We are going from no trailer (back of a van) to an open trailer. My trailer is narrow enough to put the karts on sideways, on the rails that go length ways. Then I can shove all my tires in between the karts and the deck of the trailer. 1 waterproof tote for suits and stuff I don't want to get wet. I plan to zip tie plastic sandwiches bags to the air filter if it even looks like rain or just cap the carbs. The rest can get wet imo, it'll need cleaned and lubed anyway.Anyone got pictures/ideas for open trailers for karting? I have a utility trailer that I'm thinking of modifying.
To add this is an old boat trailer repurposed to a flat bed trailer. It's fun going to the track, parking next to a 10000 dollar trailer and cleaning house. It doesn't matter how much you spend on a hauler it all matters whether you have the right equipment to win.We actually have carried 3 kart sideways and have been using this trailer since 2014
We have put trash bags over the complete engine to include clutch after we found water in our oil after driving through a rainstorm home one night. Normally we pull engine and set in cab of truck if chance of rain. Don't like seeing a 500+ dollar engine trashed because we were lazy. To add to this we run a tarp over the karts themselves when chance of rain.We are going from no trailer (back of a van) to an open trailer. My trailer is narrow enough to put the karts on sideways, on the rails that go length ways. Then I can shove all my tires in between the karts and the deck of the trailer. 1 waterproof tote for suits and stuff I don't want to get wet. I plan to zip tie plastic sandwiches bags to the air filter if it even looks like rain or just cap the carbs. The rest can get wet imo, it'll need cleaned and lubed anyway.
That leaves the bed open for stands and canopies or whatever.
Like to keep the vehicle for helmets and food for the kids and not much else.
Also this is for 2 or 3 karts and the only way I can haul all 3, is sideways.
Hope this helps and glad I'm not the only one with an open trailer, it amazes me how many people have $10k plus trailers, but it's all good! I would too if I could!
That trailer gives me the same feeling I used to get when I saw a late model or sprint car on an open trailer. Those days seem long gone, I didn't care who it was, when I saw an open trailer, that was my guy for the night.We actually have carried 3 kart sideways and have been using this trailer since 2014
Gotta love when you are driving down the interstate and how many crazy looks you get passing nearly everyone at 80 mph. LmaoThat trailer gives me the same feeling I used to get when I saw a late model or sprint car on an open trailer. Those days seem long gone, I didn't care who it was, when I saw an open trailer, that was my guy for the night.
I knew it was a boat trailer too, but it was hard to tell at first glance. Looks great, love the tire rack.
I was always told you can't take your trailer to victory lane, no matter what it cost.
I can't stand awesome race cars in enclosed trailers, like at least put a sight window in the side so I can see it!!Gotta love when you are driving down the interstate and how many crazy looks you get passing nearly everyone at 80 mph. Lmao
Yeah I would advise that you buy the more expensive tarps the thin ones last maybe a trip to the track. And if you are hauling tools, backup engines, ect in bed of truck tarp it as well.I can't stand awesome race cars in enclosed trailers, like at least put a sight window in the side so I can see it!!
Appreciate your water proofing advice, saves me a lot
If you had a small fortune in a race car you would allow it to be exposed to the elements?I can't stand awesome race cars in enclosed trailers, like at least put a sight window in the side so I can see it!!
Appreciate your water proofing advice, saves me a lot of time.
If you had +100K in a car would you tow it on an open trailer? I think open trailers are cool too but if I had as much into a car as some people do then I would try and save up for an inclosed trailer. But if its just go karts I would use a open trailer. I am not a fan of putting moeny into something just for it to be on an open trailer though.I can't stand awesome race cars in enclosed trailers, like at least put a sight window in the side so I can see it!!
Appreciate your water proofing advice, saves me a lot of time.