What's the best (cheapest) way to haul racing junk?

So I have this thing which is not currently street legal and probably won't be under my ownership. \\" />

I dont really want to haul it around with the tow dolly so I was thinking about making an upgrade.

Option 1) Asking $975 Have not test driven it yet. Thinks the box is 10 or 12 feet. \\" />

Option 2) Asking $1200. I dont necessarily need the cage. 16 feet long.

Option 3) Asking $1500. 16 feet long. \\" />

The van would be kinda cool and its the cheapest but hardest to load and unload. The landscape trailer has a wood deck and would need ramps, while the car hauler is pretty much set but is the most expensive.

Thoughts?

The van is intriguing, but likely to be a pita dealing with the internal wheel wells. Not that big of a difference between the two trailers to just get the one built for cars - says the guy using a single axle garden trailer to lug his tr4 around.

Do you have something capable of hauling the car trailer? That would be the easiest option. I always hate to add another motor vehicle to maintain if I don't have to or won't enjoy it that much. Plus insuring it, etc...

I'd say get the third option. It's the most expensive, but probably the least amount of work for your goal.

I agree with Dculberson on not adding another maintenance hungry vehicle. Option 3 would be best at hauling cars, option 2 would be better as a "all around" trailer, for mulch and plywood and such. 2 and 3 are kind of even in my opion, neither is a bad option.

Option 1 definitely looks like false economy, so I would nix that one (unless you are going to try to one up Java and Toyman with an RV conversion that includes a rooftop patio! In which case please proceed and start the build thread!).

Option 2 may be ok, but for $300 extra I would get the trailer with ramps and tie downs already figured out, and axles rated for car type weight, etc.

Is that a 'Vette Kart? SWEET ! and where's the build thread?

Option 3, no question.

Option 1 looks like a money pit an probably pretty crappy to haul with. Option 2 would work but landscaping trailers are a PITA for car hauling due to often-lousy axle placement (for cars) and lousy loading ramps (for cars).

Just get the right tool for the job and save yourself the hassle and regret of buying the sub-par option just to save a few bucks. When towing, good-condition and reliable is the key. Check brakes, bearings, tires, lights etc...

The hive has spoken and option 3 is now in my driveway. plus, I talked him down to $1300 and he threw in an electric winch

In reply to Indy-Guy:

Build thread!? I need a un-build thread. there was a time when i had to get the bfg and just start swinging. It was pretty fun though, as long as you dont mind a little fiberglass dust in your lungs for the next three weeks

nice, that looks like a good deal for $1300. Now go over the tires, brakes, wheel bearings, and all electrical!

If you have a truck option 3 for sure.

That van would make a cool ramp truck. In terms of overall cost for what you want to do, the car hauler will probably be the cheapest.

option 3. Being able to open the doors to get out of the car once it's loaded is nice.

I went with option 3 about 10 years ago, and am glad I did. Then you still have room for other stuff in your truck or SUV