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i have been thinking af changing my trailer for a very long time now and with me being homeless and most importantly morgage less soon i think the new year will be a good time to buy

What do you think about single axle trailers? Ifor williams makes a nice compact trailer and my local trailer dealer is ifor williams
http://www.iwt.co.uk/products/cartrans/ct115.htm

Or something like the woodford, same unladen weight and width but 6 inches shorter
http://woodfordtrailers.com/woodfordtrailers4_024.htm

I like my current trailer its nice and easy to tow and very stable at 80 so i am thinking twin axle for stability, one thing that fucks me off with the twin axle is man-handling it even with a jockey wheel wound up

Thoughts or other products?

I went through all these questions before - the generaly consensus was that most prefered a twin axle if they had the choice; having said that, they are harder to manhandle.

our last trailer was a very short twin axle (only just fitted a mini estate on) and was very light. I don't honestly think there is any pre-built options like it.

What about getting a custom build by one of the manufacturers?

How about something secondhand like this:

http://www.tridenttrailers.com/second_hand...roT_trailer.htm

Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
Stephen Hawking - "The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge."

I'm happy to compromise on man handling for towing stability and security of an extra axle (i.e. if you have a blowout on the trailer).

You could invest in those motors that move the trailer if man handling is a big issue. http://www.rhynomovers.com/ there are others, this is the first one I found.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

Twin axle is much harder to manhandle, and more drag when towing. I much prefer single axle, towed my mini 850km round trip to Albany and appreciated the lighter weight.

Hey Wolfie, I've got the woodford 10'x5.5'' lightweight, and it's a lovely trailler.

mine's got a home made tyre rack and winch built into it, as well as the standard spare wheel and locks, and I picked it up 6 months old for £700.

I've always had twin axle traillers before thinking they were far superiour, but i got this wanting something small and easy to store, as well as ligth weight and easy to move around.

it fits the mini perfectly, and tows really nicely, around the lanes it's not too bumpy, and the brakes are pretty good.

on the motorway, I'm yet to have any sort of wobble from it at all, and I've taken it up to about 85 with a mini on the back and it's absolutely fine.

the jacks all round are lovely, as are the ramps and stowing system.

all in all, I think it's a very decent alternative to ifor williams or Brian James at a more sensible price

Mr. Prawn, the friendly Crustacean- slowly making steps towards forced induction.

Paul

I actually want to get a new one, this will be the only oppotunity i have to buy new i know it will last

I bought a Brian James Clubman, which is the cheapest twin axle in the right size they do, but as ever with BJT its the add ons that ramp up the cost like side stands, spare wheel, winch, hitch lock etc.
They seem to keep their value very well, and I'm happy with it.



The only fault really is I had to make the number plate mount on the bed, as it was too low on the rear crossmember and caught reversing up into our drive.

Edited by Richspec on 10th Nov, 2009.

Here for the craic..

Supercharged Arden powered

with the cost of second hand trailers these days, I'd buy new.

Wolfie, your awlays welcome to use my trailer if your stuck buddy

Team Racing

If I were to buy a new trailer, I would buy this:

http://www.brianjames.co.uk/pages/trailers/minno_sht.html

Yes, it's more expensive, but having a roof makes all the difference. Also, much better if moving stuff after blasting/priming etc.
In addition you can sleep in it if stuck etc..

I agree vegard, I used one last weekend, very handy to have the car arrive drive. Also it's a bit more secure whilst the trailer is parked outside the pub. You can also use it to carry sheep too

Team Racing

5k is worth it just to move sheep lol

Considering coucil garage doors are 6 foot 11 this may help with my decision

Is it fountain trailers what Iain's got?
Seem well made.
The Brian James Clubman are nice to tow

theres a chap that turns up at the hillclimb every year, and everyone hates him as they are jealous of his lovely trailer lol, i think its one like V has pointed out

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

"did you know you can toast potato waffles?"

Nick whats sort of price was it to have it coveed if you dont mind me asking ?

£2500 + VAT IIRCC it was 7 years ago!
Took me 18 months to pay for it!

On 5th Sep, 2011 Vegard said:
I stand corrected. You should know

I brought a Brian James Minno brand new 8years ago, a superb trailer, I sold it 2yrs ago and got back virtualy what I'd paid for it. I now have a Minno Shuttle again a superb trailer, it doubles up as a rain cover for us and a fibre glass tent for weekend events.

Now that would be nice to own!

I have a PRG that I bought from Carl on here.
Im impressed by it, it only fits a mini on and as of yet I havent had any moments whilst towing even trying to keep up with Jim.

Pretty easy to move too

you all make out that I'm a bit mental at towing

Team Racing

I had to work at it following Jim towing in a 205 Mi16.