how much do race trailers weigh? like the open-type.

thinkin' of towing the Z to some events, but weight of Z plus trailer = minimum requirement for tow vehicle..

anyone use a newer Frontier or Xterra to tow the Z & trailer?

 

A dual axle open trailer with a solid steel deck can be 1500-1800 lbs. A steel trailer with an open center is more in the 1200-1500 lbs range. Not sure on the solid wood deck trailers, I would guess around 1500lbs.

I have seen some light custom units, I had one for my Corvette that was open center and 1100 lbs, but most off the lot stuff is way over built and heavy.

 

Grassroots Motorsports Magazine was using a 4WD Pathfinder for awhile and they seemed to enjoy it. You may be able to find some info at their webpage about it. They use a Ridgeline now.

 

Most Dual axle steel trailers are 1500+. If they have hydrolic brakes and other items like that they can be 2400 lbs. The rental u-haul ones are 2300 lbs.

If you need sub 1200 lbs, you will need to look at Featherweight and other all aluminum trailers

 

I've got a friend who has a Trailex(?) and he loves it. Very lightweight (you can move it by yourself with no car on the trailer), and pretty strong, but not cheap (I think he paid over $7K for his with shipping to the NW).

 

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thanks for all the info!!

(in the market for a new Daily Driver, so it'll have to be able to go to work, go snowboarding, and possibly tow my Z..)

 

My Featherlite 3110 aluminum closed deck open trailer was 1,235 lbs. as delivered.

 

I've got a '06 Frotier SE and it has a 6100 lbs capacity (4wd crew cab, the 2wd V6 is 6500 lbs). I haven't towed anything yet, but I'm fairly confident w/ the way it pulls it should be able to handle a 5000lb load of car/trailer/gear. I think it would require a trailer braking system for something like that.

 

Any trailer weight over 2000 lbs requires some kind of trailer brake system.

Even 1000 lbs puts more than a bit of stress on the vehicle brakes.

 

from what I've learned thus far, it's more about the ratio of the tow vehicle's weight vs what's being towed. it's hard for 4000lb to stop 6000 (10k total).

 

Naaaahhh... all depends on the tires and the brakes. Most modern disc brake trucks with good tires and pads can generate close to 1G of stopping power if the driver knows what he's doing. My F350 at 6,080 lbs easily stopped a 10,480 lb triple axle trailer fast enough to get rear ended by a moron in a BMW who couldn't stop as fast. 10 wheels braking can slow things down pretty quickly.

 

ouch

 

You were in his way on his road...

(You mean that BMW drivers don't really own the whole road???)

 

no no - just "their" lane

 

I would definitely choose the aluminum trailer with a full deck. Full decks allow for more uses. Get a weight distribution hitch as well. As for ramps, find a long set. Your Z will appreciate it. If money is not an issue, get an enclosed trailer. All of your tools, tires, crap... are safe and secure and nothing will fly off when on the highway. Featherlite's have been making them for years and a used can be had for a great discount - a friend just got a 20 something for under $5,000. It's a couple years old and in perfect condition. You just have to search and be patient. At some club events people are selling just about everything, including trailers.