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Let's go ahead and get it out of the way that I am fully addicted to DE. Been doing this for almost a decade and recently purchased my fourth 911 (2014 C2S) that I am starting to prep for the track. I have also recently moved from H-town to central FL so looking forward to driving new tracks and meeting fellow addicts....
I am ready for the next step in my journey - purchasing an open trailer to transport the C2S. Looks like aluminum is the way to go (it is what I have under my flats skiff so am sold on the weight and maintenance benefits) and I want to save a few fun coupons so looking to buy used. I have seen a few used Trailex and Featherlight trailers for sale at an attractive price - are those good trailers? Anything else I should consider (want to keep the cost well under 5 figures if possible so tilt trailers seem to be out of range). Trailer dimensions and/or model numbers? Tire carrier, front shield, tool boxes?
As mentioned previously, I have seen a few for sale in the RL Marketplace however are there any other websites I should peruse for a trailer? And I would prefer to not have to drive 1K miles to buy a trailer but if good units are rare then maybe that is what I need to do?
Anything else I should consider? I realize an enclosed trailer may be in my future but want to start with an open trailer for now.
People say to buy the biggest trailer you can afford, but I went with the smallest that would fit my cars so I could store the trailer in my garage. Locally, Trailex were expensive and the longest wait and Featherlite were available but expensive. I bought an Aluma 7814 from Lone Star Trailers in Waco. It was on order so only took two weeks to come in, 14’ long fits my Miata, Boxster, and a new to me 928. Less than 1200 lbs, was about $9k with a tool box, spare, brakes on both axles, and aluminum wheels.
I had looked for used for several months but they don’t come up too often (or nearby) and used prices weren’t too far off new. I’m very happy with the Aluma.
I have a world-class 2021 Featherlight #3110-0017-STD with Goodyear ST205/75R15 tires in perfect condition. It has a custom-built aluminum tire rack ($1,400), Aluminum tool box, 3-jug fuel holder, GPS tracking device, Bulldog power Jack, Mac's tie-down straps and ratchets, spare tire, tire pressure monitoring system, Race Ramps, and a Yakima bike rack. But I won't sell the trailer until my race car is gone. I'm also in central Florida, near Ocala.
07-20-2022, 05:56 AM
Looking for a trailer
