WTB: open aluminum trailer - LotusTalk

Phoenix SRT · 11-16-2009, 10:08 AM

I'm looking to buy an ~ 18' - 22' open aluminum trailer. Must be in great condition. If you have one, please let me know the details, price and location.

kestrel74 · 11-16-2009, 11:31 AM

try here :
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minime · 11-19-2009, 04:46 PM

Sounds like you are looking for an oversized trailer, but I might as well throw this out here as my trailer would fit an Elise or Exige perfectly.

I am in need of a wider trailer since I am putting on a widebody kit and running 275 series Hoosiers(on a miata), so I am needing at least 4 more inches side to side.
I bought this trailer for $3900 from a guy that had a Formula Mazda open wheel race car, but it fits the Miata perfectly. It cost over $5200 new.

The bed is 12'x7' and the tongue is less than 3 feet long so it fits in a garage perfectly

It has electric brakes and an electric hookup for a winch, but he removed the winch

Specs:

* 12'x7' bed
* 15'x8.5' overall
* 950 lbs
* electric brakes
* rear stabilizer jacks (for use during loaded storage)
* front tonque mounted folding roller jack
* SIX foot aluminum ramps stored under the bed, rear access
* electric winch w/remote control(not currently connected, but will sell with trailer)

Even used, it cost substantially more than a steel trailer with comparable options, however it fits in the garage(with the car) and it is extremely light so I can move it around by hand when unloaded.

I love this trailer, but I have to buy a trailer with an 8' bed since I will not be able to load/store my car once I run the 275/35/15 Hoosiers on 1" spacers + my big mofo N2 fender flares. It is nearly wide enough, but I would have to add booster ramps to the bed and cut the fenders off, so it is not worth it. My Miata has 225/45/15 Hoosiers & RA1's on +30mm wheels so it is substiantially wider than spec Miatas - overall width is 67 inches front and 68 inches rear(outer tire to outer tire) and I have a tad under 2 inches clearance on each side. SM's would have about 3 inches clearance on each side which is plenty.

Anyone looking to trade their 8'+ wide trailer with me (+cash, depending on the trade). Length is not that important to me, although I doubt anyone has a 12 ft steel trailer to trade, lol. However, it must have elect brakes.

I am in Sonoma county, about 50 miles north of SanFrancisco fwiw.

Since the attachments feature isn't working, here are the links to the attachments if anyone wants to see pictures:

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...1&d=1259117993
http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...1&d=1259117993
http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...1&d=1259117993

Iman · 11-19-2009, 06:22 PM

Check out CNC trailers. They have a Lotus Spec trailer that they are working on.

OTB · 11-19-2009, 08:15 PM

I've had really good success with the Aluma 8112 trailer. The deck is almost the exact length of the car. Included ramps work for the car (but i do have to park the truck's rear end on ramps). Only 600 lbs, it went at high freeway speeds with no trouble. It is a single axle, so a spare is critical. I back up onto the trailer, so more weight is forward, and there was no tail wagging at all.

Retail is something like $2399.

Phoenix SRT · 11-24-2009, 03:52 PM

I'm still looking...and thanks for the suggestion about the nationwide search on Craig's List. That's handy.

rackhenry · 11-24-2009, 07:16 PM

Links show page not found

minime · 11-24-2009, 07:47 PM

They were accessible earlier and now they are not - admin abuse?

11-16-2009, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Phoenix SRT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 318	WTB: open aluminum trailer I'm looking to buy an ~ 18' - 22' open aluminum trailer. Must be in great condition. If you have one, please let me know the details, price and location.

11-16-2009, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-19-2009, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
minime Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	PRICE reduced - was $3500, now $2750 FIRM Sounds like you are looking for an oversized trailer, but I might as well throw this out here as my trailer would fit an Elise or Exige perfectly. I am in need of a wider trailer since I am putting on a widebody kit and running 275 series Hoosiers(on a miata), so I am needing at least 4 more inches side to side. I bought this trailer for $3900 from a guy that had a Formula Mazda open wheel race car, but it fits the Miata perfectly. It cost over $5200 new. The bed is 12'x7' and the tongue is less than 3 feet long so it fits in a garage perfectly It has electric brakes and an electric hookup for a winch, but he removed the winch Specs: * 12'x7' bed * 15'x8.5' overall * 950 lbs * electric brakes * rear stabilizer jacks (for use during loaded storage) * front tonque mounted folding roller jack * SIX foot aluminum ramps stored under the bed, rear access * electric winch w/remote control(not currently connected, but will sell with trailer) Even used, it cost substantially more than a steel trailer with comparable options, however it fits in the garage(with the car) and it is extremely light so I can move it around by hand when unloaded. I love this trailer, but I have to buy a trailer with an 8' bed since I will not be able to load/store my car once I run the 275/35/15 Hoosiers on 1" spacers + my big mofo N2 fender flares. It is nearly wide enough, but I would have to add booster ramps to the bed and cut the fenders off, so it is not worth it. My Miata has 225/45/15 Hoosiers & RA1's on +30mm wheels so it is substiantially wider than spec Miatas - overall width is 67 inches front and 68 inches rear(outer tire to outer tire) and I have a tad under 2 inches clearance on each side. SM's would have about 3 inches clearance on each side which is plenty. Anyone looking to trade their 8'+ wide trailer with me (+cash, depending on the trade). Length is not that important to me, although I doubt anyone has a 12 ft steel trailer to trade, lol. However, it must have elect brakes. I am in Sonoma county, about 50 miles north of SanFrancisco fwiw. Since the attachments feature isn't working, here are the links to the attachments if anyone wants to see pictures: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...1&d=1259117993 http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...1&d=1259117993 http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...1&d=1259117993 Attached Images Last edited by minime : 11-24-2009 at 06:11 PM. Reason: lowering price

11-19-2009, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Iman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 359	Check out CNC trailers. They have a Lotus Spec trailer that they are working on. __________________ 2007 Exige S: Solar Yellow. Lotus Challenge Series #101 2010 Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel 2009 Nissan GT-R: (Sold) 2007 International 8600: 450HP/1500TQ Tow vehicle 2008 Benz S550

11-19-2009, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
OTB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 121	An Option.... I've had really good success with the Aluma 8112 trailer. The deck is almost the exact length of the car. Included ramps work for the car (but i do have to park the truck's rear end on ramps). Only 600 lbs, it went at high freeway speeds with no trouble. It is a single axle, so a spare is critical. I back up onto the trailer, so more weight is forward, and there was no tail wagging at all. Retail is something like $2399. __________________ Eli Don't rub the lamp unless you want the genie to come out!

11-24-2009, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phoenix SRT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 318	I'm still looking...and thanks for the suggestion about the nationwide search on Craig's List. That's handy.

11-24-2009, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
rackhenry Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 283	Links show page not found __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise - Track car in the making - Mods: Lotus Sport ECU, Stage Two Exhaust, Hawk HT-10 2006 Lotus Exige - Mods: Lotus Sport ECU, Stage Two Exhaust, RTV Brace, V2 Arms, Harness Bar, Hawk HT-10 pads - Sold

11-24-2009, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
minime Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	They were accessible earlier and now they are not - admin abuse?

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