whats the smallest trailer bed you would use for your 7?
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am after a small trailer for my 7 now as im thinking of doing some hillclimbs next year (L7C at harewood inspired me last week) but i want one as small as possible,(possibly to fit in a single garage)
so what is the smallest possible bed size you would consider ?
i am not going to be a serious competitor,so dont need tyre racks/tool storage/fuel storage etc. and cant afford something like a bj minno/clubman. as i spent nearly everything i had buying the car, so will need to be well under £1k. cheers.
so what is the smallest possible bed size you would consider ?
i am not going to be a serious competitor,so dont need tyre racks/tool storage/fuel storage etc. and cant afford something like a bj minno/clubman. as i spent nearly everything i had buying the car, so will need to be well under £1k. cheers.
Sorry just noticed your comment about not having tyre storage, fuel storage etc to keep the costs down. Personally I would spend the small amount extra to buy a decent quality trailer than make do with something that could be sub-standard for you and then loses money when/if you come to sell it. There are single axle trailers that are a bit cheaper but I prefer the extra security of the double axle unit if you have a puncture - a friend borrowed mine and didn't notice the punctured rear for several miles. That would have been very different with a single axle!
Can I just say that speaking as someone who has had a puncture with a caravan, and as someone who has experienced a wheel falling off a 2 wheel trailer after a mechanic failed to torque the wheel nuts, 2 wheel trailers are remarkably stable.
Indeed I only knew the caravan had had a puncture when I noticed that it seemed to be listing slightly in the rear view mirror.

Edited by heebeegeetee on Thursday 16th August 19:25
My twin-axle clubman was £850. Bed size 5'5"x 11'. My car is narrow track and this width affords a couple of inches to spare either side (Dad's widetrack car fits fine as well).
I agree with the above that a single axle trailer is perfectly capable but I'd check that it has 13" wheels not 10".
I'd also say Brian James is worth the premium.
I agree with the above that a single axle trailer is perfectly capable but I'd check that it has 13" wheels not 10".
I'd also say Brian James is worth the premium.
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