Traveling with SL-C

[Daniel]

Wondering if anyone has done any traveling with an SL-C? I know this is an unusual question. I've always found the more limited the vehicle the more fun it is. Guess it would be a step up for storage from a sportbike. Wondering who else has traveled with an SL-C? If I decide to take the wife out of town on a trip is there enough room for a duffel bag of some sort? Maby in the passenger floorboard?

Also had an idea of towing a small trailer behind the SL-C and wondering if something like the following would be possible.

Third Wheel Trailers - When play becomes the long haul, we are right behind you.

If a motorcycle can pull it with no problems I doubt the SL-C would have much of an issue. Biggest problem I can see would be attaching some kind of hitch to mount the trailer tong to. Trailer weight is 80lbs & has a 100lb load limit. It would be nice to travel in comfort along some of the back roads around California and spend weekends away with a car like the SL-C.

Once at the hotel it would be easy wheel the trailer into a ground floor room and take off with the car.

[Jim Craik]

Daniel,

Welcome.

I'm not sure too much traveleing in SLCs has taken place yet, just because they are fairly new.

I know a number of folks here have made trips in GT40s, similar in size and lack of storage.

I know of one several thousand mile trip in a 40 with wife and dog, so I'm sure it can be done.

Mesa, a regular poster here has moved his SLC radiators to the side and added a front trunk (check his build log).

I personally think a road trip in my 40 would be great! But, alas, I'm not too sure my lovely bride would find it as fun as I

[Alex]

Originally Posted by cruzinZ

Also had an idea of towing a small trailer behind the SL-C and wondering if something like the following would be possible.

[Josh]

Roof mount.....a la Olsson.

[Rich E.]

UPS delivers to anywhere. They also pick up from anywhere. Just say'n.....

[Daniel]

Thanks Jim!

I'll check out Mesa build. Even with a purpose built track machine like the SL-C it would be nice to have a luggage compartment. I'm used to packing light due to limited space with sportbike luggage.

I was considering those roof mount luggage compartments and havent decided on if it would be something possible to use yet. My wife likes to pack a full suitcase every time we head out of town and I dont want to damage the body of the SL-C.

Thanks for the comments. I'll be planning my build and looking forward to having a true race inspired machine. Sports cars are fun for now. I'm ready to move onto the next step.

[Al Wohlstrom]

Originally Posted by cruzinZ

Thanks Jim!

I'll check out Mesa build. Even with a purpose built track machine like the SL-C it would be nice to have a luggage compartment. I'm used to packing light due to limited space with sportbike luggage.

I was considering those roof mount luggage compartments and havent decided on if it would be something possible to use yet. My wife likes to pack a full suitcase every time we head out of town and I dont want to damage the body of the SL-C.

Thanks for the comments. I'll be planning my build and looking forward to having a true race inspired machine. Sports cars are fun for now. I'm ready to move onto the next step.

Being single simplifies luggage space requirements.

[Les]

Another item to ease your travel with your SL-C: if you built it with enough ground clearance (4 inches?), you would probably have enough ground clearance to not worry about pretty much any regular road.

But I still am unsure about approach and departure angles. Any help here, guys?

Bassanio et Portia :-)

[Les]

Do trailers exist that are actually engineered to stand up to rapid transit behind high-performance automobiles?

[Les]

And if Terry Kennedy can cross the U.S.A. more than once in an Ariel Atom (see below), I think that one can travel in an SL-C. :-)

A journey in an open-wheel car across the USA » An Atom Across America

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