Where to purchase a Trailer?
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We're currently looking too. So I'd enjoy any responses as well.
Here's the kicker. When we used to travel to races alot we purchased a trailer for our miata. We purchased it from a guy who had it built specifically for his LOTUS europa and elan. It was lightweight, very low, double axle, VERY nice. He apparently used to be heavy into racing. It had all sorts of cool John Player special decals on it, and various LOTUS function decals. At the time I thought they were cool ( ive always loved lotus) but didnt think too much of it because I didn't know much about Lotus. Boy I wish I had that trailer now.
We sold that trailer 6 years ago and not a day goes by when I wish we didnt have it back, especially now. We tried to buy it back from the person we sold it to but he doesnt want to sell.
Here's the kicker. When we used to travel to races alot we purchased a trailer for our miata. We purchased it from a guy who had it built specifically for his LOTUS europa and elan. It was lightweight, very low, double axle, VERY nice. He apparently used to be heavy into racing. It had all sorts of cool John Player special decals on it, and various LOTUS function decals. At the time I thought they were cool ( ive always loved lotus) but didnt think too much of it because I didn't know much about Lotus. Boy I wish I had that trailer now.
We sold that trailer 6 years ago and not a day goes by when I wish we didnt have it back, especially now. We tried to buy it back from the person we sold it to but he doesnt want to sell.
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Anyone know much about the trailers that you drive up on and they pivot back down? We've seen several of those in our area and they look pretty cool.
That car is the "twin" to my car. Both were outfitted with the Motorsport brake package at the factory. Interestingly, the owner also lives in Chicago.cranium said:Holy slow website Batman...
Thanks for the link, I am checking them out now. One of their pics has an Exige on their trailer:
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How much are these trailerx's? I cant get their site to load.
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Model Number Trailer
Weight Carrying
Capacity Part No Price w/Free-Backing
Surge Brakes Part No Price w/Electric
Breakes
CT-6631 680 LBS 3100 LBS 6631SB $3,588.00 6631EB $3,523.00
CT-7031 715 LBS 3100 LBS 7031SB $4,690.00 7031EB $4,581.00
CT-7541 895 LBS 4100 LBS 7541SB $5,203.00 7541EB $5,075.00
CT-8045 910 LBS 4500 LBS 8045SB $5,856.00 8045EB $5,809.00
CT-8060 1100 LBS 6000 LBS 8060SB $5,832.00 8060EB $5,642.00
I am curious if the Elise will fit on the short one.
Steve
Click on Part or Model Number to Add to your Cart
You are under no obligation to purchase until you have completed the CHECKOUT Process
Pricing Schedule
Model Number Trailer
Weight Carrying
Capacity Part No Price w/Free-Backing
Surge Brakes Part No Price w/Electric
Breakes
CT-6631 680 LBS 3100 LBS 6631SB $3,588.00 6631EB $3,523.00
CT-7031 715 LBS 3100 LBS 7031SB $4,690.00 7031EB $4,581.00
CT-7541 895 LBS 4100 LBS 7541SB $5,203.00 7541EB $5,075.00
CT-8045 910 LBS 4500 LBS 8045SB $5,856.00 8045EB $5,809.00
CT-8060 1100 LBS 6000 LBS 8060SB $5,832.00 8060EB $5,642.00
I am curious if the Elise will fit on the short one.
Steve
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Their web site isn't very good, but the trailers are great (at least if they are the ones I think they are).
I saw one at a LOG once with a nice Seven on it a few years back. The trailers are assembled from extruded aluminum that is bolted/clamped together. The extrusions have a T slot in them that allows you to move/clamp wheel stops and tie down points in place on the trailer, making them adjustable to your specific car. Extremely high quality, extremely light weight. They are also pretty low to the ground, so it makes loading easy.
It always seemed silly to me to have a typical 3,000+ pound trailer to tow a 1,500 -2,000 pound car (my Elan or Elise), and therefore requiring a substantial towing rig. These trailers are the solution - they weigh a lot less than 1,000, and can tow our cars with something reasonable.
One slight disadvantage is that you can't go to your local trailer dealer with a large supply on the lot and get them - they sell them direct from only two locations. But then again, Elise owners (and to be owners) are used to limited dealers and custom ordering...
I saw one at a LOG once with a nice Seven on it a few years back. The trailers are assembled from extruded aluminum that is bolted/clamped together. The extrusions have a T slot in them that allows you to move/clamp wheel stops and tie down points in place on the trailer, making them adjustable to your specific car. Extremely high quality, extremely light weight. They are also pretty low to the ground, so it makes loading easy.
It always seemed silly to me to have a typical 3,000+ pound trailer to tow a 1,500 -2,000 pound car (my Elan or Elise), and therefore requiring a substantial towing rig. These trailers are the solution - they weigh a lot less than 1,000, and can tow our cars with something reasonable.
One slight disadvantage is that you can't go to your local trailer dealer with a large supply on the lot and get them - they sell them direct from only two locations. But then again, Elise owners (and to be owners) are used to limited dealers and custom ordering...
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