Hello from a lurker

[Blacksheep55]

Hi all - I've been lurking for a bit and really considering getting a Rush in the next couple years. I currently track an S54-swapped E36 (bare chassis build for NASA TT/ST3), which I tow with my Rivian R1T. Previous toys include an 06 Lotus Elise (looks like several of you have Lotus backgrounds), and a few turbo subarus. My home track is VIR (I live less than an hour from there), so hope to see some of you out there this season so I can annoy you with questions.

I've been trying to figure out how much $$ its going to cost me to make the switch, though honestly seems like in the long run it'll be cheaper given the consumables and removing my urge to continuously upgrade/modify/fiddle with my current track car.

What kinds/size of trailer are you towing your Rush SRs with? I'm using an aluminum open 18' trailer now, but would prefer a small enclosed for the open cockpit Rush I think, which will take a toll on my towing range with the Rivian probably.

Picture of my current toy from NASA Hyperfest last weekend:

 

[JChapman]

I tow mine in a 14 foot Haulmark Low Hauler with 12 inch height extension. Just fits in my garage. There’s room for my tools and enough space to move around the car on all sides. I even do a lot of basic maintenance while the car is in the trailer. Need two people to maneuver the front clamshell inside the trailer though. Could just slide it forward out of the way in a longer trailer.

My fuel economy is maybe 5% to 10% lower with the enclosed trailer vs. the open auto hauler I had before.

 

[Blacksheep55]

I tow mine in a 14 foot Haulmark Low Hauler with 12 inch height extension. Just fits in my garage. There’s room for my tools and enough space to move around the car on all sides. I even do a lot of basic maintenance while the car is in the trailer. Need two people to maneuver the front clamshell inside the trailer though. Could just slide it forward out of the way in a longer trailer.

My fuel economy is maybe 5% to 10% lower with the enclosed trailer vs. the open auto hauler I had before.

Thanks John! How wide is that trailer? Curious if I can get away with a 7x14 or if strapping down will be a PITA that narrow.

 

[JChapman]

You can check it out at https://haulmark.com/trailers/motorcycle-trailers/v-nose-low-hauler. Interior width is a little under 7’. I secure the Rush with e-track, over the wheel straps from https://www.autohaulersupply.com/ca...zontal-e-track-wheel-strap-low-pro-553719.php. A small squeeze fitting my torso alongside the wheel to secure the inboard clip, otherwise easy.

The extra height option allows me to walk around normally. Barely fits under my 8’ high garage door.

 

[cbacejr]

I use a 7X16 V-front it works well and tow with a Tacoma. There is room for a tool box and shelves in the V-front. If I did it again I'd go for the 8ft wide. The extra room to put on the over wheel straps would be nice. As stated above it can be done but the extra room would help.

 

[Jcarr906]

I use a slightlily modified Futura 10’ single axle motorcycle trailer. It’s not enclosed, but it fits easily in a standard garage bay, can be moved by hand, and at about 2100 car/trailer total weight, it tows like a dream. I load backward since there’s no front tow ring and due to winch location near hitch, the cable presses on the front body work if I try to winch with the roll bar & axle strap approach. Car is so light it doesn’t put much weight on tongue. I also use RaceRamp extenders to help with clearance for the splitter. I may remove the tire rack as I really don’t need an extra set of tries for the type of track use I do these days. My tow vehicle is a Jag F-Pace SVR — overkill, but if the Rush has an issue I can always take the Jag out on the track!

 

[bcarrollWDC]

I use a slightlily modified Futura 10’ single axle motorcycle trailer. It’s not enclosed, but it fits easily in a standard garage bay, can be moved by hand, and at about 2100 car/trailer total weight, it tows like a dream. I load backward since there’s no front tow ring and due to winch location near hitch, the cable presses on the front body work if I try to winch with the roll bar & axle strap approach. Car is so light it doesn’t put much weight on tongue. I also use RaceRamp extenders to help with clearance for the splitter. I may remove the tire rack as I really don’t need an extra set of tries for the type of track use I do these days. My tow vehicle is a Jag F-Pace SVR — overkill, but if the Rush has an issue I can always take the Jag out on the track!

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This looks perfect. Can I ask how you modified it?

 

[Jcarr906]

This looks perfect. Can I ask how you modified it?

Of course. Some context might help: I thought I was buying a 13’ trailer, but when I got it back to Texas I discovered it was only 10’ and the Lotus I had at the time wouldn’t fit with the stone guard in place. So 3 mods:

First, remove the stone guard.

Second, this 10’ Futura is narrower than the standard single axle — it’s actually intend for motorcycles or similar short wheelbase vehicles. To use the tire rack I had to cut the horizontal rails down about 4 inches. I mounted it to the outside of the side rails instead of inside to maximize the available width.

Third, the more significant mod was the winch location because the objective is to get the front wheels against the front edge of the trailer bed, the rear wheels obviously on the trailer bed, and the nose forward. Instead of using the standard Futura “winch on a square pole” I mounted a triangular plate at the tongue and permanently mounted the winch there just behind the front tricycle wheel/post. I use a plastic shoe box with bungee cords to cover the winch if left outside & exposed to weather.

The only issues with this configuration are that the front splitter will not clear the front edge of the trailer bed and that the winch cable will press on the front bodywork as the car is drawn closer using the roll bar with an axle loop hooked to the winch cable. These problems can solved by putting some 2X6 forward so the splitter clears the rail and either raising the winch on the tongue triangle, or literally holding the cable away from the bodywork. The other, option is to load the Rush backwards using the rear tow hook. This is the approach I prefer — it’s easier to load and strap down the car. Just remember to tape down your fuel filler cap as the wind will pull it up! I can provide pictures if helpful. This may all be irrelevant however as I don’t think the Fuitura 10’ trailer is available anymore in the US.

 

[PizzaDude]

I use the 13” Futura trailer and love it.

 

[Sam Kim]

I use the 13” Futura trailer and love it.View attachment 1169

Do you need race ramps to load the Rush in?

 

[PizzaDude]

Do you need race ramps to load the Rush in?

sorry for the late answer on this.
No ramps needed. You just lower the trailer, hook the winch up to the back tow hook. Pull the car up ( I load it backwards), raise the trailer up and strap the car down. Super simple and a nice set up.

 

[Sam Kim]

sorry for the late answer on this.
No ramps needed. You just lower the trailer, hook the winch up to the back tow hook. Pull the car up ( I load it backwards), raise the trailer up and strap the car down. Super simple and a nice set up.

This is great info, will consider jumping in one of these. Thanks a lot !

 

[PizzaDude]

This is great info, will consider jumping in one of these. Thanks a lot !

You are sure welcome.
You wont go wrong. The ease of loading and unloading with this trailer is hard to beat.