I used to tow a Sprite on a trailer with no brakes and a pretty heavy
tool box on the front with a Honda Accord. After a number of years I
added electric brakes and it was a great improvement. For safety, I'd
recommend adding the electric brakes. Takes a half hour of so of driving
and testing to get the delay and intensity set right, but once it is
done you are set unless you change the weight drastically.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Daniel Thompson
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 12:54 PM
To: 'vintage-race@autox.team.net'
Subject: trailer worries
Here's the scenario, I want to know from experienced race car haulers if
I'm going to get in trouble:
- small production car vintage racer weighs 1,400 pounds.
Trailer
is lightweight single axle, no brakes, weighs 600 pounds, trailer
claimed by manufacturer to hold 2100 pounds max. Seller says package can
be towed by a car or minivan using class II hitch.
- tow vehicle is 2003 Honda Odyssey with tow package, maximum
towable weight 3500 pounds.
Looks OK on paper. Will this thing tow well at 2,000 pounds, even
without brakes? Or am I asking for trouble?
Thanks,
DT
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