Hi Chip
>Do these trailers use brakes of some sort? How do the brakes connect
> to my truck's system? Has anyone towed a Spit or equivalent weight LBC
with
> a compact truck like my Chevy....any tips, suggestions would be
appreciated.
These trailers should have overrun type brakes fitted, as you brake the
weight of the trailer pushes forward on the hitch which is a sliding unit
and actuates a push rod (or possibly hyraulic) brake system these systems
are totally self sufficient needing no connection to the tow vehicle brakes.
There will also be a breakaway chain or wire the function of which is to
yank the handbrake (emergency brake) on and then snap, bringing the trailer
to a halt without whipping the tow vehicle around like a rag doll! Make sure
it is fixed to a remote part of the hitch and not looped over the ball as it
will not do its job if it falls off with the trailer!!!!
>I also thought that a good
> idea might be to rent the trailer for a day or two beforehand to get the
feel
> of towing the little car before the big trip.
A very good idea as the trailer with car will feel very different from the
trailer on its own!
> TIA,
>
> Chip
>
> Chip Krout
> '76 TR6 CF57822U (restoration underway)
> '70 Spit Mk3 FDU78512L (ready for summer)
Graham.
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