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Burning Brakes
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From: LaGrange KY
Trailers
Guess, this would be the best place to inquire. Anyone have experience with RNR alum trailers? They seem to have a very reasonable price. Am interested in getting an affordable trailer to take the C7 to the track. With all the horror stories out there, I'd hate to drive to an event and not be able to drive home!
Also, found a neat trailer called a Kwik Load, any experience with these?
Also, found a neat trailer called a Kwik Load, any experience with these?
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Instructor
Joined: May 2013
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From: Atlanta GA
Guess, this would be the best place to inquire. Anyone have experience with RNR alum trailers? They seem to have a very reasonable price. Am interested in getting an affordable trailer to take the C7 to the track. With all the horror stories out there, I'd hate to drive to an event and not be able to drive home!
Also, found a neat trailer called a Kwik Load, any experience with these?
Also, found a neat trailer called a Kwik Load, any experience with these?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Northville, MI
Al Chan has had an RNR for about 14 years and he has never had any trouble that I can recall. He occasionally is on this forum and can give you more info. I have talked to several owners of the RNR at various events and they all liked them. I have been debating about getting an open trailer and it is very high on my list to look at. The 1400lbs weight makes it rather easy to tow with on most true SUV/pickups.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: New Carlisle IN
My dad bought a 20' RNR trailer a couple of years ago. I get to use it as he has an enclosed trailer also that he tows behind his motor home. The RNR is a good trailer. The cons to it are: the ramps are heavy and you have to carry them from the front of the trailer to the back, also the rear of the trailer drags on the ground. I would advise getting some skid plates or rollers for the back of the trailer. Other than those two issues, the trailer works very well. I have loaded my 76, 91, dad's 90ZR-1 and my brother's 04 Z06 onto the trailer with no issues. I have not loaded a C7 onto it so i can't comment on how well it fits or the approach angle to the trailer.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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Guess, this would be the best place to inquire. Anyone have experience with RNR alum trailers? They seem to have a very reasonable price. Am interested in getting an affordable trailer to take the C7 to the track. With all the horror stories out there, I'd hate to drive to an event and not be able to drive home!
Also, found a neat trailer called a Kwik Load, any experience with these?
Also, found a neat trailer called a Kwik Load, any experience with these?
Drifting
Joined: May 2007
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From: Huntersville, NC
I have had an RNR for several years. It has been from NC to the NCM at least 20 times, to Sebring several and Slummit point (intentionally mispelled). Never one issue, and on my third set of tires, which go from weather checking not end of useful life. They have Dexter torsion axles (one of the premium axle makers) which allow a really low profile on the trailer and although the front splitter just touches, but not enough to cause damage. This is with the factory ramps.
The one thing I wish I had gotten were stake pockets so I could use the trailer for hauling mulch once in a while.
I had to go to Michigan to get mine, but it was not a bad trip. I haul it with a Yukon 5.3/6spd auto,tow package no problems.
The one thing I wish I had gotten were stake pockets so I could use the trailer for hauling mulch once in a while.
I had to go to Michigan to get mine, but it was not a bad trip. I haul it with a Yukon 5.3/6spd auto,tow package no problems.
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Livingston County, Michigan
Al Chan has had an RNR for about 14 years and he has never had any trouble that I can recall. He occasionally is on this forum and can give you more info. I have talked to several owners of the RNR at various events and they all liked them. I have been debating about getting an open trailer and it is very high on my list to look at. The 1400lbs weight makes it rather easy to tow with on most true SUV/pickups.
Gordy is correct, I have had my RnR since 2004. I used it heavily about half the years and the other years it just sat. I just lent it to a friend this past weekend for him to trailer his C7 to a track day and he liked it.
Mine tows nicely. No bars needed probably because the distance from the ball mount to the axles is nice and long. It’s a 20’ model and I have a 2000 Tahoe, although I have also used a variety of 2004 to 2011 GM full size pickups and SUVs. Mine has about 45k miles on it. No issues at all and I would gladly buy another one if I needed to replace mine.
Yes the ramps are heavy, but they also double as a front stone guard. As mentioned by another poster, Dexter axles come on the trailer.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Livingston County, Michigan
Oh, a learning from my friend that borrow my trailer for his C7. His front splitter just brushes during loading and unloading. He has a RnR on order and asked to have the ramps extended to 7’. They are 6’ from the factory. To avoid any scraping, I put a board under the end of the ramp. No issues after doing this. I have towed both a C5Z and a C6Z, both lowered on factory bolts. Also a Solstice Z0K, without issues.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2014
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I don't have any experience with the trailers listed. I was looking for single car trailer for those quick trips or taking the car somewhere to get worked on etc. I ended up with a Max XD drop n load trailer.
The reasons I jumped on it:
Air ride suspension
Click of a button to drop the trailer takes zero effort to raise and lower
Easy to load
While driving the trailer is super smooth since it is 100% air ride and won't beat the crap out of my suspension.
No ramps to pick up, move around or have stolen(yes it happened with the last trailer)
I bought the 10k which was a little more expensive but figured if I would rather have the higher rated one just in case I ever had to throw a truck on it or something I would rather go over killer than under.
The reasons I jumped on it:
Air ride suspension
Click of a button to drop the trailer takes zero effort to raise and lower
Easy to load
While driving the trailer is super smooth since it is 100% air ride and won't beat the crap out of my suspension.
No ramps to pick up, move around or have stolen(yes it happened with the last trailer)
I bought the 10k which was a little more expensive but figured if I would rather have the higher rated one just in case I ever had to throw a truck on it or something I would rather go over killer than under.
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Melting Slicks
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You don't want a trailer unless your car is too modded for the street on dot race tires. Having your own trailer for a wrecked car is no advantage. Any money you save on the tow owning the trailer is far and away outstripped by the wear and tear on your tow vehicle, trailer cost, increase fuel costs, and general hassles of owning a trailer like where to store it and costs to maintain it. For a streetcar you increase your risks on faster tires especially without increase in safety gear. The new crop of 200 TWR tires are very good and keep your ultimate speeds down if you are going full cage fire system etc...
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Ex DPRK, now just N of Medford, OR
You don't want a trailer unless your car is too modded for the street on dot race tires. Having your own trailer for a wrecked car is no advantage. Any money you save on the tow owning the trailer is far and away outstripped by the wear and tear on your tow vehicle, trailer cost, increase fuel costs, and general hassles of owning a trailer like where to store it and costs to maintain it. For a streetcar you increase your risks on faster tires especially without increase in safety gear. The new crop of 200 TWR tires are very good and keep your ultimate speeds down if you are going full cage fire system etc...
I made the full circle from street car, driven to/from the track, to trailering a race car on an open trailer, on to an enclosed trailer, then back to open, and now appreciating the simplicity of just driving a car to the track.
My last open trailer was a Kwik-Load. The awesomest invention ever! I needed some short extension ramps to clear the splitter on my M3, would probably need them for the Z06 as well.
Some piece of sh*t stole it from the storage lot... I'll be buying another as soon as I can find better storage.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Add a winch to whatever trailer you get. Harbor Freight 12,000lb is hard to beat for the price. Overkill? Maybe but who cares LOL.
I've only used a winch twice but pushing a car onto an open trailer is NOT something I would ever want to do.
I've only used a winch twice but pushing a car onto an open trailer is NOT something I would ever want to do.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Jenks OK
Very true!
I made the full circle from street car, driven to/from the track, to trailering a race car on an open trailer, on to an enclosed trailer, then back to open, and now appreciating the simplicity of just driving a car to the track.
My last open trailer was a Kwik-Load. The awesomest invention ever! I needed some short extension ramps to clear the splitter on my M3, would probably need them for the Z06 as well.
Some piece of sh*t stole it from the storage lot... I'll be buying another as soon as I can find better storage.
I made the full circle from street car, driven to/from the track, to trailering a race car on an open trailer, on to an enclosed trailer, then back to open, and now appreciating the simplicity of just driving a car to the track.
My last open trailer was a Kwik-Load. The awesomest invention ever! I needed some short extension ramps to clear the splitter on my M3, would probably need them for the Z06 as well.
Some piece of sh*t stole it from the storage lot... I'll be buying another as soon as I can find better storage.