cobalt

No problem with my 04 CT. Tow a trailex with my 3000 pound C2 far better than using my 08 Avalanche with 6.0l motor. I usually get around 18 mpg average without towing it drops to around 13 towing. Pulls like there is nothing back there and stops far better. Only downside I have seen was more noise is transmitted through to the body of the CT vs the frame of the Chevy. I use my chevy more lately only because of all the extra stuff I need to take along with my family.

Coochas

Posted in the DE and 997 forums:

Hi All,

As many of you predicted, it was just a matter of time before I bought a trailer. It is an open trailer so I can still fully graduate to an enclosed one some day! I bought this very nice and well maintained Featherlite from a fellow PCAer in my region. He customized it with a tire rack, spare tire carrier, and a set of diamond plate ramps that dovetail with the Featherlite ramps. Everything he put on the trailer is also lockable which is a nice feature.

I installed a Valley Odyssey brake modulator unit in the Cayenne (thanks to ltc ) which seemed to work very well with the trailer. I set the unit as directed and the manual trailer brake works nicely.

I will be mainly towing my 986 which weighs 2750 stock. It will lose a few hundred pounds this winter! Driving today with the car on the trailer revealed no issues with both the trailer and my Cayenne. I will be going to my last DE of the season next weekend at NHMS which will be the trailer real inaugural tow. It’s only about 90 miles from here so I figure that will be a good first experience for me.

Did I mention how excited I am? I’ve wanted this for so long. I am lucky that I have a wife that understands my obsessions. As she puts it, I’m lucky that I have a hobby that I’m so passionate about.

BTW,….I love the big Porsche crest that the previous owner put on the stone guard!!!!!

And now for some gratuitous pics!!!!!!!!

ltc

Glad to hear everything worked out well.

BTW, much like discussions on oil viscosity and H&N restraints, you will likely find yourself in a debate regarding 'crossed' straps vs 'straight' straps for vehicle tie down.
The good part is you can always say "I'm going with both straight AND crossed tie downs" .....

Coochas

I think I'm already seeing some of the crossed vs straight straps in my post in the DE forum!
What do you do?

ltc

Since I have dedicated tie down hooks mounted to the frame/chassis, I cross the straps.
Technically, I would run both crossed and straight straps (which is mechanically probably the best solution), but I've never had any issues so far.
I really prefer chassis mounting points to wheel straps, mainly for alignment issues.

Another option is to purchase wheel 'baskets'...straps that cradle the top of the wheel...unfortunately, you need to install E track or D rings at the correct spot around each wheel to properly terminate these....but they do secure the car rather well. I've seen some transport companies use these (safe for wheels and not all cars have tie down points).

Slow Guy

Nice looking rig Coochas.

JFScheck

Hey Coochas - whats your total weight?

Coochas

If you have to ask!

4500#

I just got my Sherline scale and am going to play with forward/backward loading of the Pawkster.

JFScheck

Not bad at all - bet you won't even feel it behind ya!!!!

Coochas

I've already towed a number of times. I DEFINITELY feel it back there! Then again, it tows very straight without any sway. I do wish I had more Tq to get the thing moving better but I guess I can live with it....for now.

ltc

Hmmn, I see a proper diesel tow vehicle in your future

The slippery slope catches yet another one

Coochas

Hmmmmmm.

Coyote99

I tow mi Diasio on an open Trailex. My guess is it's only about 2,200# loaded up. Can't even tell it's there.

ninjabones

I tow a trailex 7541, (8 tires on tire rack, tool box, spare wheel) with 3100 lb 993. I also have at least 500 lbs in equipment in the truck (spare rotors, compressor, tools, ez-up tent, jack stands, 4x 5-gallon fuel jugs, cooler, gear, etc). I realize that I'm likely pushing the limit, but the pepper tows it all like a dream. I got 12 mpg two weeks ago on my trip to Summit Point (and I averaged about 75-80 mph). I do think that it's probably time to move to an enclosed and proper tow rig. However, I'm going to wait until next season.

nelsonmx

I tow a 6 by 10 cargo trailer.....no problems, unless it's empty then I feel it bouncing on the hitch!!