Getting an Aerovault - the "Finned" trailer (UPDATE - Received!)

Coochas · 07-01-2010, 06:15 PM

I have decided to make the jump from an open trailer to an enclosed one. Now that my 986 is a true Spec Boxster, it is no longer a fully weather proof vehicle. Hence an enclosed trailer can also serve as an extra garage spot for this track only car.

Being a somewhat different sort of person, I wanted to find a trailer which was also somewhat different. I found it: the BRE Aerovault. I saw one of these aluminum beauties at Limerock last month. SeanF made a post about these "finned" trailers and some of his pics are shown below. I thought it was a fabulous design so I started researching the trailer and decided to pull the trigger on one. Mine will finish production in October.

The trailer was designed by Peter Brock. There is a great history of his racing and design background on the BRE site (Brock Racing Enterprises). He is known for designs such as the Corvette Stingray and the Cobra Daytona Coupe and its modern equivalent the Brock Superperformance Coupe. Peter’s wife is the CEO of BRE and I’ve had several very nice conversations with her on the phone. Last week, the Brocks were at Pike’s Peak watching Jeff Zwart break a class record for the hill climb in a 997 cup car.

Back to the trailer….
It is all aluminum. I am buying the “L” version which is 12 inches longer making its weight about 2400 pounds. VERY light for an enclosed trailer. The tongue weight of the trailer is just over 300 pounds and does not change much when loaded. The trailer was designed with aerodynamics in mind (as if you couldn’t tell from its unusual shape). It has a remote controlled winch for loading the car making it a one person operation. There is a shelf at the front of the trailer that most people use to hold a set of 4 tires and tool boxes. The sides of the trailer have channels for storing awkward items such as tables and chairs. The rear door is a ramp which in my case will come with optional extension ramps that fold down on the back of the door.

It ain’t cheap at $21K loaded but I think its form and function complement my unusual style (who else has Hello Kitty on their Porsches?).

I still might buy a pick up as a hauler although the Cayenne would do just fine.

I’m VERY excited about this aluminum babe!!!!!!

Brian A. · 07-01-2010, 07:24 PM

Dave you are just too kewl

MUSSBERGER · 07-01-2010, 08:07 PM

Is that from the future?

Looks pretty cool Dave.

Coochas · 07-01-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian A.

Dave you are just too kewl

I'm just trying to imitate the rest of you guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSSBERGER

Is that from the future?

Looks pretty cool Dave.

Thanks. Yes, I do believe it is from the future. George Jetson owns one.

mdrums · 07-01-2010, 09:25 PM

$21k!!!!!....you do know that for that kind of money you can get a trailer that you could have A/C, a TV w/ a dish, workbench and a lot more storage...I could go on and on.

Brian A. · 07-01-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdrums

$21k!!!!!....you do know that for that kind of money you can get a trailer that you could have A/C, a TV w/ a dish, workbench and a lot more storage...I could go on and on.

You obviously don't know Dave.

Coochas · 07-01-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdrums

$21k!!!!!....you do know that for that kind of money you can get a trailer that you could have A/C, a TV w/ a dish, workbench and a lot more storage...I could go on and on.

Yes. It would also be bigger and nowhere near as cool!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian A.

You obviously don't know Dave.

Yes. Besides, cats like smaller enclosed spaces.

Sean F · 07-01-2010, 09:48 PM

I say paint it orange

Brian A. · 07-01-2010, 09:53 PM

I'm guessing it doesn't stay stock very long.

Coochas · 07-01-2010, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean F

I say paint it orange

Now we're thinking big. Orange goes with everything.

ltc · 07-01-2010, 10:01 PM

Dave,
Congratulations

It is a slippery slope...no more like this I think....

ltc · 07-01-2010, 10:04 PM

Link to a recent discussion on this unit...

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d-trailer.html

Coochas · 07-01-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltc

Dave,
Congratulations

It is a slippery slope...no more like this I think....

Thank God I have an understanding wife. Then again, she's becoming a track rat herself. The other day she told me she wasn't sure if a new Cayenne would have proper torque and wheelbase to handle the new trailer. Seriously!

Brian A. · 07-01-2010, 10:36 PM

Bigger question is does BRE make a two car aerovault, either tandem or stacker. If not they best start designing one for you.

ltc · 07-02-2010, 12:37 AM

Hopefully Dave hasn't seen the USF1 team haulers that were for sale on eBay a few weeks ago...

07-01-2010, 06:15 PM	#1
Coochas Impeccable record Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 6,489	Getting an Aerovault - the "Finned" trailer (UPDATE - Received!) I have decided to make the jump from an open trailer to an enclosed one. Now that my 986 is a true Spec Boxster, it is no longer a fully weather proof vehicle. Hence an enclosed trailer can also serve as an extra garage spot for this track only car. Being a somewhat different sort of person, I wanted to find a trailer which was also somewhat different. I found it: the BRE Aerovault. I saw one of these aluminum beauties at Limerock last month. SeanF made a post about these "finned" trailers and some of his pics are shown below. I thought it was a fabulous design so I started researching the trailer and decided to pull the trigger on one. Mine will finish production in October. The trailer was designed by Peter Brock. There is a great history of his racing and design background on the BRE site (Brock Racing Enterprises). He is known for designs such as the Corvette Stingray and the Cobra Daytona Coupe and its modern equivalent the Brock Superperformance Coupe. Peter’s wife is the CEO of BRE and I’ve had several very nice conversations with her on the phone. Last week, the Brocks were at Pike’s Peak watching Jeff Zwart break a class record for the hill climb in a 997 cup car. Back to the trailer…. It is all aluminum. I am buying the “L” version which is 12 inches longer making its weight about 2400 pounds. VERY light for an enclosed trailer. The tongue weight of the trailer is just over 300 pounds and does not change much when loaded. The trailer was designed with aerodynamics in mind (as if you couldn’t tell from its unusual shape). It has a remote controlled winch for loading the car making it a one person operation. There is a shelf at the front of the trailer that most people use to hold a set of 4 tires and tool boxes. The sides of the trailer have channels for storing awkward items such as tables and chairs. The rear door is a ramp which in my case will come with optional extension ramps that fold down on the back of the door. It ain’t cheap at $21K loaded but I think its form and function complement my unusual style (who else has Hello Kitty on their Porsches?). I still might buy a pick up as a hauler although the Cayenne would do just fine. I’m VERY excited about this aluminum babe!!!!!! __________________ Coochas aka Dave -'09 997 TT RS Orange\|-'99 Spec Boxster 3.4 Black\|-'12 Spec Racer Atom Black/RS Orange (being built!) -'11 BRE Aerovault\|'10 Ram 2500 Diesel\|'10 Mini S Conv\|-Cayenne TitS Purrrr Red -Porsche e-Brochures -NCR/NER PCA DE Instructor Last edited by Coochas; 11-19-2010 at 04:17 PM.

07-01-2010, 07:24 PM	#2
Brian A. Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,133	Dave you are just too kewl __________________ Brian

07-01-2010, 08:07 PM	#3
MUSSBERGER Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Down on Penny's farm Posts: 10,625	Is that from the future? Looks pretty cool Dave. __________________ 1981SC black metallic,no sunroof, departed.(bonehead move) 2004 Cayenne, departed. 2005 987S Boxster, guards red, Stuttgart built, departed. 1978 SC E race car. 2005 997 black, departed 1988 930 Coupe, Grand Prix white Allied products.......... 1998 540i 1983 380SL 50k Jewel (Mom's from Cali) 2006 Titan 2005 Wrangler 2012 E93 cabriolet

07-01-2010, 09:25 PM	#5
mdrums Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9,203	$21k!!!!!....you do know that for that kind of money you can get a trailer that you could have A/C, a TV w/ a dish, workbench and a lot more storage...I could go on and on. __________________ Mike 2012 Carrera GTS - PDK - Sport PASM - GT2 Sport Buckets - RSS Competition Bar - Schroth Harness - GT3 Cup Front LCA - Tarret Mono Balls - Orbit Custom GTS Sway Bars - OZ Wheels - Race Keeper. PCA National Instructor #200911210 Chin and PBOC Instructor

07-01-2010, 09:48 PM	#8
Sean F NASA Racer Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 4,316	I say paint it orange __________________ Sean 1982 SC D Stock #372 / NASA GTS 2 1971 T

07-01-2010, 09:53 PM	#9
Brian A. Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,133	I'm guessing it doesn't stay stock very long. __________________ Brian

07-01-2010, 10:01 PM	#11
ltc Super Moderator Needs More Cowbell Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fortress of Solitude Posts: 27,713	Dave, Congratulations It is a slippery slope...no more like this I think.... __________________ ...Lewis

07-01-2010, 10:04 PM	#12
ltc Super Moderator Needs More Cowbell Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fortress of Solitude Posts: 27,713	Link to a recent discussion on this unit... http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d-trailer.html __________________ ...Lewis

07-01-2010, 10:36 PM	#14
Brian A. Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,133	Bigger question is does BRE make a two car aerovault, either tandem or stacker. If not they best start designing one for you. __________________ Brian

07-02-2010, 12:37 AM	#15
ltc Super Moderator Needs More Cowbell Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fortress of Solitude Posts: 27,713	Hopefully Dave hasn't seen the USF1 team haulers that were for sale on eBay a few weeks ago... __________________ ...Lewis

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