Post your Truck and trailer setups

[JohnJW]

Just curious what everyone uses for hauling the NSX to the racetrack. Currently I have a 2008 Pilot and I'm looking at purchasing(have yet to make up my mind) a 16foot dovetail tandem axle w/electric brakes. I'm not positive that my Pilot will tow it but I'm gonna give it a shot. I figure I'll be around 5000lbs. NSX=2500 trailer=2000 gear=500.

just came across this, seems crazy

 

[NSXLuvr]

Btw, If I were you I would look for an Ultralight Alum. Trailer if you want to keep the weight in the <5000 lbs. range. A stock NSX doesn't weigh 2500 lbs.

 

[NSXAMG996TT]

I went through the same dilemna last spring. Aluminum trailer is definitely the way to go. I'm currently pulling a 20ft enclosed Featherlite with my '08 Sequoia. In fact, with a 10K lb towing capactiy, I often forget its even pulling the trailer.

 

[soloracer951]

In my opinion a Honda Pilot is definately too small for a proper tow vehicle. Your NSX will weigh over 3000 lbs and the Pilot is only rated for 4500 lbs maximum towing plus you have to consider what the tongue weight will be. On top of that I think they are underpowered for towing so forget going through any serious mountains. Even my pickup has trouble with them. I considered a Cayenne Turbo for a tow vehicle since they are cheap to buy used now. They have great stability management, good power and a 7700 lb towing capacity. My only concern would be wheelbase but I talked to friends with Cayennes and they haven't had any issues so far. They also have an air suspension that will level the trailer when it's hooked up - no more tailpipe dragging on the ground.

Here is my tow set up.

 

[nsxnut]

My trailer with car weighs 13k
Tuck is rated to tow 26k

 

[JohnJW]

Well last time I weighed my NSX it was at 2536 ready to race. So I'm not at 3000lbs. I'll probably stay away from an aluminum trailer if I can, but I will consider it a possibility(too bad that they cost 2-3 times as much).

 

[jtower]

how timely - i'm debating whether or not to take the next step and get a trailer/tow vehicle. a little asking around suggests that a good two axle trailer will cost around $2500 and weigh about 2000 pounds. what does a similar aluminum trailer cost/weigh?

 

[NSXLuvr]

my 23 foot alum trailer with power hitch and winch weighs in at 1330 lbs. Its a Tommy's trailer - rust proof, life time warranty. Pulls like a breeze.

Most people recommend that your trailer/load shouldn't be more than 60-70% of acutal Vehicle's suggested tow capacity. Can you tow 4500 lbs. with a Pilot - Sure. Would I ever tow my NSX with it - NEVER!!

 

[Feffman]

We tow a 22' enclosed trailer (not aluminum) with my wife's Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. (Yes, it has a Hemi) using both a load leveling and anti-sway system. It does a great job. I'd like to trade it in for a newer Grand Cherokee Ltd. with the V6 turbo-diesel, but wife doesn't like the colors the diesel comes in. SIGH!

Feff

 

[austrian type-R]

The fist pic is a typical Euro trailer setup. The reason for it is, that standard driving licence is limiting the hauling vehicle to 3500kg (7700 lbs). Then you need to have the trailer driving licence for up to 3500kg as well. so the maximum with standard licence + trailer licence is 3500 + 3500kg (15400lbs). Thats the limit. For higher weights you have to have the TRUCK driving licence. luckily I have.

My setup:
Pick Up Mazda BT-50. 2.5i Turbo Diesel. 143PS and 330nm. With Chiptuning it will have 430nm and 170PS (I will do the tuning later this month). RWD or 4WD normal speed or 4WD with short gearing. MP3 6 CD changer, seat heating, 5 speed manual shifter.

Allowed to tow a maximum trailer weight of 3 tons (6600lbs). 1 ton (2200lbs) maximum load on Pick up. My Trailer, brand Fitzel has a maximum load of 2 tons (4400lbs). The weight of the trailer is about 350kg (770lbs) - full aluminium trailer. So I can hook up a car with about 1650kg (3630lbs).

average fuel consumption: 13 litre on highway with an speed of 130-140kmh (80-87 mph) with trailer and car on it. Thats about 3.45 gallons for 62 miles. Thats about 18 miles per gallon??? Is that correct calculated? That is pretty good compared to your heavy V8 engines I guess. If I would drive just 50 mph, which is the maximum allowed speed with heavy trailer I would have an fuel consuption of about 10 litre per 100km = 2,65 gal for 62 miles = 23,4 miles per gallon

 

[asylum]

BMW 525 iX Touring + a trailer my Honda dealer lends me.

 

[ChopsJazz]

These photos are so hard to look at. :frown:

 

[VBNSX]

 

[NSXAMG996TT]

Don't try this at home...

 

[1BADNSX]

I tow a 20 enclosed with a V8 4Runner (not the normal V6 model). My personal opinion is that flatbed aluminum trailers aren’t worth the price premium. My old steel flatbed with a wooden deck was almost as light as some of the aluminum trailers. Some other steel flatbeds have no center section which makes them lighter and may help you work on the car from underneath. Used flatbeds are very inexpensive.

Bob

 

[docjohn]

Bob what is your tongue weight? Your setup looks well balanced,but I have never seen a 4 runner pull a 20

 

[JohnJW]

So do you guys think I should start looking for a more suitable tow vehicle. My wife really likes the 08 Pilot, and refuses to drive anything bigger. So maybe I need a dedicated vehicle. I would really like to use the Pilot if possible. BTW I'm pretty much looking at 16ft flatbed tandem with brakes.

 

[1BADNSX]

Bob what is your tongue weight? Your setup looks well balanced,but I have never seen a 4 runner pull a 20

Based on rough suspension compression measurements I have made, the tongue weight is about 550 pounds (~10% of the loaded trailer weight). The V8 4Runner has a tow rating of 7000 pounds.

Bob

 

[jtower]

i just went "all in" and picked up a 2001 excursion diesel. still shopping for a trailer, i'll post pics with the nsx on board shortly

 

[alum04org]

i just went "all in" and picked up a 2001 excursion diesel. still shopping for a trailer, i'll post pics with the nsx on board shortly

Dang, w/a Ford Excursion Diesel tow vehicle, may I suggest:

 

[nsxman2001]

Dang, w/a Ford Excursion Diesel tow vehicle, may I suggest:

LOL alittle ford excursion would be crush trying to move that trailer...

 

[nsx2tall]

I bought an extra 6" height in the trailer so I could walk inside without hunching over. :biggrin: Probably would get a 22 or 24 instead of a 20 if I had to do it all over again. Tundra capacity is 12,000 and I'm around 7,000.

 

[jtower]

I bought an extra 6" height in the trailer so I could walk inside without hunching over. :biggrin: Probably would get a 22 or 24 instead of a 20 if I had to do it all over again. Tundra capacity is 12,000 and I'm around 7,000.

i've been debating whether to get open or enclosed trailer, are you happy with your choice?

 

[Q]

I guess it depends on your budget. Personally, I'm going with a 3/4 ton older Suburban with a 24 foot enclosed.

 

[nsx2tall]

i've been debating whether to get open or enclosed trailer, are you happy with your choice?

I have no regrets about an enclosed trailer. The only downsides I see are tow weight, price, and storage. It's a portable garage, somewhat secure, is ready in a moments notice and works as lodgings when necessary.

I guess it depends on your budget. Personally, I'm going with a 3/4 ton older Suburban with a 24 foot enclosed.

We're waiting for the announcement... :biggrin: