Dereck, I'm not an experienced tower, but I don't think I would buy that
trailer for towing a car. It may work okay for a while, but I have to
believe - regardless of the 2900 lb rating - that the cumulative effect of
having a car on their would be more stress than it could realistically
handle.... Also, are the sides strong enough to allow you to tie the car
down? You'd be jury-rigging it at best....
Personally, I'd opt for the tow bar or renting a car trailer, if it's a
one-shot deal....
--- Dereck C <derex39@hotmail.com> wrote:
> With that in mind this is the trailer I was considering. Does it look
> up to
> the task? I spoke to the sales guy and he said he would not recommend
> hauling a car because the gate would not stand up to it. I wasn't
> expecting
> just to roll it up there, but what would you suggest for securing the
> vehicle?
>
> http://www.hillwoodsales.com/stareagle.htm
>
> He also mentioned there is a 2900 load capacity. A MGB was spec'd out
> at
> 2600 lbs I believe.
>
> Does putting all of the weight over the tongue require uprated springs
> on
> the tow vehicle. In this case a Chevy K1500. In other words did you
> uprate
> yours?
>
> Thanks for the input.
>
> Dereck
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'65 MGB Tourer (Project)
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