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[leevx2.2]

Been looking at Trailor's for a while always handy and be good for a long far away track day and moving cars about for people .Been looking at a Brian James Minno Sport Trailer has anybody had one or used one , are they big enough etc .

[ArticMonkey]

I'm not sure on the trailer but I would make sure it's twin axel. What will you be using to tow?

[leevx2.2]

Edited by leevx2.2, 20 February 2015 - 09:54 PM.

[leevx2.2]

I'm not sure on the trailer but I would make sure it's twin axel. What will you be using to tow?

My zafira work car would be my tow Car it can tow up to 1600kg I think so would be ok for Trailor and vx,it's a 1.9 diesel cdti

Edited by leevx2.2, 20 February 2015 - 10:00 PM.

[ArticMonkey]

Just make sure the bed width is ok for your car and side skirts. Also if your rear wing will fit between that tyre rack. As you'll want to load the car engine first for weight distribution.

[ArticMonkey]

What's the max gross weight of the trailer? Also the weight of it unloaded?

[Zoobeef]

I take it your on an old man licence Lee? Makes it a little simpler on towing rules. What are the width and length of the bed?

[leevx2.2]

I take it your on an old man licence Lee? Makes it a little simpler on towing rules. What are the width and length of the bed?

Yes on old man licence so that's no problem . It's says its. Bed size 5 6 x 10 8

[leevx2.2]

What's the max gross weight of the trailer? Also the weight of it unloaded?

Need to find that out but it's twin axle so should be good for a vx

[ArticMonkey]

Trailer would be around 400-500kgs then your car (950)? And then a set of wheels so you'll be close to your cars limit of 1600kgs. Just check all the numbers but I'd say if it was in good condition it's worth between £1100-1400.

[Zoobeef]

A standard vx has a width (outside of the wheel to outside of wheel) of just over 1.7m. 5ft6in is 1.67m. Minimum you wany really is 1.9m Picked my clubman up for £950, it's 1.9m by 4m.

[leevx2.2]

A standard vx has a width (outside of the wheel to outside of wheel) of just over 1.7m. 5ft6in is 1.67m. Minimum you wany really is 1.9m Picked my clubman up for £950, it's 1.9m by 4m.

Well I supose I should measure my car first then lol better not buy that then does look a nice Trailor though just need a smaller car lol

[PaulCP]

Lee, the Minno Sport is a bit tight for a VX, more aimed at Caterhams and the likes

[mbes2]

I see its the one from ebay, its alot of money, as I only paid £700 for mine

 

Feck me, prices sure have gone up

 

 

Cheaper

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...593357593&rt=nc

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2edda77aa7

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item339d884a49

Edited by mbes2, 20 February 2015 - 11:25 PM.

[kipper]

Lee, my must haves:

 

Twin Axle: safety in case of tyre failure, more stable when towing at speeds.

 

Centre Deck: Protects the underside of the car from road dirt and spray, plus allows you to use the trailer to carry other loads. Also protects your shins from bruises and cuts when you fall from through the gap between the load bearing treads, with an uncovered deck.

 

Pull out ramps: Much more convienent and tidy than those that you have to remove and stow on the trailer. Try to get the extra lenght ramps as well it helps with     our cars.

 

Useful:

Winch

Storage box

Locking wheel nuts: I case some Bu**er with a single axle and a puncture tries to steal your wheels

 

As stated make sure that the gross capacity of trailer and load does not exceed recommended capacity of two car...obvious. However, I did hear of a case in the press a while ago, where a driver was stopped with his empty trailer, and cautioned, as the trailers gross capacity exceeded the recommended tow capacity of the car, eventhough there was nothing on the trailer   

Brian James trailers are the best in my view, and their new tie down system is a doddle, however, it won't retrofit older trailers like mine

 

 

[MAXR]

Lee, I agree with the above! If you also intend to carry fuel, additional tools, parts, wheels or additional people, then you'll struggle. Have a spare trailer wheel & check all you tyres on the inside & outside faces on a regular basis as they tend to crack easily even if there's plenty of tread left. 

 

Above all, get a twin axle with a fully covered deck! I'd buy new or if not get a cheap one, check that the damper is working properly too. Brian James trailers will fetch more, no matter how old. you'll also get most of your money back when you sell.

 

Hamilton car covers (not too far from me) do a really good cover for cars being trailered, it doesn't balloon out & will keep your car free of road muck. They may be able to make you a custom one to allow for your big rear wing. I don't think it's on their web site though! I was there yesterday buying some tailored indoor covers for some of my cars, & I was talking to them about it.

[Boombang]

If you are interested in a single axle trailer , I am likely to sell my Brian James A2 sometime soon, is the range that replaced the Minno and less than a year old.  Comes with pull out ramps, kick down stands, uprated hitch with lock, storage in the bed, full set of tie down (fit over tyres not round wheels), wheel chocks etc. 

 

Over the Minno it also has far far better suspension units and brakes, I had a Minno previously and this trailer is so much better in every way.

 

Load is 998, trailer gross is 1500kg, 2m wide bed.  I'm only selling on as we sold our A4, and I am really unlikely to buy anything else that's capable of towing it.

 

Edited by Boombang, 21 February 2015 - 07:25 AM.

[leevx2.2]

If you are interested in a single axle trailer , I am likely to sell my Brian James A2 sometime soon, is the range that replaced the Minno and less than a year old.  Comes with pull out ramps, kick down stands, uprated hitch with lock, storage in the bed, full set of tie down (fit over tyres not round wheels), wheel chocks etc.    Over the Minno it also has far far better suspension units and brakes, I had a Minno previously and this trailer is so much better in every way.   Load is 998, trailer gross is 1500kg, 2m wide bed.  I'm only selling on as we sold our A4, and I am really unlikely to buy anything else that's capable of towing it.  

How much would you be looking for it ?

[The Knobs]

Cant go wrong with a BJ trailer, biggest pita is storing it without a pikey borrowing it.

[Zoobeef]

Lee, my must haves:   Twin Axle: safety in case of tyre failure, more stable when towing at speeds.   Centre Deck: Protects the underside of the car from road dirt and spray, plus allows you to use the trailer to carry other loads. Also protects your shins from bruises and cuts when you fall from through the gap between the load bearing treads, with an uncovered deck.   Pull out ramps: Much more convienent and tidy than those that you have to remove and stow on the trailer. Try to get the extra lenght ramps as well it helps with     our cars.   Useful: Winch Storage box Locking wheel nuts: I case some Bu**er with a single axle and a puncture tries to steal your wheels   As stated make sure that the gross capacity of trailer and load does not exceed recommended capacity of two car...obvious. However, I did hear of a case in the press a while ago, where a driver was stopped with his empty trailer, and cautioned, as the trailers gross capacity exceeded the recommended tow capacity of the car, eventhough there was nothing on the trailer    Brian James trailers are the best in my view, and their new tie down system is a doddle, however, it won't retrofit older trailers like mine    

The MAM of the trailer is taken into account regardless of load when your towing under the B cat. The GVW and trailer MAM must not exceed 3500kg. On B+E you just need to make sure you don't exceed the towing capacity of the tow vehicle or the GTW or load the trailer over its MAM.