New to motorsport, which trailer?

[High flier]

Hi all,

I've just bought my first racing car (Ginetta G40), and I'm looking at 3 options for trailers. I've come across 2 used ones, a 2016 PRG Tracsporter, a 2018 Brian James RS2 and I'm considering a new Eco-Trailer, Eco-Shuttle 4.2M, as they seem to be pretty good value for money.
As I've got no idea about any of those, I was just wondering what you'd choose out of the 3 options, or even another option which stands out from the rest. My ideal budget is around £7k. The RS2 is the cheapest, the PRG in the middle, and the Shuttle will be the most expensive.

Your comments would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

HF

Edited by High flier on Monday 4th November 20:12

[andrewcliffe]

Have towed extensively with Brian Jones open trailer and a PRG Prosport. Both are very capable, but with any covered trailer you need a good tow vehicle with a sufficient payload (ie can tow the trailer at its full plated weight) and make sure you have appropriate licence.

[andy97]

Personally I wouldn’t have an RS2 - for 2 reasons:
1. If it is windy and the clamshell is up, there is Potential for the wind to get under it and cause damage.
2. Not as useful to shelter in if the weather is inclement.

Nothing wrong with the quality of BJ trailers, I just don’t like the clamshell design.

A PRG Tracsporter would be my choice, but I am biased as I have an older version which is very robust, but I know a few people with the eco trailers and they like them.

Edited by andy97 on Monday 4th November 20:42

[geeks]

andy97 said:

Personally I wouldn’t have an RS2 - for 2 reasons:
1. If it is windy and the clamshell is up, there is Potential for the wind to get under it and cause damage.
2. Not as useful to shelter in if the weather is inclement.

Nothing wrong with the quality of BJ trailers, I just don’t like the clamshell design.

A PRG Tracsporter would be my choice, but I am biased as I have an older version which is very robust, but I know a few people with the eco trailers and they like them.

Edited by andy97 on Monday 4th November 20:42

In a rare moment I agree with Andy here.

If you look at the Eco Shuttle ask for Simon tell him Dan from BMW Racedays sent you, he’ll look after you.

[andrewcliffe]

I'd second the clamshell comments although never had one personally. Covered trailer becomes more than just a box to keep a car in it, its dry refuge if its raining, its sheltered refuge if its windy and its easier to become a bedroom if you're staying at the circuit and don't have a motorhome or camper van.

[High flier]

Thanks all. That narrows it down a bit. I think the PRG may be the way forward!

[37chevy]

High flier said:

Thanks all. That narrows it down a bit. I think the PRG may be the way forward!

I’ve had a couple of PRG trailers before....both custom made to fit drag cars...can highly recommend them

[BertBert]

My general experience of buying trailers is that you can actually go pretty old and they are still ok. Meaning that for budget saving purposes you can go as old and thus cheap as possible without much issue. Mind you in the last 12 months I have had to buy 4 tyres and spend a couple of hundred on a service getting the brakes all fixed up. That's it for the last 8 years though.
Bert

[RobM77]

Look into trailer weights. The PRG Tracsporter for example is (or was when I looked) considerably heavier than a Brian James Sprint Shuttle. For many of us, this matters greatly once you add up the weight of the car inside, spare wheels and tyres, and fuel.

[megablade]

I have the Eco shuttle and it is a great trailer, easy to tow with lost of extras fitted as standard.

I had the large double doors fitted on the drivers side so I can driver the car in and still climb out!

[High flier]

megablade said:

I have the Eco shuttle and it is a great trailer, easy to tow with lost of extras fitted as standard.

I had the large double doors fitted on the drivers side so I can driver the car in and still climb out!

I ended up ordering a new Eco-Shuttle! It should be ready by mid December. The level of kit as standard is great, and the cost of the extra's is very reasonable too.