[Spridgets] Trailer Question

[Kitterer Bob]

In addition to the other comments the Holy Sprite trailer was a fold  
up trailer, hinged in the middle, which may be part of the reason  
that the frame was bending.  If the plywood on the bed had been cut  
to allow it to hinge the trailer most likely would not have made the  
trip. As I recall it was rated just at the weight of a Sprite and the  
wheels, well brake drums were sitting on each corner of the trailer  
bed.  Still it did make the journey.

For several years we used an inclosed trailer to take our Sprite  
around the country.  From that experience I would recommend If you  
are going to trailer your car any distance get a good trailer that  
has brakes.  Also be sure to tie the car down very well, tie the  
wheels down not the frame or axles.  That tie down advice almost  
certainly saved my car on one occasion.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Feb 11, 2009, at 11:25 AM, Michael Rowe wrote:

>> The Holy Sprite made the trip cross country on one of those.
>
> 1.  I thought the Holy Sprite did not have an engine for that trip,  
> in which case it was significantly lighter.
> 2.  I thought that the trailer was a bit bent up by the time it  
> arrived in NJ.  If so, it would be useful to know what  
> reinforcements would help.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> Long Island, NY
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