Re: [lro] max towing weights

From: Todd Vess (toddvess@comcast.net)
Date: Sun Mar 02 2003 - 12:14:38 EST

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    Hmm,

    Now that may be the solution. It's not too big, weighs (considerably) less
    than an Airstream and it looks as though since they are fiberglass, old ones
    will be in better condition than conventional trailers. Worth checking out.

    Todd

    > From: John Cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
    > Reply-To: lro@koan.team.net
    > Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2003 09:49:43 -0400
    > To: lro@koan.team.net
    > Subject: Re: [lro] max towing weights
    >
    >
    > There is growing number of Land Rover owners in Nova Scotia who have
    > vintage Boler trailers for towing behind the Landys. Mine was built in
    > 1973, is a 4 berth with fridge, stove and furnace but no toilet. Empty
    > weight about 800 lbs.
    > The same trailer is currently built in the US by Scamp.
    > <http://www.geocities.com/bolerama/>
    > <http://www.boler-canada.com/>
    >
    > It is fun to see three or four of these at a Rover event.
    > John and Muddy
    >
    > Todd Vess wrote:
    >>
    >> I'm looking at possibly purchasing a vintage camping trailer to tow behind
    >> my 1972 109" 6 cyl (euro) CSW. Unfortunately, vintage trailers seem quite
    >> heavy, as the 1974 Airstream I'm looking into is 3,700 lbs, empty. What's a
    >> "safe" trailer weight for this vehicle. I know there's no definite answer,
    >> but would like some input from the group.
    >>
    >> Todd Vess
    >> Windsor, Colo.
    >> 1990 Range Rover
    >> 1993 EuroVan
    >> 1971 Mini "Minnie"
    >> 1969 109" SIIA Pick-up "Annie" (On a ship somewhere between Southampton and
    >> New Jeresey -- due to land March 7th)
    >> 1972 CSW "Effie" (Sitting next to Annie on the ship)
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