garagehermit Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I'm looking to buy a car trailer for the Caterham and am struggling to decide which make to go for Can anyone suggest whether a Brian James (Minno Max), Woodford lightweight, or any other make would be best for dragging the Caterham around the country? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 you can't beat the Minno in terms of reliability and value for money, just look at the resale values for second hand ones. Bearing in mind that a standard S3 just fits on a Minno and wide wheels on the back make it tight, my only comment would be if you might have a need for a larger trailer in the future, have the space and can afford it, definitely consider something a bit bigger that will take a saloon/classic. Edited by - Paul Deslandes on 12 May 2013 10:37:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 The Minno is often the trailer of choice for Caterham owners, the Minno-Max is just a touch wider and has pull out ramps which makes life a bit easier. I have the Max, very happy with it, it still goes through the garage door easily enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydragon Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Do you want a covered or open trailer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 PRG also offer a range with a suitable option for the seven. I bought a PRG and have been very happy with it. It uses the same hardware as the Brian James, but at the time cost me considerably less for the same spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garagehermit Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Was thinking of an open trailer as I that's as far as the budget will go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Just bought a Brian James TT. Fits in the garage and the SV goes on with plenty of space to spare. Unfortunately a bit more costly than a minno max but received wisdom seemed to be that SVs don't fit. If you have an S3 then much more choice available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_C Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I've got a Brian James clubman 950 which is a great trailer but the spares are very expensive, I recently needed a new drum and BJ wanted over £200 for a replacement, which I considered daylight robbery. If I was purchasing again I would check the costs for spare parts. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Most trailer parts can be obtained in aftermaket without having to take out a second mortgage at BJ parts dept. Eg trailertech Google is your friend Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_village_idiot Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 A used BJ minno seems near depreciation proof and very good at the job. Having said that- you're spending £1.5k+ for a well specced used one, compared to perhaps £500 for an unknown brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Most of the axles/brakes on BJ trailers are Knott Avonride. If you Google spares for them you can save a considerable amount . I just bought a set of brake shoes at half BJ price ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_C Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 The axles for my trailer were made by indespension with specific part numbers for BJ which initally they would not disclose. After a lot of researching I did find the correct parts for £70 against £200 from BJ, they also wanted £50 for a bare 10" wheel. I won't be buying another trailer from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 What about a single axle trailer, if it's a quality one ( Woodford,Fountain ) they tow just fine and are lighter than a twin axle, slight disadvantage is that they pitch up and dawn more than a twin axle trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david nelson Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 after seeing a twin axle trailer with a blow out, single axles is not the best option. I found the minno to be the best for trailing. my woodford was not as stable. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I've had 2 single axles and they towed just fine, but you have to be precise with the loading as the weight distribution IMHO is far more critical on a single axle compared to a double axle. Also for reasons outlined in the post above I now have a twin axle. Even better that I managed to pick up a hydraulic tilt bed at mates' rates, saves all that faffing about with ramps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Quoting Aeroscreens: I've had 2 single axles and they towed just fine, but you have to be precise with the loading as the weight distribution IMHO is far more critical on a single axle compared to a double axle. Also for reasons outlined in the post above I now have a twin axle. Even better that I managed to pick up a hydraulic tilt bed at mates' rates, saves all that faffing about with ramps I had a single axle - with the weight a little bit out towing it was as scary as being on a 747 piloted by Stevie Wonder, on Angel Dust, landing at the old Hong Kong Airport, in a hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Other than that it was brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garagehermit Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Looks like at Brian James, twin axle is the consensus as long (as long asthe budget stretches that far). Thanks for everyone's comments, very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evotell Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 This is what I used to tow the SV Busa with. Trailer weighed 487 lb. http://www.7cars.ca/carpics/p7080003-0.jpg Edited by - evotell on 1 Dec 2013 15:00:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Quoting AVES: landing at the old Hong Kong Airport, in a hurricane That would be a Typhoon then B.I.D - My recently sold PRG was excellent, worth looking at as an alternative to La Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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