mitch236

I'm looking for a small trailer to carry a set of tires and hydraulic jack and some tools etc... I want it to attach to the back of the 996TT. Any suggestions? Any used ones out there? Concerns about trailering the TT?

TIA

John H

I would like to know where to get the trailer too! I know Suncoast Porsche sells the hitch. What doe those little trailers cost? Anyone?

Glenn from Denver

I have used a Southsport trailer to tow tires/tools/etc behind my Boxster S. It's a really great trailer (pulls straight and true at 100+ mph!). Southsport is located somewhere in Florida. When I bought mine a couple of years ago, it was something like $800 delivered to Colorado. Some assembly was required (very easy).
This trailer has been advertised in Pano and Excellence in the past. I'm not sure that I've seen it in these mags lately but then again, I may have missed it.

E. J. - 993 Alumni

I have a friend trying to sell one of these:

<img src="http://pcarracing.homestead.com/files/temp/cartrailer2.jpg" alt=" - " />

He is located in NOrthern VA, email for more info.

E. J.

johnsopa

Hi all. I'm the friend with the trailer but have been too busy/lazy to put more info about it onto Rennlist.

Here are some pictures of the trailer. As I'm racing in SCCA now, I don't take the 993 to the track anymore.

<img src="http://www.thehuangs.us/trailer.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://www.thehuangs.us/trailer1.jpg" alt=" - " />

Email me at johnhuang@yahoo.com if you're interested. I'm in Northern VA so make sure that logistics make sense.

dcolletti

I got my trailer at Harbor Freight. (www.harborfreight.com) The cost was $220. I had to assemble it but it was pretty easy. It works great to carry tires and misc tools.
<img src="http://members.rennlist.com/1porsche/21.jpg" alt=" - " />

<a href="http://members.rennlist.com/1porsche/Trailer.html" target="_blank">Trailer Pictures</a>

Arthur

Southsport trailers might be undergoing some reorganization. I've called them, and they don't make the hitch for the 996 anymore. John Haas, you're right about Suncoast. I haven't called them yet, but you can get the info from their website's weekly Porsche specials. John Hunag, you have a private e-mail message.

pig4bill

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by dcolletti:
<strong>I got my trailer at Harbor Freight. (www.harborfreight.com) The cost was $220. I had to assemble it but it was pretty easy. It works great to carry tires and misc tools.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Nice gadget for holding the tires. Was it hard to make?

dcolletti

The gadget was not hard to make. I used pipe from Home Depot. There are two pipes sticking up from the ply wood. I attached the pipes with pipe post brackets. I used JB weld to secure the pipes to the brackets. The cross pipe has a T-section on each end to secure the wheels so they don't get stolen. I use a strap across the wheels to hold them down when towing (not shown.)

ltc

There is a SouthSport track trailer (I have one as well) currently for sale on the PCA NER website:

<a href="http://www.porschenet.com/partsmar.html" target="_blank">http://www.porschenet.com/partsmar.html</a>

South Sport Track Trailer An excellent condition track tire and tool carrying trailer. Low miles, up grades, no hassle and easy to tow. Contact Doug McIninch (Bedford, NH) at 1-603-472-8877 or McIninch555@AOL.com (March 29, 2003)

JackOlsen

The real cost of the trailer comes in the 'exceeding 55 mph for an auto with a trailer' tickets.

Especially if you travel long distances to tracks, going that slow can be infuriating.

A930Rocket

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by JackOlsen:
<strong>The real cost of the trailer comes in the 'exceeding 55 mph for an auto with a trailer' tickets.

Especially if you travel long distances to tracks, going that slow can be infuriating.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">WHAT? You have to be kidding. I've never heard of that one. Is it in every state because I've driven past tons of policemen in several states at speeds exceeding 55 mph.

Jim

BrianKeithSmith

Yeah Jim, I think me and you were easily running 80 or so for at least 30 minutes coming back from VIR pulling our 930s.

Brian

A930Rocket

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by BrianKeithSmith:
<strong>Yeah Jim, I think me and you were easily running 80 or so for at least 30 minutes coming back from VIR pulling our 930s.

Brian</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Yeah, we were. I just wish my trip home was a short as yours was. LOL

Been to Barber yet? Or is it this weekend?

Jim

pig4bill

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by A930Rocket:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by JackOlsen:
<strong>The real cost of the trailer comes in the 'exceeding 55 mph for an auto with a trailer' tickets.

Especially if you travel long distances to tracks, going that slow can be infuriating.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">WHAT? You have to be kidding. I've never heard of that one. Is it in every state because I've driven past tons of policemen in several states at speeds exceeding 55 mph.

Jim</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Many drivers in the OTC Touring category are all too familiar with these tickets. And yes, it is painful when a piece of freeway you've done a hundred time in 4 hours takes almost 6.