Getting an Aerovault - the "Finned" trailer (UPDATE - Received!)
07-01-2010, 06:15 PM
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Getting an Aerovault - the "Finned" trailer (UPDATE - Received!)
I have decided to make the jump from an open trailer to an enclosed one. Now that my 986 is a true Spec Boxster, it is no longer a fully weather proof vehicle. Hence an enclosed trailer can also serve as an extra garage spot for this track only car.
Being a somewhat different sort of person, I wanted to find a trailer which was also somewhat different. I found it: the BRE Aerovault. I saw one of these aluminum beauties at Limerock last month. SeanF made a post about these "finned" trailers and some of his pics are shown below. I thought it was a fabulous design so I started researching the trailer and decided to pull the trigger on one. Mine will finish production in October.
The trailer was designed by Peter Brock. There is a great history of his racing and design background on the BRE site (Brock Racing Enterprises). He is known for designs such as the Corvette Stingray and the Cobra Daytona Coupe and its modern equivalent the Brock Superperformance Coupe. Peter’s wife is the CEO of BRE and I’ve had several very nice conversations with her on the phone. Last week, the Brocks were at Pike’s Peak watching Jeff Zwart break a class record for the hill climb in a 997 cup car.
Back to the trailer….
It is all aluminum. I am buying the “L” version which is 12 inches longer making its weight about 2400 pounds. VERY light for an enclosed trailer. The tongue weight of the trailer is just over 300 pounds and does not change much when loaded. The trailer was designed with aerodynamics in mind (as if you couldn’t tell from its unusual shape). It has a remote controlled winch for loading the car making it a one person operation. There is a shelf at the front of the trailer that most people use to hold a set of 4 tires and tool boxes. The sides of the trailer have channels for storing awkward items such as tables and chairs. The rear door is a ramp which in my case will come with optional extension ramps that fold down on the back of the door.
It ain’t cheap at $21K loaded but I think its form and function complement my unusual style (who else has Hello Kitty on their Porsches?).
I still might buy a pick up as a hauler although the Cayenne would do just fine.
I’m VERY excited about this aluminum babe!!!!!!
Being a somewhat different sort of person, I wanted to find a trailer which was also somewhat different. I found it: the BRE Aerovault. I saw one of these aluminum beauties at Limerock last month. SeanF made a post about these "finned" trailers and some of his pics are shown below. I thought it was a fabulous design so I started researching the trailer and decided to pull the trigger on one. Mine will finish production in October.
The trailer was designed by Peter Brock. There is a great history of his racing and design background on the BRE site (Brock Racing Enterprises). He is known for designs such as the Corvette Stingray and the Cobra Daytona Coupe and its modern equivalent the Brock Superperformance Coupe. Peter’s wife is the CEO of BRE and I’ve had several very nice conversations with her on the phone. Last week, the Brocks were at Pike’s Peak watching Jeff Zwart break a class record for the hill climb in a 997 cup car.
Back to the trailer….
It is all aluminum. I am buying the “L” version which is 12 inches longer making its weight about 2400 pounds. VERY light for an enclosed trailer. The tongue weight of the trailer is just over 300 pounds and does not change much when loaded. The trailer was designed with aerodynamics in mind (as if you couldn’t tell from its unusual shape). It has a remote controlled winch for loading the car making it a one person operation. There is a shelf at the front of the trailer that most people use to hold a set of 4 tires and tool boxes. The sides of the trailer have channels for storing awkward items such as tables and chairs. The rear door is a ramp which in my case will come with optional extension ramps that fold down on the back of the door.
It ain’t cheap at $21K loaded but I think its form and function complement my unusual style (who else has Hello Kitty on their Porsches?).
I still might buy a pick up as a hauler although the Cayenne would do just fine.
I’m VERY excited about this aluminum babe!!!!!!
Last edited by Coochas; 11-19-2010 at 04:17 PM.
07-01-2010, 08:18 PM
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07-01-2010, 09:25 PM
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$21k!!!!!....you do know that for that kind of money you can get a trailer that you could have A/C, a TV w/ a dish, workbench and a lot more storage...I could go on and on.
07-01-2010, 09:32 PM
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07-01-2010, 09:38 PM
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Yes. Besides, cats like smaller enclosed spaces.
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07-01-2010, 10:23 PM
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Thank God I have an understanding wife. Then again, she's becoming a track rat herself. The other day she told me she wasn't sure if a new Cayenne would have proper torque and wheelbase to handle the new trailer. Seriously!