Model A on a trailer options?

I would strongly recommend towing the model a with at least a rating of 5000lbs or higher. I use a Toyota Tacoma on our custom trailer... works like a charm. Trailer brakes are a must also. Driving carefully and not over working the vehicle is also key.
 

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Please let the advise given here become a wake up call to using your van. I would hate to be the person taking care of your 4 children when you crash with a trailer behind your van.
 
Gary WA said:
Featherlite makes a Great Aluminum 17 ftr Very light and tows Great check them out.
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I have pulled all sorts of trailers over the years but the best is the featherlight it is so light and a dream to pull might be more money but it wont rust and the extra cost will be saved in gas
 
image.jpgAgree strongly with all the dont use the van responses. That would be a truck enforcement cops field day...

Love my 2012 2500 hd. With duramax // Allison combo it rips the trailer down the road
 
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BarracudaBoy - I agree with all that has been posted thus far that your van is not the vehicle to pull that trailer and your A.

bogdonj - I am very interested in your trailer. You state it is a custom built trailer; did you build it or was it done by a shop? If you built it, I would like to know more about it; parts and materials used, dimensions, etc.

Thanks, Ron/IA
 
I will just leave this right here.... VERY worth reading. My car is on the cover actually, as I was a co-author and the author thought it fit very well to show towing has not changed much.

http://www.ppp.purdue.edu/Pubs/PPP-92.pdf


Your going to cook that van, especially if you get into some hills. Hills will cook the trans going uphill, or it will cook it going downhill and possibly overheat the brakes causing even worse.
 
It was built by my grandfather and has been transporting our Model A's for over 30 years. If you want I can PM you details when I get talking to him. Its very use full and built solid. It has extension at the back that allow us to winch up the model a if need be.





Ron/IA said:
BarracudaBoy - I agree with all that has been posted thus far that your van is not the vehicle to pull that trailer and your A.

bogdonj - I am very interested in your trailer. You state it is a custom built trailer; did you build it or was it done by a shop? If you built it, I would like to know more about it; parts and materials used, dimensions, etc.

Thanks, Ron/IA
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Yes-that 3800# tow package is just too close for comfort. Unsafe in my opinion-just not worth a potential accident or burning up the daily driver that you rely on:(
 
As everyone else pretty much says-caravan is just WRONG.

You could cut down on your weight with a tow dolly or a towbar, as a side.

I used a towbar to bring an A coupe home once and it did alright as long as I didn't exceed 50mph.
 
In 1970, using an old boat trailer that was converted to custom fit the car and was low enough that ramps were not needed. My father-in-law pulled his Tudor from Orlando, FL to Sacramento, CA and then in 1976 back to Fort Walton Beach FL . 35 years later, after dragging it out of the woods and replacing the tires and bearings I used the same trailer to haul the same car from FL to Baton Rouge, LA. Today it has seen its better days but with new lights and a couple of welds I would use it again for a short haul.
(1967 Couger was used as the pull vehicle).
 

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Duffy1 said:
Single axle has two tires . What happens if you have a blow out ?
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Believe me, everytime I used the trailer the fear of a blowout never left my mind. I realize that a twin axle rig offers so much more in safey and peace of mind. But if it is what you have you use it. When I brought the car and trailer home it was necessary as the house was being sold and we were clearing the house and property. The trailer pulled horribly when empty (wheel bounce) but pulled fine with the car on it, although being low as it is, it would sometimes drag its tail on driveways. I only had one flat while Ive had it and it was in my driveway at the time. Simply slide a floor jack under and changed to a spare.
 
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Over the years I have used tow bars for short tows, open trailers and more recently enclosed trailers. Both of the trailer combinations had electric brakes. But as most have commented the tow vehicle is the key element. When looking at the vehicle to choose, check the tow rating. I found the Jeep Liberty with the tow package would handle the open trailer with Model A quite well. It was small enough that my wife enjoyed driving it when we were not towing. But they don't make those any more, maybe the Grand Cherokee would work. But I love my Ford F-150 for towing my enclosed trailer with Model A.
 
Here are 2 links to a site forum all about towing and tow vehicles it is from a camping site, But I would consider it the "FORDBARN" of camping it's a very good site. Lots of info from very Knowledgeable people. Please check it out!
Now my comment I think you have to add all weight not just the weight you are pulling behind you, such as you & the Mrs. & the Kids & the dog & the Luggage & anything else going down the road with you. Good Luck & Remember Safety First.


http://forums.woodalls.com/Index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/40.cfm
http://forums.woodalls.com/Index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/41.cfm
 
SkimmerBob said:
Here are 2 links to a site forum all about towing and tow vehicles it is from a camping site, But I would consider it the "FORDBARN" of camping it's a very good site. Lots of info from very Knowledgeable people. Please check it out!
Now my comment I think you have to add all weight not just the weight you are pulling behind you, such as you & the Mrs. & the Kids & the dog & the Luggage & anything else going down the road with you. Good Luck & Remember Safety First.


http://forums.woodalls.com/Index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/40.cfm
http://forums.woodalls.com/Index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/41.cfm
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This is true, ALL weight needs to be factored in against the GVWR

Terry Longest said:
Excellent link 29modela. Thanks for posting. I'll no longer twist my safety chains!
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Thank you, while not the end all of knowledge, it is a pretty good guide IMO. Many people also do not think of the liability issues if something were to happen.
 
I've towed my Tudor on my 12' tandem open top without any problems. The tow vehicle was a Ford Falcon station wagon, 4ltr inline six, borg warner auto. I've used this trailer for cars a lot heavier than an A as well. A lot of problems with towing are from incorrect loading. The trailer also has electric brakes with a controller inside the cabin.
 
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