[Healeys] Trailer size for hauling a big Healey

[Al Fuller]

Thanks all who responded to my question about what size trailer for a
Healey!

Al Fuller
al at bighealey dot org
'62 BT-7
'65 BJ-8
'85 Rx-7

-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Hicks [mailto:Healey100M at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 1:38 PM
To: Al Fuller
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailer size for hauling a big Healey

Al, you can get by with 16 ft. (flat front - not V shaped) but limits other
cargo inside. When I bought mine it was strongly suggested by the deal to go
20 ft because of the much higher resale. An american car will not fit in 16
ft. Extra 4 foot gives room for work bench / storage and you do not notice
the difference on the road.

20 foot costs only slightly more than 16 or 18 foot because the smaller
sizes are less available. I went with floor joists at 16" (vs 24")  @ $182
and 10,000 lbs axles (instead of 7200lbs. ) for an additional $150 - $200.
Glad I did, it pulls really well and true. Make sure you add a good
anti-sway set-up.

Randy

Randy Hicks
www.austinhealey100m.com
'56 100 M  White/Black
'56 100 M  Florida Green/OEW
'62 BN7 MkII with factory hardtop
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com












On Jun 29, 2012, at 1:04 PM, Al Fuller wrote:

> All:  I don't see an answer in the archives, so maybe someone here can 
> tell me what size enclosed trailer would be necessary to haul a big
Healey?
> 
> 
> 
> Al Fuller
> 
> al at bighealey dot org
> 
> '62 BT-7
> 
> '65 BJ-8
> 
> '65 BJ-8
> 
> '85 Rx-7
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