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Re: Auto trailer

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Auto trailer
From: Jim Barbuscia <Jim.Barbuscia@west.sun.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 09:06:33 -0800 (PST)

 I'll second that! I used Joe's trailer to haul my "7" across Washington
 and it worked great. But again I'd recommend keeping the speed limit 
 under 65mph.
 
 -jimb
 74 1/2 TR6
 80 TR7 F/I Spider
 
 
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> 
> 
> Michael,
> I have a single axle tilt bed trailer that was home built in 1959.  It
> has hauled LBCs for its entire life without incident, including my Spit
> and My son's Mk3 for trips totaling over 8000 miles.  THe only problem I
> ever had is a blowout on one wheel which was a distraction rather than a
> problem.
> 
> The single axle makes the trailer so light that brakes are completely
> unnecessary.  The thing is hardly noticeable behind the Blazer I used to
> pull it with and the S10 pickup I currently use.
> 
> Leveling the load is a matter if adjusting where you stop the car.  If
> it has too much tongue weight, move it back a bit until you achieve the
> correct amount.
> 
> Regards,
> Joe Curry
> 

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