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Message started by 2000 Impreza on 09/22/11 at 16:08:26

Title: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by 2000 Impreza on 09/22/11 at 16:08:26

I need to haul a car around to the Ontario rally events and I need a trailer.
I don`t know much about car haulers. Was just wondering if anyone had any advice on anything I should look for? I am hoping to get one on the cheep so not looking for something enclosed. Not sure how many axles I should be looking for or if i should be looking for something with brakes etc? (Plan on towing it behind a 6cyl Chevy pickup for now. I know it may not be the best vehicle to tow with but I'm trying to work with what i have.

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by RyanHuber on 09/22/11 at 17:06:29

You're gonna want a tandem axle, electric brakes on at least one axle. Lighter the better if you're towing with a V6 for sure. If you keep an eye on the CASC forums, they pop up on there on occasion, though tend to sell pretty fast.

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by Bruce VA3BRS on 09/22/11 at 17:12:12

What Size of trailer and and what capacity would you be looking for. The company I work for sells trailers and I can see what kind of pricing I can get for you.
Bruce

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by rosswood on 09/22/11 at 19:17:27

Try to avoid a trailer with a box frame (rust issues) , but that may be difficult to find in an inexpensive trailer/

For sure tandem with brakes.

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by xrian on 09/23/11 at 09:28:46

I have a Miska dual axle that has been great for many years and they are reasonably priced even new.

Mine is available but comes with a Rally car 8-)

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by subterfuge on 09/23/11 at 10:17:06

I ended up buying a open car-hauler this year also.
Given our stronger dollar I bought a new one for the LESS then some were asking for used ones.

I've PM'd you who I had build my trailer. VERY happy with his work. In retrospect though I would have paid the extra money for the beaver tail. It does make loading lower cars easier. But I 'tilt' it with the trailer jack and it works pretty well.

If you can afford it, an enclosed trailer makes sense as it hides what you're hauling, and you can securely transport tools/parts along with the car.

My fav was the folks that were using the stock-trailer to haul their car. (spring testing day on GCFR roads). Lightweight, strong, and presumably cheaper then an enclosed trailer. Likely difficult to find one used in 'good' condition though.

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by 2000 Impreza on 09/23/11 at 14:23:05

Thanks for the info everyone. I have an idea of what I am looking for and have a few places to start hunting.

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by Bruce VA3BRS on 09/23/11 at 21:04:00

I have a Belmont equipment trailer at work. Retail price is $ 5,488.08 but I can sell it for $ 4,400.00 plus taxes.

Please see the link below and let me know what you think.

http://www.belmontmachine.com/buy-trailers.php#Skid Steer Trailer

It is the model number SS1016-12.

Send me a PM if you have any questions

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by christiaan on 10/02/11 at 15:40:19

Ive got a 16 foot car trailer for sale with a brand new deck.

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by Dave Cotie on 10/04/11 at 22:36:37

Bruce VA3BRS wrote on 09/22/11 at 17:12:12:

What Size of trailer and and what capacity would you be looking for. The company I work for sells trailers and I can see what kind of pricing I can get for you.
Bruce

Bruce, can you get parts or just complete trailers?

I have a buddy who has a serviceable trailer but it needs 4 3500# torsion axles bad. I know PA sells them, but looking for other sources.

Title: Re: Advice on trailers for hauling rally car.
Post by rosswood on 10/05/11 at 07:00:32

Dave, PM sent.