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Thanks for the info, Jeff!
On Sun, 22 Jul 2001 12:07:35 -0400 "Rowdy Yates" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> James,
>
> There are two types of braking systems for trailers. The most
> common are
> 'electrical' brakes. These hook up to your tow vehicle via a plug
> on your
> bumper. This plug is part of a braking system you'll need to have
> installed. Here in Houston it costs between 150 and 200 for the
> towing
> system to be purchased and installed.
>
> The second type of braking system are 'surge' brakes. They are
> installed on
> the tongue of the trailer, and come on when the trailer moves closer
> to your
> vehicle. IE when you brake, and sometimes when you are going down
> steep
> hills.
>
> I recommend the electrical braking system, as it's hooked into the
> braking
> system on your tow vehicle, the trailer brakes come on when you
> apply the
> brakes to your jeep.
>
> If I were shopping for a trailer right now, I would be looking for a
> 16' to
> 18' trailer with electric brakes. I would go ahead and have the
> following
> items installed on your tow vehicle in preperation. 1-Electrical
> braking
> system, btw this also will work the lights on your trailer.
> 2-Underhitch,
> this hooks into the frame of your vehicle and is safer than using a
> bumper
> hitch. And 3- for your underhitch, an equalizer bar system. Most
> Trailer/Hitch accessory stores will have this. It helps with the
> load
> balancing, and keeps most of the sag out of the rear end of your
> jeep when
> you are towing. The main bonus to this is it keeps the front end of
> your
> tow vehicle down on the round, in contact with the street. A side
> bonus is
> it ups the weight capacity of the hitch and your vehicle.
>
> When you find a trailer, go ahead and hook it up to your jeep before
> you buy
> it. You want to make sure the brakes aren't going to lock up. This
> is a
> problem that sometimes will happen to trailers with brakes that sit
> up for
> long periods of time. Just drive it down the street hitting the
> brakes
> occasionally. You'll know if they lock up!
>
> Hope all this helps
>
> Jeff Yates
> 1970 Chevelle
> 1979 Trans Am
> 1997 GMC Sierra
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James R Hunter, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 12:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Seeking info on trailers
>
>
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> > Jeff (and everyone else),
> >
> > Thanks for all the input. The possibility of a car falling off a
> dolly
> > is indeed pretty scary, especially considering that it must happen
> fairly
> > frequently if you (and others) have witnessed it firsthand. That,
> > coupled with the fact that I probably won't be able to find a
> dolly with
> > brakes, helps point toward a full-size trailer.
> >
> > I agree with you about not wanting to pay the full price of a new
> one, as
> > I would not be using it that much, and I've already started
> watching the
> > local papers, etc. I'm definitely going to keep my eyes open for
> a
> > decent used one & I'm trying to learn as much as I can about them
> in the
> > meantime so that I know what to watch for, what to avoid and what
> a good
> > price would be.
> >
> > I've been figuring on putting a power winch on whatever I buy, but
> I
> > would like to find out more about brakes on a full-size trailer.
> Are
> > they electric-powered (via a battery on the trailer itself)? How
> are
> > they controlled? (do I need a wiring harness on my tow vehicle
> which is
> > separate from the light harness?).
> >
> > Thanks for all the help!
> >
> > Jim -69-SS396- H.
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 22 Jul 2001 00:00:12 -0400 "Rowdy Yates"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > writes:
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> > > Let me throw my two cents in here. I don't think you are going
> to
> > > find a
> > > tow dolly that will have brakes. I also can't recommend using
> one.
> > > I have
> > > seen front ends fall off of them, and if you have ever seen one
> > > going down
> > > the street, they aren't stable. They don't track behind your
> > > vehicle very
> > > well, making them an unsafe tool to use.
> > >
> > > So I recommend a full trailer. Down here in Houston, you can
> pick
> > > up a new
> > > 16' trailer, with wood floors, dual axle's, with brakes on one
> of
> > > them, for
> > > around 1600. However, I would'nt buy a new one in your
> position.
> > > It sounds
> > > like it'll be an occasional usage item. So ask around, check
> the
> > > local swap
> > > meets, local racetrack, papers, anywhere you can think of that
> is
> > > automotive
> > > related. You'll find a used one with a little looking. And if
> you
> > > are
> > > lucky, it'll have a winch and battery to go with it.
> > >
> > > Jeff Yates
> > > 1970 Chevelle
> > > 1979 Trans Am
> > > 1997 GMC Sierra
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "James R Hunter, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 6:38 PM
> > > Subject: [Chevelle-List] Seeking info on trailers
> > >
> > >
> > > >
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> > > > I'm seeking information and opinions about what type and size
> of
> > > trailer
> > > > to buy. I'd like to find something that I could use on rare
> > > occasions to
> > > > tow a vehicle for short distances (to bring home a parts car
> or to
> > > go
> > > > rescue my 69 SS396 if/when it should break down on the side of
> the
> > > road,
> > > > etc.). The tow vehicle would be my 2001 Cherokee 4.0 liter
> > > automatic.
> > > >
> > > > I'm just starting to gather information on full-size "flat
> beds" &
> > > > half-size "dollies" and I'm curious to hear what opinions
> anyone
> > > has on
> > > > one vs. the other. For instance, the state of Pa. apparently
> > > doesn't
> > > > require the half-size trailers to be inspected annually, yet I
> > > haven't
> > > > been able to find one that has trailer brakes. Does anyone
> know
> > > if a kit
> > > > to add brakes to them (or wouldn't trailer brakes really be
> > > necessary if
> > > > I was to only tow a vehicle a dozen or so miles at "low
> speed"?).
> > > >
> > > > Any info that anyone can give me (either firsthand experiences
> or
> > > 3rd
> > > > party info sources) would be appreciated!
> > > >
> > > > Jim -69-SS396- H.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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