[VAC] Re: Stromberg tow car kits

[Ken & Molly Reed]

Title: Re: [VAC] Burning Man

Tuna, Joe, and all who responded,   We are in Boise, Idaho; not too far from your neck of the desert, Tuna.  Joe, thanks for the kind offer.  All things considered, though, I think we will opt for the universally available all-electric setup.  That way we can easily switch between our two tow vehicles, the '57 'burb and the '56 Chevy pickup.  I can also adjust the sensitivity of the braking system from inside the truck, at the controller, which will help, since these trucks are all drum brakes.   As I understand the Stromberg tow car hitch setup, there was a special connector between tow vehicle and trailer, which isolated the trailer brakes from the tow vehicle, so that one would not affect the other in case of separation.  This would have allowed an easy switch between vehicles as well.  I suppose if the line were severed between the trailer and truck on the truck side of that connector, this could be a big problem.  Ah well, there don't seem to be any more of these systems anyway.  Thanks for all the great input!   Ken   ----- Original Message ----- From: Tuna To: Multiple recipients of VACList Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 11:35 PM Subject: [VAC] Re: Stromberg tow car kits Sounds like fantastic vintage rig you have there, by the way... what part of the world are you in?   Tuna '48 Trailwind '49 FrankenJeepster Reno, NV   ----- Original Message ----- From: Ken & Molly Reed < snip >  I have a '57 Bubble, and I tow it with a '57 Chevy Suburban Carryall.  This hydraulic brake system seems to be a good way to utilize the existing hydraulic brakes on the trailer, which appear to be in excellent condition.  Otherwise, I will be forced to go with a different axle and electric brakes, with the controller in the truck cab.  Any comments appreciated.   Ken Reed