I have and I can tell you I much prefer the full trailer. Can't backup a
dolly and unless the driveshaft is removed can destroy a transmission. We
all know how easy it is to remove the driveshaft on a Spitfire :-(
I felt I had more stable control with the trailer.
just my 2 cents
David A. Templeton
mailto:davidt@opentext.com
74 Spitfire "Spit-Six" Comm #: FM10491U
using a '73 MkIII GT6 powerhouse
and suspension KF1951HE.
"The ultimate GT6 convertible :-) "
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Smith <CraigS@iewc.com>
To: <Laura.G@141.com>; John Knox <jknox@hcsd.iu5.org>
Cc: spitlist <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 3:51 PM
Subject: RE: using a Uhaul trailer
>
> Has anyone used the dolly things ?
> I have, they work well but you need to be careful as the wheels for the
> dolly stick out further than the my F100 Ford Truck. Found out with my 71
on
> the way to be painted.
>
> Now this is assuming that you project car can be towed and the rear wheels
> turn.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Laura.G@141.com [mailto:Laura.G@141.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 7:31 AM
> To: John Knox
> Cc: spitlist
> Subject: Re: using a Uhaul trailer
>
>
>
> Some of the local British car clubs also have trailers available for
> members. Mine had a trailer-for TR3s and that sort of thing only. But
we're
> getting a new one that'll fit more that a TR3! (I think it's because our
> longtime president has an 1800 Roadster and a TR7 spider...)
>
> So, check with your local club-of which we're all members?
>
> Laura G.-membership booster! ;-)
> >
> >From: "John Knox" <jknox@hcsd.iu5.org>
> >Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:49:48 -0500
> >To: spitlist <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: using a Uhaul trailer
> >
> >
> >I have used a U haul on two occasions to carry my spit. On the first
> occasion I
> >went to get the trailer and the dealership wouldn't let me take the
trailer
> with
> >the step bumper. The spit isn't exactly a heavyweight so I wasn't
> concerned. I
> >simply went to another place across town and rented there. I have rented
> from
> >them on two occasions and they have been great. I don't get the
insurance
> as I
> >figure the trailer would be covered by my auto policy in the event of an
> >accident. The contents on the trailer are of of pretty low value ie
basket
> case
> >spit. Both times it was 48.00 American for 24 hrs. The first trailer
was
> a
> >really new one with an aluminum deck. It drove very nice, never knew it
> was
> >back there, and the spit fit really well. However I did manage to drop a
> rear
> >wheel off the ramp. The second trailer was an older and nastier one. I
> only
> >needed it for a ten mile trip and it was the last one left. The spit fit
> >barely, and there was enough room to fit the smashed up bonnet on the
> trailer
> >behind the car.
> >
> >Most Cities have multiple U-Haul vendors. Don't assume price or
> availability
> >untill you've asked around.
> >
> >John
> >
> >
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