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Rec size for enclosed trailer

Discussion in 'Information For New Racers' started by brokenwing, Jan 19, 2011.

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  1. drop

    drop Well-Known Member



    ME AND A BUDDY WENT IN ON IT...we did steal it.
     
    Last edited: Jan 21, 2011
    drop, Jan 21, 2011
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  2. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew Registers Abusers

    is it aluminum? I cant see that trailer running over $7k if its steel framed.
    Nice trailer nonetheless. :up:
     
    TurboBlew, Jan 21, 2011
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  3. drop

    drop Well-Known Member



    after its bank financed, imagine lol...
     
    drop, Jan 21, 2011
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  4. ktkwong

    ktkwong newbie of WERA

    by full size truck, is a v6 tacoma good size? im looking at a 6x10/6x12 v-nose. does anyone know how much more an aluminum vs steel and weight?
     
    ktkwong, Jan 22, 2011
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  5. brokenwing

    brokenwing Well-Known Member

    about 1/3 more to start is a good baseline for steel vs aluminum
     
    brokenwing, Jan 22, 2011
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  6. ktkwong

    ktkwong newbie of WERA

    so im looking at the 6x10 v-nose.. my v6 2009 tacoma should haul no problem right?
     
    ktkwong, Jan 22, 2011
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  7. Brian_45

    Brian_45 Well-Known Member

    I'd recommend a 7x16 with 6.6' interior height. I've read of too may people buying 6x12's and regretting it the following year. As for a 7x14, they are only $200 or so cheaper than the 7x16 and the weight difference is near nothing.

    My 7x16 can fit 2 bikes and everything for 2 people for a weekend with room to spare. It also holds at least two air mattresses (1 queen and 1 double) and can probably hold another double if needed.

    My F-150 (5.4 with tow package) pulls it comfortably at 75mph.

    Oh, and tandem axle with electric brakes on both axles are a must, IMO. Like Chris said, you don't want stopping to be a problem. :up:
     
    Brian_45, Jan 22, 2011
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  8. Hyperdyne

    Hyperdyne Indy United SBK

    It will pull it fine, just don't expect really good mileage. What you have to check, is if you can STOP. I towed a 6x12 with my GMC Sonoma ZR2 just fine.
     
    Hyperdyne, Jan 22, 2011
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  9. TurboBlew

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    cheapest I ever saw a baseline aluminum 6 x 12 was $4300.
    Same basic trailer in steel is $1900.
    Weight of the aluminum is about 1/2 the steel. (1800lbs vs 950lbs)
     
    TurboBlew, Jan 22, 2011
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  10. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew Registers Abusers

    I wouldnt say "no problem"... but Id add a trans cooler if its auto.
    Try to get teh most length possible. All the 6' I saw could be ordered up to 14' long with the upgraded axles.
     
    TurboBlew, Jan 22, 2011
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  11. ktkwong

    ktkwong newbie of WERA

    ktkwong, Jan 23, 2011
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  12. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew Registers Abusers

    seems like its kinda expensive for the size. Not sure what they cost in CA. Same trailer would be about a grand cheaper in FL. New 6x12s are $1800
     
    TurboBlew, Jan 23, 2011
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  13. ktkwong

    ktkwong newbie of WERA

    yeah out here in socal a 5x8 goes for around 1.5k already. the 6x10 are usually 3k+
     
    ktkwong, Jan 24, 2011
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  14. Brian_45

    Brian_45 Well-Known Member

    :wow: I only paid $3500 for my 7x16
     
    Brian_45, Jan 24, 2011
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  15. Razr

    Razr Well-Known Member

    I bought a new 2008 Haulmark 6x14 for $2550 OTD....buy that was 20 miles from the factory.
     
    Razr, Jan 24, 2011
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  16. Vinny337

    Vinny337 Vin is in...Beastmode!

    Seem like you scored...:up:
     
    Vinny337, Jan 24, 2011
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