Josh, along with his website reference, defines my trailer.
Don McWilliams originally owned mine and I bought it from Pat Leonard. It's
foolproof and the only downside is that its long at 23 ft. Dave Morin bought
a new one in the last year with a bigger box and electric brakes (mine has
surge brakes) and he loves it.
Don
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>From: "Josh Sirota" <josh@sirota.org>
>To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Tilt-bed car trailers
>Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2001, 2:57 PM
>
>A lot of you guys are talking about these rollback-based tilt-beds.
>
>When I was looking for a full-sized tilt-bed trailer, I didn't want a
>rollback. I was afraid that with the huge motorhome, I wouldn't even be
>able to tell how far to back up, etc. My second Formula Ford came with this
>great homemade tilt-bed trailer that wasn't a rollback. It was incredibly
>convenient in every way, so I really wanted something similar when it came
>time to buy a full-sized trailer.
>
>The one I found is here:
>
> http://www.totalusa.com/Jim-Glo/tilt.html
>
>From what you are all saying it sounds cheaper than the rollbacks, and I'll
>guarantee it's easier to use. I drove 13,000 miles with it behind the
>motorhome and had no problems other than a flat tire. It's very convenient
>one-person operation, no ramps, no rollbacks. To get the car off, you just
>park your rig, walk to the trailer, unstrap the car, pull the pin, get in
>the car, and drive off (the trailer tilts when you move the car backwards).
>
>To load, you just drive up onto the trailer (it will tilt as you drive on),
>pin it, strap the car down, and drive away. No ramps, no moving the tow
>vehicle.
>
>Kevin McCormick borrowed it for last year's Nationals, perhaps he can
>comment. It has since been stolen so I can't show it to you.
>
>Other than being a little tongue-heavy, it was really a great trailer. It's
>about $3600, and comes in any color you like. Prices and options are on the
>web site.
>
>Josh
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