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[ninjabones]

This is not my trailer (or my car for that matter).  This photo sparked my interest in the tire-trailer idea instead of buying an open trailer and tow-vehicle. 

I've already got a custom Da'lan trailer hitch and wire harness for my 993 (rennlist guy threw it in with a bunch of other stuff I bought when he got rid of his car).  I can get a Harbor Freight 40 x 49" utility trailer for about $200.  Weld on a tire rack and tool box and my cost is about $350.  It seams like a popular option with guys in other regions, but not too popular with RTR guys.

Advantages to me are

1.  get to bring a second set of wheels (in case of tire/wheel problems or rain)

2.  Get to bring all my crap (EZ up tent, cooler, tools, jack, etc) and not have to rely on everyone else whenever I want to swap pads or make sway bar adjustments.

3.  Can store the thing in my garage when not in use and won't upset the neighbors with a trailer in my driveway or yard

4.  Don't have to worry about added expense of additional vehicle and fuel costs from towing.

5.  Don't have to sell my e39 M5 daily driver in trade for a SUV or Truck.

 

Disadvantages:

1.  If I break or wreck, I have to rely on the chance that someone (or Dougherty's) will be able to tow me back home (and I'd have to likely leave the trailer at the track)

2.  Still can't bring the wife and kids along (maybe that's an advantage ??)

3.  People may think I'm a deadbeat, cheap-ass, freeloader.

 4.  Extra miles and suspension wear-and-tear on the 993 getting to-and-from track.


I'm sure that I'll end up one day with a trailer (maybe enclosed), but I thought this could be a nice solution for a year or two.  Maybe I should just face the inevitable and by the F-450 Dually and 20 ft enclosed Pace