there is a seldom seen 'no sweat back up trailer' arrangement.

The trailer has a single, center-mounted, castoring wheel.
The 'hitch' connects to the back of the tow vehicle at two braodly spaced
points.......
which only provide up-down pivoting.
this ar up  just backs up .........like a regular car even.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: a vanagon trailer??

> Whether it's a Westfalia, an SUV, or a small car, removing weight off the
> vehicle, maintaining a lower center of gravity and reducing aerodynamic
> drag
> as compared to a car-top carrier, or a full trunk, are all big pluses of a
> small trailer.  The downside is parking and backing up, with backing up
> being the most problematic for inexperienced drivers.  I refer to my
> trailer
> as a "tow-behind trunk".  It means that my Westy can remain uncluttered by
> luggage and my New Beetle TDI is suddenly sufficient for trips.  It also
> means that I can do without a truck for hauling miscellaneous home
> improvement supplies.  It's no wonder small trailers have been so popular
> in
> Europe.
>
> 2008/8/7 Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net>
>
>> Here's a pretty cool trailer link:
>> http://www.sylvansport.com/it.html
>>
>> Coincidentally, There is an article in my local paper today about the
>> National Outdoor Retailers Trade Show in town & the new trailers out
>> there
>> for folks w/ lots of gear, etc. & how to save $$ on gas, etc. w/ a
>> trailer
>> instead of roof top racks:
>>
>>
>> http://www.sltrib.com/ci_10121741?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com
>>
>>  YMMV,
>>
>> Mr. BZ-have trailer will haul
>>
>>
>>
>> On Aug 6, 2008, at 6:56 PM, Chris S wrote:
>>
>> The chassis is a kit from Harbor Freight:
>>
>> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42708
>>
>> I bought it on sale for $120, but that was in 2001.  I initially used it
>> to
>> haul a car-top carrier.
>>
>> I had the remainder of the frame welded by a friend to my specs in 2004.
>> They did an outstanding job!  The top section is a box with a hinged lid
>> that bolts on to the original frame.  I did this so I could remove it
>> incase
>> the chassis was damaged.  I used birch plywood for the sides and the lid
>> which took a lot of labor to sand and coat with several layers of
>> Helmsman's
>> "marine" finish.  I  think I worked 30 hours over 2.5 days to get it done
>> before a planned trip.  The finish proved nearly worthless as it did not
>> stand up to weather the way the can says it should.  I plan on installing
>> marine plywood in it this winter.
>>
>> I'll dig up some construction pics this weekend.
>>
>> Chris.
>>
>> 2008/8/6 Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com>
>>
>> Chris,
>>
>> I echo Pete's question here. Was this trailer part of a kit you found and
>> if so any chance you might point someone towards where you found that
>> kit?
>>
>> That trailer looks about perfect. Pete - it reminds me os Olsen's
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jeff
>> '90 Carat (Grover)
>> '86 (We call this one Parts)
>> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Chris S.
>> "Jeszcze Polska Nie Zgin�a"
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Chris S.
> "Jeszcze Polska Nie Zgin�a"
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