Kobalt

Sweet ride Doc!

DrJupeman

Thanks! I'm not sure if you noticed how excited I was that Frank Stippler was one of the instructors at the Nordschleife Scuderia S7 event we were at together in September. He won the Porsche Supercup in '03 in this car, so it was fun to meet him and talk with him about the car at that event.

stronbl

It's a great point ... I've had a couple minor events when hauling tires, tool cases, etc. I use an enclosed trailer, but it doesn't matter. You load the extra stuff static, but the travel to and from is dynamic. Things can happen - so do your best to account for them. Buffer space is your friend.

Banango

Interesting thread, thanks all. I have been considering an enclosed trailer. I assume - and hope - 20' X 8.5' with a V-front is long enough. It's very useful to benefit from the experience of others.

24Chromium

I cannot in good conscience recommend a 20'. Go 24'. 24' is the sweet spot for bumper pull trailers. Even if you think it's overkill... do it for the potential resale value down the road. And... I'll bet money that sooner than later you'll be buying an even larger trailer! I sure wish I did.

jlanka

This.

Banango you should take a look at my trailer sometime this summer

consolidated

One track day and next thing you know your shopping for a 3/4 ton diesel truck and 26'+ enclosed trailer w/ac, winch and genny, it happens.

MMbtu

Brings back good memories. Some of the best of my life ruining a late 996 cup in amateur races. Ex world challenge car that made me look like a much better driver than I was.

Banango

We shall do that, thanks. More than happy to take advice on a tow vehicle too.

mooty

i am on trailer #8. each bigger than prevoius.
getting < 24' is major mistake. i bought a brand new top line 20', one tow, sold it at loss.
24' one year sold at lost
u dont want to k now how big i have now.

reidry

+1

I went straight to a 30' enclosed and after 3 years it is not big enough. I just moved from a 3/4 ton to a 1 ton dually, prepping for a trailer upgrade at some point.

Ryan

Banango

Ryan: brand and model? Diesel? I am guessing 4x2 not 4x4?

jlanka

So for the 991 GT3, 24 footer should be fine (IMHO). AFA tow vehicle, I'm looking for a diesel 2500 Pickup (Dodge/Ford/Chevy) 4x4. Dualie is not necessary for that combo. General consensus seems to be Dodge is the best one engine-wise due to the Cummins.

Banango

Thanks Jeff. I'll start looking at what's around. We haven't actually started haunting any dealerships yet so all guidance is really useful.

S.White

Maybe not exactly what you are looking for but here's my experience: I've been running a 18' Kwik-Load open trailer with fairing and E-Track under each corner of the loaded vehicle. The Kwik-Load is a roll-back type trailer with steel frame and aluminum deck. I also use RaceRamps 5" trailer ramps to help with the approach angle further. The nice thing about the roll back is there is no "break-over angle". The bad thing is, once you drive the car onto the trailer, you have to get out while it's on an incline... That's coming from a flat lander, though... Streets in SF can be much steeper. It's strapped down with Mac's over-the-tire straps with idler pulley and tire blocks. Super easy to use and lots of clearance for really low vehicles. I haven't seen hardly anyone else using them but I highly recommend them.

I tried the tie down brackets at the jack points and found I couldn't easily get to them and there was interference between the ratchets, the trailer deck, and the car.

Tow vehicle is a 2012 Sequoia with a 4" drop hitch. I'm able to keep up with Texas highway traffic without huffing and puffing. It stops close to as quickly as without a load. (the Sequoia has IMO terrible brakes from the factory and I am running Hawk HD pads and slotted stoptech rotors to help with that. Though they squeal. Bad.) I load my car nose first and don't have any issue with swaying due to light tongue weight.

The trailer has a winch but I've never used it for a car that moves under it's own power. It also has removable fenders which I've never needed to use because the door of the GT3 ends up being "behind" the fender when the trailer is in the loading position. (No tire rack offered and I don't currently need one. I'll need one in about 4 months and will have one built at that time)

A larger trailer and tow vehicle would be nice but isn't necessary for me. I can fit everything I need in the back of the Sequoia including folding table, chairs, air tank, compressor, tools, jack and stands, cooler, canopy, ramps, luggage, etc. That still leaves the middle row open for the dog too.

If I were to do it again, I'd likely do it exactly the same. Although, an all aluminum enclosed 28' trailer with A/C, generator, pit cart, and Denali 2500 would be nice.... I personally can't justify it for a casual DE rig. Yet.

Regarding tow vehicles, I can't speak very highly of Ford diesels as we've had some serious quality and reliability issues with our fleet trucks over the past few years. It's too bad because they have great power and the most comfortable seats for long hauls IMO. YMMV