trailer storage
Discussion
Hi All,
I am in a bit of dilemma and hope people can give me an idea of what I could do .
I basically do some track days on my car and as it stands, I have to pay £70 for trailer hire everytime and have the stress of ensuring the trailer is not damaged.
This is because they claim any damage against my insurance which as you know once claimed the premium will go sky high. so normally sleep in the car which is not great.
so my best options are :
1. buy a trailer to tow my 328i bmw
2.get a car transporter.
the option 1 is the best as it costs around 1-1.5 k for a decent one but my issue is storage, does anyone has any idea on where it can be stored or kept safe ? I have today just found out I could store it in caravan sites and quite pleased but I am in north london and charges are a bit high. found one place with 24 access, camera etc for £480 per year
2nd option is to get a beavertail or flat bed but the cost of getting the car is 3-5k plus mot and insurance and ... which the cost will go into 1000s per year for the car to stand there and do nothing.
what would you have done if you were me ? continue to rent or buy a trailer?
how much should a expect to pay for a trailer that can tow my 1.5 ton bmw and what are the brands out there?
I am in a bit of dilemma and hope people can give me an idea of what I could do .
I basically do some track days on my car and as it stands, I have to pay £70 for trailer hire everytime and have the stress of ensuring the trailer is not damaged.
This is because they claim any damage against my insurance which as you know once claimed the premium will go sky high. so normally sleep in the car which is not great.
so my best options are :
1. buy a trailer to tow my 328i bmw
2.get a car transporter.
the option 1 is the best as it costs around 1-1.5 k for a decent one but my issue is storage, does anyone has any idea on where it can be stored or kept safe ? I have today just found out I could store it in caravan sites and quite pleased but I am in north london and charges are a bit high. found one place with 24 access, camera etc for £480 per year
2nd option is to get a beavertail or flat bed but the cost of getting the car is 3-5k plus mot and insurance and ... which the cost will go into 1000s per year for the car to stand there and do nothing.
what would you have done if you were me ? continue to rent or buy a trailer?
how much should a expect to pay for a trailer that can tow my 1.5 ton bmw and what are the brands out there?
i may do 5-10 depending on budget if the car is ok and ...
but the thing with rental is , most drift days are on wednesday and that means I have to pick it up during working hours(9-6 or 8-5 depending on whom I am renting it from) then obviously I won't be back the same day by the time they close thus what can be a one day job turns into a 3 day job .
for instance if I am going for car track or drift track day on wednesday, I have to travel 30 miles on Tuesday evening to pick it up and then return it on thursday morning . this is a nightmare as I have to take time off and also sleep in the car.
with my own trailer and places which offer a 24 hours access , i could wake up at 5-6 am , go there pick it up and return it at 7-8pm. you see now why I am willing to buy one ?
in addition if I need to take the car to mechanic etc , it doesn't mean I have to pay for 1 day of using the trailer, I will just pick mine up. that it.
based on above I have justified the cost even if it means I may do 2-3 track days a year ( very tight on budget)
in terms of brand etc, I have seen some trailers out there costing 1300 or less and are 5 meter long which is what I need. would I be safe going with any trailer which looks strong ? or should I look for known brands which are obviously more expensive .
in terms of maintenance, I can do all of the works on the trailer which I guess will be brake and hitch servicing, is that it ?
what is a typical maintenance cost for owning a trailer?
but the thing with rental is , most drift days are on wednesday and that means I have to pick it up during working hours(9-6 or 8-5 depending on whom I am renting it from) then obviously I won't be back the same day by the time they close thus what can be a one day job turns into a 3 day job .
for instance if I am going for car track or drift track day on wednesday, I have to travel 30 miles on Tuesday evening to pick it up and then return it on thursday morning . this is a nightmare as I have to take time off and also sleep in the car.
with my own trailer and places which offer a 24 hours access , i could wake up at 5-6 am , go there pick it up and return it at 7-8pm. you see now why I am willing to buy one ?
in addition if I need to take the car to mechanic etc , it doesn't mean I have to pay for 1 day of using the trailer, I will just pick mine up. that it.
based on above I have justified the cost even if it means I may do 2-3 track days a year ( very tight on budget)
in terms of brand etc, I have seen some trailers out there costing 1300 or less and are 5 meter long which is what I need. would I be safe going with any trailer which looks strong ? or should I look for known brands which are obviously more expensive .
in terms of maintenance, I can do all of the works on the trailer which I guess will be brake and hitch servicing, is that it ?
what is a typical maintenance cost for owning a trailer?
my bmw is also 1.7 meters in width .
I appreciate if you could give me the external measurements so that i can check with a friend and find out if it fists in their garage .
is it possible to remove the tow pole ? I think his garage size is 5.2 by 2.4 , could try to lift it up or tilt to fit in but again would imagine it will be really heavy. it would be a great help if I could take the pole off
does it have a sticker confirming how much it could tow etc ?
what is the model called if you know so could check it up on their website
I appreciate if you could give me the external measurements so that i can check with a friend and find out if it fists in their garage .
is it possible to remove the tow pole ? I think his garage size is 5.2 by 2.4 , could try to lift it up or tilt to fit in but again would imagine it will be really heavy. it would be a great help if I could take the pole off
does it have a sticker confirming how much it could tow etc ?
what is the model called if you know so could check it up on their website
Edited by stranger12 on Wednesday 16th April 13:33
@custardkid
With your two car I'd be looking at a basic club man as this will be 400-500 kg,
sorry to clarify does basic club man means basic frame ?
@Timbuk2
sorry for the delay getting back to you. I checked the place and a bit far from me .
apologies for this and thank for the help so far!!
With your two car I'd be looking at a basic club man as this will be 400-500 kg,
sorry to clarify does basic club man means basic frame ?
@Timbuk2
sorry for the delay getting back to you. I checked the place and a bit far from me .
apologies for this and thank for the help so far!!
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