New Timpte trailer
#31
The limiting width for me is the width at the narrowest point at the ramp. The deck taper creates about a four inch tall side lip at the drive on point that is 78 inches in width between the vertical lips on the 718 and 720. On the 1020 it is 75 inches and too narrow for my 992 GT3 running -2.5 degrees of camber front and rear. So while there may be 81 inches of deck width measured between the swing arms (Timpte’s term for the structure that the fenders bolt to) on the 7 series trailers, you need to make sure that you can get it on the trailer.
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Seedster (09-21-2022)
#33
Thread Starter
Drifting
A quick update on one thing folks should be aware of.
The battery charging via solar is, well, not great. Also charging via the 7 pin is, as you might imagine very slow. I am not sure the wattage of each, but it's not enough/reasonable.
What happens is you load up and use the lift, then you expect solar and 7 pin will charge as you go to your destination. You lower, and when you go to lift, no bueno. Then you use jumper cables from your truck to recharge the battery. This makes you sad.
I will be plugging my trailer in, just like my car(s) on Victron battery chargers (https://www.victronenergy.com/charge...t-ip65-charger). I also need to install the battery monitor I bought for it.
The battery charging via solar is, well, not great. Also charging via the 7 pin is, as you might imagine very slow. I am not sure the wattage of each, but it's not enough/reasonable.
What happens is you load up and use the lift, then you expect solar and 7 pin will charge as you go to your destination. You lower, and when you go to lift, no bueno. Then you use jumper cables from your truck to recharge the battery. This makes you sad.
I will be plugging my trailer in, just like my car(s) on Victron battery chargers (https://www.victronenergy.com/charge...t-ip65-charger). I also need to install the battery monitor I bought for it.
#34
Thread Starter
Drifting
Pros:
- Awesome quality. Aluminum, wiring, etc.
- Lightweight
- Mechanism works, the deck gets low enough for my Cup.
- Very nice trailer. Just love it overall. Glad I got it.
Suggestions:
- I put 15" Goodyear tires on, and this required new wheels. But that's just me..I am a dork for trailer tire safety and only really trust GY or Maxxis.
- The battery charging is horrible. They really can't fix it with the puny 7pin power. They could offer a more serious solar panel tho.
- Battery meter. So when I lower it, I know I have enough juice to raise it again. Maybe a simple table showing battery voltage to lifting capability.
- Squeeeeks when operating. Would like to see synthetic line option.
- More cutouts in the rail for l-track fittings. Such a nice option, I just need more positions. Yes, I can drill these myself, but I would like to see the entire side with holes for l-track.
- Fasten the license plate and stake pockets and wind/bug screen on with screws not rivets so I can replace, reconfigure as needed.
Last edited by kgorman; 09-21-2022 at 01:10 PM.
#35
Mine is a 720 with winch lift (gen1).
Pros:
- Awesome quality. Aluminum, wiring, etc.
- Lightweight
- Mechanism works, the deck gets low enough for my Cup.
- Very nice trailer. Just love it overall. Glad I got it.
Suggestions:
- I put 15" Goodyear tires on, and this required new wheels. But that's just me..I am a dork for trailer tire safety and only really trust GY or Maxxis.
- The battery charging is horrible. They really can't fix it with the puny 7pin power. They could offer a more serious solar panel tho.
- Battery meter. So when I lower it, I know I have enough juice to raise it again. Maybe a simple table showing battery voltage to lifting capability.
- Squeeeeks when operating. Would like to see synthetic line option.
- More cutouts in the rail for l-track fittings. Such a nice option, I just need more positions. Yes, I can drill these myself, but I would like to see the entire side with holes for l-track.
- Fasten the license plate and stake pockets and wind/bug screen on with screws not rivets so I can replace, reconfigure as needed.
Pros:
- Awesome quality. Aluminum, wiring, etc.
- Lightweight
- Mechanism works, the deck gets low enough for my Cup.
- Very nice trailer. Just love it overall. Glad I got it.
Suggestions:
- I put 15" Goodyear tires on, and this required new wheels. But that's just me..I am a dork for trailer tire safety and only really trust GY or Maxxis.
- The battery charging is horrible. They really can't fix it with the puny 7pin power. They could offer a more serious solar panel tho.
- Battery meter. So when I lower it, I know I have enough juice to raise it again. Maybe a simple table showing battery voltage to lifting capability.
- Squeeeeks when operating. Would like to see synthetic line option.
- More cutouts in the rail for l-track fittings. Such a nice option, I just need more positions. Yes, I can drill these myself, but I would like to see the entire side with holes for l-track.
- Fasten the license plate and stake pockets and wind/bug screen on with screws not rivets so I can replace, reconfigure as needed.
#36
Actually, I need to familiarize myself with the models, and recently I searched for one excavator and picked it up last month, and chose the excavator rental option after my friend informed me about the rental option. I like my model and structure of mine.
#37
I have the futura super sport and am impressed with how well the trailer lowers, so that clearnce for approach with my low-clearance car is not a problem. not sure if timpte provides the same clearance/drop down angle. the futura lowers the rear but then continues lowering, so the front lowers a bit too. hard to explain. timpte might be same or ? different
i am looking to sell my futura super sport, which i love, to get their enclosed, if anyone is interested in getting a great deal on a like new trailer in the northeast.
i do admit that the solar panel recharging may not be perfect on the futura also, although it has not caused any trouble for me so far...
justin
i am looking to sell my futura super sport, which i love, to get their enclosed, if anyone is interested in getting a great deal on a like new trailer in the northeast.
i do admit that the solar panel recharging may not be perfect on the futura also, although it has not caused any trouble for me so far...
justin
#38
A few other random thoughts.
- we had to adjust the jack, but it’s easy, it rides on a channel where we loosen the bolts and adjust as needed. Very nice.
- the safety chains aren’t very long. Will need to customize.
- the recovery winch is bolted to the channel that runs the width of the front and both sides allowing for customized placement (as long as the cable reaches and there is a lot extra)
- build quality is nice.
- the wheels are too fancy for me. Anyone want to trade for some steelies?
- the remote works from about 10’ away to lower/raise. It squeaks as it raises, I suspect things need grease under there.
- I will do a test load and see where the tongue weight sweet spot is. I suspect pretty far forward.
- i need to replace the recovery winch line with synthetic. Maybe do the lift/lower winch at some point?
- complete trailers of Texas (in CO and CA too) was a joy to work with and have stock!
- we had to adjust the jack, but it’s easy, it rides on a channel where we loosen the bolts and adjust as needed. Very nice.
- the safety chains aren’t very long. Will need to customize.
- the recovery winch is bolted to the channel that runs the width of the front and both sides allowing for customized placement (as long as the cable reaches and there is a lot extra)
- build quality is nice.
- the wheels are too fancy for me. Anyone want to trade for some steelies?
- the remote works from about 10’ away to lower/raise. It squeaks as it raises, I suspect things need grease under there.
- I will do a test load and see where the tongue weight sweet spot is. I suspect pretty far forward.
- i need to replace the recovery winch line with synthetic. Maybe do the lift/lower winch at some point?
- complete trailers of Texas (in CO and CA too) was a joy to work with and have stock!
Now that you have had the gen 1 trailer for a while how do you feel about it? I am looking at picking up a gen 1 2022 718 this weekend but can’t find enough reviews any insight pros and cons would be great.
#40
I have the futura super sport and am impressed with how well the trailer lowers, so that clearnce for approach with my low-clearance car is not a problem. not sure if timpte provides the same clearance/drop down angle. the futura lowers the rear but then continues lowering, so the front lowers a bit too. hard to explain. timpte might be same or ? different
i am looking to sell my futura super sport, which i love, to get their enclosed, if anyone is interested in getting a great deal on a like new trailer in the northeast.
i do admit that the solar panel recharging may not be perfect on the futura also, although it has not caused any trouble for me so far...
justin
i am looking to sell my futura super sport, which i love, to get their enclosed, if anyone is interested in getting a great deal on a like new trailer in the northeast.
i do admit that the solar panel recharging may not be perfect on the futura also, although it has not caused any trouble for me so far...
justin
#42
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* The original trailers had riveted brackets for the rear tail lights and license plate mount. Mine just vibrated off after a while. I had to rig up a home-brew fix which isn't pretty or elegant. I understand they've re-designed this part in the newer trailers, but no retrofit is available.
* As far as I know, Timpte never delivered a front tire rack solution which I was hoping to see. If I decide to add one I think I'm on my own for finding a solution and getting it mounted. It's been months since I talked to the dealer though, and this may have changed.
Otherwise I've been mostly happy with it. It's definitely been a nicer trailer than the Featherlite it replaced, but I don't know if I'd buy another one if I were shopping today.
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Vignesdd (07-12-2023)
#43
* The approach angle isn't shallow enough for a 997.1 GT3, I scrape the front lip every time I put the 997 on the trailer. It's not bad but it's not great either. Our 996 goes on no problem.
* The original trailers had riveted brackets for the rear tail lights and license plate mount. Mine just vibrated off after a while. I had to rig up a home-brew fix which isn't pretty or elegant. I understand they've re-designed this part in the newer trailers, but no retrofit is available.
* As far as I know, Timpte never delivered a front tire rack solution which I was hoping to see. If I decide to add one I think I'm on my own for finding a solution and getting it mounted. It's been months since I talked to the dealer though, and this may have changed.
Otherwise I've been mostly happy with it. It's definitely been a nicer trailer than the Featherlite it replaced, but I don't know if I'd buy another one if I were shopping today.
* The original trailers had riveted brackets for the rear tail lights and license plate mount. Mine just vibrated off after a while. I had to rig up a home-brew fix which isn't pretty or elegant. I understand they've re-designed this part in the newer trailers, but no retrofit is available.
* As far as I know, Timpte never delivered a front tire rack solution which I was hoping to see. If I decide to add one I think I'm on my own for finding a solution and getting it mounted. It's been months since I talked to the dealer though, and this may have changed.
Otherwise I've been mostly happy with it. It's definitely been a nicer trailer than the Featherlite it replaced, but I don't know if I'd buy another one if I were shopping today.
#45
It's great to hear about your new Timpte trailer. Sounds like it's got all the features you were looking for, especially the deck lowering concept similar to Futura. It's always a bit nerve-wracking when dealing with overseas options, so going with a local choice like Timpte makes a lot of sense.I was just wondering how things have been working out with the trailer? And speaking of vehicles and equipment, if you ever need to complement that setup, I stumbled upon truckexporter.co.uk. They've got a range of used trucks, which could be handy for expanding your fleet.