Interesting new trailer

[Jeff Eelkema]

An engineer up here in Brisbane has developed a new light weight car trailer that may be of interest. The platform winds up and down so it does away with ramps. The pics show the prototype but the final version will have a different mechanism for moving the platform. ATM is 1500kg with a tare of around 350kg so its ideal for an older 911. Price is expected to be around $4k.

[Jeff Eelkema]

some more pics

[James 69S]

Furthermore - how about the Cosmo! Fantastic styling.

[PCM911T]

www.nevco.com.au also make a trailer that does this. Looks flasher but about twice the price! How effective are these single axle trailers with a 911 which has most of the weight right at the rear or do you have to back the car on to put the weight at the front?

[OBRUT]

backing a 911 on is pretty common.

another option is having the trailer made with the wheels more rearward than 'normal' to allow driving on front first.

[PCM911T]

A lot easier to back on to this one.at 350 kg nice and light to move around too.Is it galvanised Jeff?

[Jeff Eelkema]

As far as I know it is galvanised. A workmate knows the guy building these and I gather the key was trying to keep it light, simple and affordable. I think he is aiming at the people who own small, light classics or race cars and don't want to have to drive a huge tow truck everywhere. Once you get above around 1500kg trailer weight your tow vehicle options become fairly limited to big 4WDs. Even things like XR6/8 or HSV stuff is limited to about 1600kg due to load issues with low profile performance tyres.

I'm not sure about the rear weight bias but being locally made I guess you could get the axle a bit further back. Given the short wheelbase of 911s I suspect you could place it well forward and keep most of the weight over the axle so it may not be a big issue.

[Andrew B]

If anyone tries it with a 911, se if the doors will open ? Frustrating if you bought one and they dont...

[Paul Ford]

Jeff,

Do you have the builders details?
I need a trailer for my new race car.

[Jeff Eelkema]

Paul

Pm sent, I should be able to get some details next week.

[Jeff Eelkema]

contact details

Anyone with an interest in these can get info via www.mx5plus.com.au then click on parts then car transport or get in touch via email parts@mx5plus.com.au I understand there has been some further development on the lifting mechanism to make it more user friendly. The same guy has also developed a system of car tie downs that are widely regarded by professional tow truck operators.

cheers

[Paul Ford]

Jeff,

I've looked at Nevco and Tilta but I think I'll be going with this one. I love the simplicity of the engineering and the practicality of being able to use it as a hoist for getting access under the rear of the car for maintenance.
Just have to wait another month till they have final pricing sorted.