[Shop-talk] trailer advice needed

[Bob Spidell]

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 Nase wrote:
> 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 is fine.  I will be
> towing it 1200 miles or so next year.  
>  
> I'm shopping for a used one but really don't know what to look at.  The
> Sprite is no more that 1500 lbs I think.
>  
> Will I need a trailer with brakes or any other stuff to keep it safe?
>  
> Thanks.
>  
>
> Phil Nase
>   
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'67 Austin-Healey 3000             '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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