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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Hi guys, I came across to a 13'4" deck length open trailer for a good price. Is it long enough to tow my 350z to the track? I know the overall length is something like 14'1", so the rear bumper might stick out of the trailer. I assume it's a pretty tight fit, but should be ok. What do you guys think?
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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how tall is it ? How wide? What axles?
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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desk width 6'2". Dual axle, not sure about what kind and it is a open trailer
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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You might need to worry about fender height and will there be enough rear room to have tie downs?
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 05:06 AM
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If its local why not just try and see if he will let you test fit it...
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mhoward1
You might need to worry about fender height and will there be enough rear room to have tie downs?
Tie downs are the problem.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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Thanks all. I will pass then.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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I would look for a 15' minimum. I have had my car on a 15' open trailer, and there was sufficient space.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Purchased a 16' DoveTail after all. Thanks for all the inputs!
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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Glad you found one
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Thanks. Not most best trailer out there, but it gets the job done. Brand new, 2012 model, weight about 1400lbs, open center dove tail, with brakes on 1 of the axle for $1800, cant pass the deal. I might have to get some reinforcement done on where the car sits on, and it should be good.

Next, I will have to weld a tire rack on.

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How much room do you have off the back fo the 16 foot trailer, i'm in the air between 16 and 18 foot. I want to be able to load my quad sideways on the back to ride around in the pits
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I would say about 3' left with my car. 1' on the flat bed+ 2' on dovetail.
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Originally Posted by pchio
I would say about 3' left with my car. 1' on the flat bed+ 2' on dovetail.
Thank you, my quad is roughly 4 feet wide . Looks like the 18 for me
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downgrade to a scooter, terra.
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
downgrade to a scooter, terra.
I already own two quads and scooters don't do well in the desert.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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UMMM, I dont remember mine is a 16' (14'+2' dovetail) or 18' (16' + 2' dovetail). I dont have the trailer with me, so i have to get the measurement for you to confirm for a later time.

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