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Old 01-16-2015, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by flatsics
Have, you talked to these guys...they are near Road Atlanta
http://www.rpmtrailersales.com/categ...minum-trailers
Got an email from Brad. He is out west somewhere. Doesn't have anyone in the office to help.

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Jamie at Freeman might be able to help. He's been helpful to club racers and it would be worth a few minutes to reach out to him. I only have their public facebook info handy: https://www.facebook.com/FTRServices
Phone is disconnected. Maybe out of biz?

Originally Posted by Karen England
I take it that you need to be an acrobat to get in and out of the car while it is in the trailer
Some of them have exit doors on the drivers side that make it easy. Without it, I may need some contortionist lessons.
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Shoot me some info: rogerburdette@gmail.com
Will do asap.
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Originally Posted by ZBB0730
Got an email from Brad. He is out west somewhere. Doesn't have anyone in the office to help.


Phone is disconnected. Maybe out of biz?



Some of them have exit doors on the drivers side that make it easy. Without it, I may need some contortionist lessons.
Not sure what happened to the phone but he's in biz, confirmed today. He is available at jamie at ftrservices dot net. No interest other than trying to help a fellow racer.
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A friend of mine has a Raptor that he pulls a 24' featherlite with (when it isn't behind is motorhome), says it pulls it no problem from a power standpoint, but that you need to watch your tongue weight as the suspension on the raptor is a little different than normal in that aspect, so you want a little lighter tongue weight than with a regular truck.
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Originally Posted by PorscheDoc
A friend of mine has a Raptor that he pulls a 24' featherlite with (when it isn't behind is motorhome), says it pulls it no problem from a power standpoint, but that you need to watch your tongue weight as the suspension on the raptor is a little different than normal in that aspect, so you want a little lighter tongue weight than with a regular truck.
Thanks! Yes, I've been doing a little research. I can up my weight a little with a leaf spring add on and load leveler. Should get another 2000 pound capacity.
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Something to consider in a trailer. I've had a few. My current one has a winch and an escape door. I really like being able to drive right in, and hop out the escape door. Saves time over the winch, and is much easier, IMHO. I like having the winch in case something goes wrong with the car at the track.
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Originally Posted by Chuck Price
Something to consider in a trailer. I've had a few. My current one has a winch and an escape door. I really like being able to drive right in, and hop out the escape door. Saves time over the winch, and is much easier, IMHO. I like having the winch in case something goes wrong with the car at the track.
Good to know. Time is always a factor and I would prefer to just drive in and get out. Got a few different options on the table. As usual, RL comes through. Thanks guys!
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Glad to see it working out....if I find the right trailex enclosed mine might sell...it's a little big for pepper
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Originally Posted by Izzone
Glad to see it working out....if I find the right trailex enclosed mine might sell...it's a little big for pepper
Just work a trade with my trailex open.
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Thanks everyone! I found this ATC at Trailers of the East Coast. Mark was a joy to deal with. Got it done quickly and didn't give any of the salesman hooplah. $17950 all in an I pick it up in Charlotte. From what I've seen, a fantastic value on a brand new trailer and everything is as pictured with the exception of led lights, which are an upgrade for 2015 in this style. It will be in from the factory on Saturday. Brad at RPM was a close second. Has a loaded InTech for high 23's. But, he isn't nearly as easy to deal with..had to pursue him instead of him pursuing his customer. He stated, "I've got 25 of these ordered and sold already." He didn't really didn't need my business and it showed. Thanks for the guidance and advice!!!
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Great Thread! I have been struggling with the same thing. I'm going to call them tomorrow. Best of luck with your new trailer.
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Originally Posted by Strimdog
Great Thread! I have been struggling with the same thing. I'm going to call them tomorrow. Best of luck with your new trailer.
Ask for Mark. He said he would honor the same price to anyone I recommended, all inclusive. The same exact trailer at the place in Daytona is $1800 higher with the freight they charge.
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Congrats, glad to see you found something you like. What size is it?
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Originally Posted by BlueBarchetta
Congrats, glad to see you found something you like. What size is it?
Thanks! It's a 24.
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Great looking trailer. ATC makes the best. I'm sure you'll love it.


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