Trailex or Featherlite for 944
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Trailex or Featherlite for 944
I see many recommendations for mostly Trailex and sometimes Featherlite for a lighter weight aluminum open trailer. Car carried is a 944 with stock body work but lowered for race/track use.
Will a narrower Trailex CT-7031 (70" wide between fenders) work or do I need a CT-7541 (75" wide)? Other models are too long for my garage.
For a Featherlite 3110, what is the shortest length that will work? They offer 14', 17.5', as well as longer. Will the 8' wide model work (73" wide between fenders) or do I need the 8' 6" model?
Thanks,
Mike
Will a narrower Trailex CT-7031 (70" wide between fenders) work or do I need a CT-7541 (75" wide)? Other models are too long for my garage.
For a Featherlite 3110, what is the shortest length that will work? They offer 14', 17.5', as well as longer. Will the 8' wide model work (73" wide between fenders) or do I need the 8' 6" model?
Thanks,
Mike
#3
I've been using a Trailex CT 7031 to tow my 968 and it's been great. I've put a 964 Cup, 993 and 996 on it without any issues. Minimal maintenance required, grease bearings annually, replace tires every 3 years and stay on top of pressures regularly. This might sound like overkill but I like to minimize any issues when towing. Get the tire rack, winch and tool box options.
#5
I believe there's also a difference in ramp lengths between some of the Trailex models where the shorter trailers use 7 ft ramps and the longer ones use 11 ft ramps ... might be an issue loading very low cars !
Cheers !
Phil
Cheers !
Phil
#6
Having a little extra room on the sides is always nice, my 993 only has a couple of inches of room at the rear tires on each side w/ a 7541, not much room for error.
I helped a fellow load a 944 on a narrower Trailex, don't recall the model but the tires were rubbing the side rails on both sides, I seemed to work ok, but I'd be uncomfortable like that.
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For something to shove in your garage, go trailex. They are SUPER light and can easily be pushed around by hand.
I run a 3100 featherlite 22' x 8.5' open, and while it is pretty light, it is heavier than a trailex. We have pulled the 17'5" as well, and they were a pain to push around unloaded when compared to the trailex.
I run a 3100 featherlite 22' x 8.5' open, and while it is pretty light, it is heavier than a trailex. We have pulled the 17'5" as well, and they were a pain to push around unloaded when compared to the trailex.
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My 944 race car and my 996 GT3 both fit fine on the 14' long model and it even has a tire rack.
The Trailex is a fine trailer too, but the reason I went with the featherlite is because the Trailex was designed mostly to be a bass fishing boat trailer and that's why it's a little lighter than the Featherlite. But I wanted something with a solid platform - I didn't want to be loading or unloading the cars in at night or pre-dawn at the track with little iight and accidently fall through the open center area. That's all I need.
I bought a $49 trailer dolly and I push the Featherlite into and out of the side yard no problem. One man job. Easy.
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The Trailex bolted model offers a full floor as an option, think the welded come only with a full floor. I wanted the "bass boat" model to allow me to get under the car to change oil etc so that plus the weight is why I went with the Trailex vs the Alumnia or Featherlite.
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Begs the question, if one wants an aluminum trailer for weight and weathering issues where to go? I priced Alumina, Featherlite and Trailex, opting for the more expensive of the three (Trailex) but would have gladly paid less if I could have found something new in Au. Aluminum extrusion aint' cheap, check the metals market.
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Begs the question, if one wants an aluminum trailer for weight and weathering issues where to go? I priced Alumina, Featherlite and Trailex, opting for the more expensive of the three (Trailex) but would have gladly paid less if I could have found something new in Au. Aluminum extrusion aint' cheap, check the metals market.
#15
I went with a Motiv, although I don't think they're called that anymore, and it's way better than a Trailex. A full floor is a big advantage; easier to load and unload with no one around, and much better flexibility in terms of pit bikes, equipment and all kinds of things. True, you can't get under the car, but that's no place to be anyway.