Super light jet trailer
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That's pretty good. I thought it would be less. Have you thought about doing your own with a built frame like this http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6494_200356494 and just keeping it light? There are a couple of threads on RCU using this frame I believe.
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I built an 8' v nose on top of a frame like the one from Northern Tool. Put plywood on the floor and made box sides with a shelf and rear doors. With the v nose its about 10' along the centerline so i could fit the bigger jets in. The shelf slides right out complete with the jet it's holding. i used to tow it with a VW TDI (100 hp Diesel) Jetta no problem and the Mini should be fine with something this size.
I like that Snowmobile trailer with the clamshell, it's just too bad the hood doesn't open more. You will find 8' too short unless you are flying only 18-20 lb class jets.This trailer from Canadian tire looks good but length may be a problem:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
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I like that Snowmobile trailer with the clamshell, it's just too bad the hood doesn't open more. You will find 8' too short unless you are flying only 18-20 lb class jets.This trailer from Canadian tire looks good but length may be a problem:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
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I built an 8' v nose on top of a frame like the one from Northern Tool. Put plywood on the floor and made box sides with a shelf and rear doors. With the v nose its about 10' along the centerline so i could fit the bigger jets in. The shelf slides right out complete with the jet it's holding. i used to tow it with a VW TDI (100 hp Diesel) Jetta no problem and the Mini should be fine with something this size.
I like that Snowmobile trailer with the clamshell, it's just too bad the hood doesn't open more. You will find 8' too short unless you are flying only 18-20 lb class jets.This trailer from Canadian tire looks good but length may be a problem:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
PaulD
I built an 8' v nose on top of a frame like the one from Northern Tool. Put plywood on the floor and made box sides with a shelf and rear doors. With the v nose its about 10' along the centerline so i could fit the bigger jets in. The shelf slides right out complete with the jet it's holding. i used to tow it with a VW TDI (100 hp Diesel) Jetta no problem and the Mini should be fine with something this size.
I like that Snowmobile trailer with the clamshell, it's just too bad the hood doesn't open more. You will find 8' too short unless you are flying only 18-20 lb class jets.This trailer from Canadian tire looks good but length may be a problem:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
PaulD
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I sure would not leave the Yuppie Wagon parked unattended!
It looks like it should have a moon on the door.
Someone might mistake it for a porta potty.
I sure would not leave the Yuppie Wagon parked unattended!
It looks like it should have a moon on the door.
Someone might mistake it for a porta potty.
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ORIGINAL: Gary Jefferson
Pete, I bought one of these to check the trailer tongue weight...Gary
http://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
Pete, I bought one of these to check the trailer tongue weight...Gary
http://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
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Another avenue to check out is some of the trailers made to be towed by a motorcycle.
You can get a lot of info on MC trailers here.
You can get a lot of info on MC trailers here.
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Unfortunately when you have a tongue weight over 400lbs a bathroom scale wont work
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That's pretty fancy. I just bought a ten dollar bathroom scale at Wallmart.
Marty
ORIGINAL: Gary Jefferson
Pete, I bought one of these to check the trailer tongue weight...Gary
http://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
Pete, I bought one of these to check the trailer tongue weight...Gary
http://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
Marty
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ORIGINAL: Gary Jefferson
Unfortunately when you have a tongue weight over 400lbs a bathroom scale wont work
Unfortunately when you have a tongue weight over 400lbs a bathroom scale wont work
ORIGINAL: afterburner
That's pretty fancy. I just bought a ten dollar bathroom scale at Wallmart.
Marty
ORIGINAL: Gary Jefferson
Pete, I bought one of these to check the trailer tongue weight...Gary
http://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
Pete, I bought one of these to check the trailer tongue weight...Gary
http://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
Marty
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ORIGINAL: Gary Jefferson
Unfortunately when you have a tongue weight over 400lbs a bathroom scale wont work
Unfortunately when you have a tongue weight over 400lbs a bathroom scale wont work
ORIGINAL: afterburner
That's pretty fancy. I just bought a ten dollar bathroom scale at Wallmart.
Marty
ORIGINAL: Gary Jefferson
Pete, I bought one of these to check the trailer tongue weight...Gary
http://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
Pete, I bought one of these to check the trailer tongue weight...Gary
http://www.etrailer.com/Tools/Sherline/5780.html
Marty