In a message dated 10/24/2002 1:51:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
jdincau@qnet.com writes:
> Hi all,
> I am planning to build/buy a trailer for my new street roadster. Since
> it weighs in at 1600 pounds and has a wheelbase of 100 inches, I was
> thinking of a two wheel trailer. Would there be any advantage to a tandem
> wheel trailer for a car this light and short?
>
Jim,
The tandem trailer would be more stable, safer in the event of a tire
failure, and less tongue weight sensitive. It's probably a good idea to have
a little longer trailer than you think you need, allowing a place for storage
cabinets and possibly a work bench.
The single axle open trailer that I have for my dragster and the modified
roadster at some lakes meets weighs something over 1000 lbs. By the time I
add the 1300-2000 lb race car I have a heavy enough load that it's hard to
get tires with enough capacity.
Ardun Doug king
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