Trailers

[Mirage]

Hey everyone,

I'm moving from CA back to the East Coast (NJ/NY area) and the sad part is I'm moving from an area where I had a few great tracks within driving range to somewhere I have to drive 4+ hours to get to world class tracks.

In this situation, with the FD set up the way I have it it's not very cost effective to drive it there and back like I do here. I'm wondering what are some cheap(ish) open trailers that people have had success with.

I've googled around and found a few things but I really don't want to spend a lot of money. Any good places to find uses trailers?

Also, any advice on tow rigs

[SPiN Racing]

Tow rig... Diesel Turbo.
I dont care who makes it.. there are pros and cons on both sides.. but DO NOT GO GAS.

Diesel is soooooo The way to go.

I have a 94 F-350 Turbo Diesel Non-Powerstroke. And on the way to DGRR towing the race car (ITA FB) I was getting a shake over 16MPG with a non computer controlled diesel doing 68.5MPH.

With the newer computer controlled turbo diesels it isnt uncommon for people driving conservatively while towing to get 20-25MPG on the better rigs.

I just have a small flat open trailer. No brakes, just a tire rack. SIngle axle, andit tows the FB like it isnt there.

I have a lot of friends who simply went to the local trailer place and got your standard roundy round style flat car trailer. 1000-1250 is the going rate for a double axle trailer with ramps. The 1250 will get you electric brakes as well.

If you want a enclosed trailer go to Racingjunk.com They have a TON of enclosed trailers for cheap.

DONT BOTHER to buy a used flat trailer for more than 500 bucks, cause a new one is 1K.

[Mirage]

Scott, thanks for your post, lots of good info. I'm thinking double axle with brakes. I've gotta haul an FD, extra set of wheels and tires and the assorted junk that goes with it. Once in a while it might be hauling a friend of mines Z06 so I think the double axle will be better for that porker...right?