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1. [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: "Phil Nase" <nases@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:26:51 -0400; I want to buy a trailer big enough to tow an Austin Healey Sprite. My tow vehicle is a 04 Toyota Tacoma with the bigger six and a tow package. I want to keep it on the lighter side so an open trailer; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00132.html (8,227 bytes)
2. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:41:58 -0700; Hi Phil, Can't offer specifics as I'm no expert on trailers, but have to offer up the following because of the timing: http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/420285.html I wouldn't scrimp on safety. bs Phil; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00133.html (8,943 bytes)
3. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: Skip Albright <salbrigh@nycap.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:51:46 -0400; 1500 pounds doesn't seem like much for a car, but added to a trailer it will be over a ton, dragging and pushing behind you. you will be happy to have brakes on the trailer, your state may even requi; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00134.html (8,771 bytes)
4. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: Gt6steve@aol.com; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 14:53:28 EDT; I know you're seeking minimal weight but I'm a huge believer in tandem axles. Get's you out of so much trouble... _______________________________________________ Shop-talk mailing list http://autox.t; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00135.html (8,132 bytes)
5. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 14:56:57 -0400; A sprite isn't much of a car! The rest of what Skip said is right. You want brakes, even if they're not required. (3000 lbs is a typical limit for needing brakes, but it varies from state to state.); /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00136.html (8,613 bytes)
6. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:05:12 -0400; Phil, I'd suggest that you get a tandom wheel trailer and electric brakes. I've towed MGBs and VWs on a single axle trailer before, and had it take off on me. It will start swaying back and forth. Wh; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00137.html (9,434 bytes)
7. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: "Mullen, Tim" <Tim.Mullen@ngc.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 14:34:25 -0500; I'll second the tandem wheel recommendation. I've managed to tow on a single axle trailer without brakes, but it did start swaying once or twice on me when I was heading down hill. Not pleasant at al; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00139.html (9,449 bytes)
8. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: BSHolden@aol.com; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 15:44:01 EDT; As for brakes; Electrically actuated discs are the brakes of choice, followed by electric drums, then "surge" actuated brakes. Electric discs are capable of being used in cases where you need braking; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00140.html (10,873 bytes)
9. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: David Hillman <hillman@planet-torque.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 16:04:57 -0400 (EDT); If it comes down to one or t'other, for price or whatever reason, I'd go with the un-braked dual axle. Brakes are great, but really unnecessary for the rig you're talking about. I've towed my 2200 po; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00141.html (10,122 bytes)
10. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:10:02 -0700; Phil, you'll get opinions all over the map on those questions. Towing a trailer is never as safe as not towing, so extra caution is always necessary. IMO, if you can keep the combined trailer/car we; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00142.html (10,387 bytes)
11. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: Drew Rogge <drew@pixar.com>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:34:39 -0700; One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is tongue weight. Having insufficient tongue weight is a really bad thing. I towed a 1400 lb. race car on a single axle trailer behind a Ford extended length Ae; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00143.html (9,606 bytes)
12. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:44:05 -0400; Someone once explained to me that the biggest advantage of electric brakes is that the tow vehicle must have an electric brake controller installed in it. Yes, they did say ADVANTAGE. You see, I'm so; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00144.html (9,144 bytes)
13. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 17:07:32 -0500; Lots of good advice about tandem axles, brakes, etc. Assuming adulthood I'll let you make up your mind about what you need. My advice is to keep in mind that the inside track of a Spridget is, well,; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00145.html (9,388 bytes)
14. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: David Hillman <hillman@planet-torque.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 17:27:18 -0400 (EDT); I don't own a car hauler, so I have to borrow... but my F150 does have a Prodigy in it, and a 9200 pound rating, so I can borrow _almost_ anything. This will not deter the determined borrower ;) Eric; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00148.html (9,929 bytes)
15. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: Mike Rambour <mikey@b2systems.com>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:11:07 -0700; Good advice there ! My 1934 Singer is a bit narrow between the wheels and its first time on a trailer required a trip to the local lumber yard for some 1/2 plywood and lots of rope to make it fit on; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00151.html (11,456 bytes)
16. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:29:05 -0400; Well then, I suppose I'm relieved to see that you don't live near me. :-) _______________________________________________ Shop-talk mailing list http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/shop-talk; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00152.html (8,804 bytes)
17. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:35:10 -0400; Renting a car trailer seems to be a major hassle. They have to decide if they will rent you a trailer without renting you a truck to tow it with. They have to declare your tow vehicle to be worthy. T; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00153.html (8,978 bytes)
18. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: "Chadwick E. Labno" <chad@linuxeg.com>; Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:51:50 -0400; If you are planning on driving the car onto the trailer verify you will be able to open the doors. I lowered my car to the point the doors hit the fenders and had to block up the front and add air sh; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00154.html (8,467 bytes)
19. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: scott.hall@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:55:39 +0000; I'll second this--I've tried on maybe five different occasions to rent a car trailer from uhaul. have yet to be successful, for the reasons steven mentioned. the biggest shocker was they they didn't; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00155.html (8,943 bytes)
20. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1): Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 21:03:09 -0400; I got told the truck I had -- one of their 26' box trucks -- couldn't pull my Land-Rover. When I told them I was going to haul a Jeep instead, they didn't have any problems. -- David Scheidt dmscheid; /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00156.html (8,599 bytes)

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