I have a 1953 Heilite single wheel camper that I pull with my 1954 MG TF.  It has two hitches that connect to the bumper.  If you will go to www.singlewheel.com you can see pictures and
articles on single wheel trailers.  Thanks, Larry

Marshall wrote:

> Hi Volks:
>
> I'm looking for this fantastic "trailer" I saw at Busses by the Arch a few years ago - can you help me get more info on it?
>
> It was much like one of those common hitch-platforms, but had these differences:
>
> 1.    It was directly attached to the rear of the van by two pivots, so it like was "mounted with a hinge" to the van;
> 2.    The platform was supported by a large single trailer wheel (under the platform - about in the middle) - and it worked exactly like a spring-loaded, shock-dampened caster wheel!
>
> The neat thing about it was that as you drove the van, turned, backed up - etc - the caster wheel would rotate and roll in the correct direction.
>
> Since it was not a trailer (no hitch - direct mount) it also did not require a license.
>
> I don't know it's capacity, but it looked like it could handle a few hundred pounds - easily.
>
> Does anybody know more about it - and especially - where it could be purchased?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marshall Ruskin
> 84 Westy