"Thomas D. Hanlon" wrote:

> Paul,
>
> I've pulled, with dependability and safety, a 900 pound capacity, old,
> Coleman, low profile  Versatrailer behind my 83.5 Westy for at least
> 20,000 miles back and forth between CA and TX in the last two years at
> Internet speeds of about 60 to 65 MPH.. I have the same 1.9 engine as in
> your 85.
>
> Trailer has a  4' x 6' bed, and a Fibleglas top measuring about 15" in
> height, at max,  above a 12" bed.. Tires are 4.00 x 8", and the trailer
> is hard on the small tire. Try to use a 12" tire if you have a choice.
> The trailer is not manufactured any longer, but you can find them on
> various lots. I paid $130.
>
> The maximum tongue weight you want to consider is about 150 pounds.
>
> Here are two pictures, not photographed to illustrate the trailer.
>
> What is a goat island?
>
> Regards,
>
> Tom Hanlon
> Palm Springs, CA
> 1984 Westfalia
>
> Paul Kerwin wrote:
>
> >  I have been thinking about getting a small utility trailer to tow
> > behind the camper to carry bikes, luggage, etc. The camper came with a
> > trailer hitch attached. My thought is that I would rather have some of
> > the weight located in a small low profile trailer behind tha van than
> > on top of the van or in the back area behind the seat making it top
> > heavy. Is this a safe idea? What sort of gross trailer weight capacity
> > would be safe? Paul
>
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