<VV> trailering a corvair help

[Larry Forman]

At 08:48 PM 3/1/2004 -0600, turbobraf wrote:
>i will be trailering my restored 63 spyder convertable from arizona to
>oklahoma in a few weeks, i have never trailered a vehicle before, i will be
>using a friends 3/4 ton diesel along with his trailer, i will also have about
>1,000 lbs of spare parts in the bed of the truck.
>any thoughts from someone that has trailered before that i should know about?
>thanks
>Bill

Hi Bill,
There were several good posts on trailering guidelines on 
www.corvaircenter.com  and the forum section.  Check it out.  While the 
question there was trailering with a Corvair, the guidelines still apply 
regardless of the tow vehicle.  Certainly towing with a 3/4 ton vehicle 
provides better stability and safety.  The longer the tow vehicle's wheel 
base, the better.  Provide TONS of space to brake when towing.  I don't 
even think of tailgating.  Nothing provides more safety in towing than 
keeping your speeds down and distance in front of you up, provided your 
tongue weight is right.
-- Larry