I have thought about this for a long time. I'm several years away from having both the full size truck and the trailer to put my car onto, but right now I have the problem of getting to driving schools with 8 tires and wheels.

I think this is the hitch I'm going to try. I like how it was designed, and I like how it attaches. Once installed it leaves on the car permanently 7 pounds. I'm not too worried about that because I'm hoping I can balance that addition out with a bit of reduction when I change out the exhaust.

h.Hammerly here at s2ki.com is the maker of this hitch.
Here are a few of the details.
- hitch it is made of 4 pieces, 3 attachment brackets bolted to the car using factory bolt locations that weigh just under 7 lbs. and a removable main hitch that is easily installed and removed to tow a small trailer or carry a bike rack (no tools needed to install and remove).
- regarding availability and price I am making another batch now that will be ready to ship by next Monday and have 4 available, for $465.00 plus shipping
- you will also need a trailer light adapter kit, a 1 1/4-inch receiver and ball.
- shipping cost is about $20.00, the box is weighs 37 lbs. approx. 36x40x6".





Right now my only concern is how it may affect this...

 

My d'lan rubs against MG racing muffler cans. Have yet to use it. How much does d'lan add in weight? Like this set up iin how you can remove everything except the mounting points. Will it support a loaded tire tail?

 

I am still considering this also. It is supposed to clear my Invidia exhaust. Also still need to find a small trailer.

 

Nick, I have no idea how much the d'lan adds in weight, sorry, best you ask them.

Tire Tail is not a suggested way to go. Too much twisting forces, trailer hitches are designed to pull.

Do a search for this IN UPSTATE, we debated it in detail.

I'm rushing to make a dinner date.....

 

Marco, I will be checking out the Harbor Freight trailer within the next week or two. I suspect I will want a better/stronger solution though.

 

I just bought one of these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...itemnumber=2575

Heavier duty than the standard Harbor Freight trailer. I got it off of eBay for $225 shipped to my front door. I liked the idea of the A-frame tongue, (plan to put a cooler there), and the steel deck. The standard H.F. trailer with 12" wheels is $219 plus tax and you still have to buy something for the deck.

For those that take the economy route and buy the H.F. light duty trailer with 8" wheels, I think you'll still be happy. I pulled one of those behind the Fiat for several years.

I also picked up a used Gendron hitch for $225.

Mark

 

Mark, we are thinking the same thing basically...

As you said I like this one because of the triangulated tongue structure, however the steel decking in the front would have to go because I plan to nestle the tires down below that surface so I can get the center of gravity lower on the trailer.

3 FT. X 4 FT. UTILITY TRAILER, A-TONGUE
1400 lb. Capacity
4.80-12 DOT approved tires
ITEM 2575-0VGA
$249.99

This trailer has the same tires, but I prefer the tongue design on the first one. The one section of floor I actually need would be easily made from a .75" chunk of exterior grade plywood and some paint. But most likely I would end up welding extra bracing in the front.

3-1/3 FT. x 4 FT. MINI UTILITY TRAILER
1075 LB. Capacity
4.80-12 tires
ITEM 90153-4VGA
$179.99

PS- did you know there is a Harbor Freight store in Rochester?
I just discovered it at Christmas time, it is out on Ridge Road, sort of in the Culver Road area.

 

I remember the thread on moving tires. You were giving the tire tail quite a bit of thought. I still have yet to de-virgin my de'lan with anything. Have a nice thule hitch bike carrier. Will probably just mount track tires to s and drive it to event, instead of bringing all the gear.

 

I drove to events last year on my R-compounds but here are my problems
- I got unshaved tires to make it a bit better for all those street miles in case it rained, and at full tread they suck on the track
- R-compounds are worn out when the cords start to show, and once that happens I don't want to drive home on them
- I am taking fewer supplies to the track because I don't have the room, and I hate getting to the track and wanting something and not having it with me, then I hate even more going to fine someone and asking if I can borrow theirs

And then on the other hand
- Now I'll have a trailer I have to find a place to store
- I'll have one more thing to register with the DMV
- Driving to and from events will be less fun with a trailer behind me

If I only had a pit bunny who could haul all my stuff to the track in my truck I would be all set...

 

Doug,

The beauty of this trailer is that the steel deck comes in 2 pieces. I plan to leave one section off and drop the tires into the trailer as you mentioned.

Search for the username "nailfoot" on eBay, he has two of these trailers for sale now. (Same Guy I dealt with.)

By the time you buy the lighter $179 trailer, pay sales tax, and add the plywood, you are pushing close to what I paid. Besides, I prefer the black trailer to the red one.

The heavier trailer has grease fittings for the hubs, nice bonus. Not sure if the lighter duty trailers have this.

I plan to remove a leaf or two from the springs. My old trailer used to bounce alot, and this one has a stiffer setup.

Mark