GT3/GT3RS Open Trailer Questions
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I have featherlite 3110. I have added a huge tongue box, a trailex tire rack I just installed today, and a fuel jug caddy goes on later today or tomorrow. I love the set up. Yes, trailex is probably better....but more expensive too.
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The Trailex webpage lists a full floor as an option. I was thinking I want it so if I run over any road hazard (tire hunk, 2x4, etc) it doesn't damage any undercarriage component on my car. In your response, did you mean the Trailex allows you to open the car door without taking off the fender, or the Featherlite? Thanks.
on trailex, you can open your car door no prob
on featherlight, you have to remove trailer fender in order to open your door.
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8045 is the smallest you want to get. it comes with longer ramps too. the smaller one has ramp too short for GT3.
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The tow rating for the vehicle is 7,500 for the factory-installed tow package and 5,000 for the dealer-installed tow package. The difference is not in the frame, engine or transmission, but in the transmission radiator, battery, etc. Why could I not pull 4,800 with a 5,000 tow rating?
but it's ok. i guarantee you that within 6 months after you buy trailex, you will be posting what tow vehicle to get.
the bid is open. i am now taking money.
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The rule of thumb I follow is, tow up to 75% of your maximum towing capacity. The 5000lb limit that your ML has should take 3750lbs easily. You will be able to tow your car and trailer, but you are maxing out its limits.
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I have the featherlite 17.6 trailer and it pulls like a dream with my RS on there. It has the shield and I built a lock box for it and set up a winch system. If I was you I would consider a cheap pick up of some kind to designate as a tow vehicle. I have friends with the porsche and audi SUV and they both have towed the featherlite for their Rs's.
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I guess it is a matter of how much margin you are comfortable with. When you are towing at the max the tow vehicle will be working very hard to keep up and you could get yourself in trouble if things get a bit dicey while trailering. We all have a story or two of some incident while towing and the story generally ends up better when the tow vehicle is actually a "tow vehicle". Also depends if you have a lot of hills etc.. on the way to the track the ML 350 might be underpowered. Short wheelbase vehicles do not provide the stability that you will get with one that has a longer wheel base etc....
Sorry if I seem a bit negative here but I like the ability to pull with a bit more ease, with more stability and safety considering the $95K+ that will be sitting behind you.
Sorry if I seem a bit negative here but I like the ability to pull with a bit more ease, with more stability and safety considering the $95K+ that will be sitting behind you.
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I had Feather 31110 and now a Trailex CT-8045.
8045 is the perfect open trailer, far better than 3110, and 3110 is the 2nd best in the world.
CT-8045 ships with Marathon, and it weighs nothing, little Cayenne doesn't even feel the trailer.
8045 is the perfect open trailer, far better than 3110, and 3110 is the 2nd best in the world.
CT-8045 ships with Marathon, and it weighs nothing, little Cayenne doesn't even feel the trailer.