Tom
I wanted a small twin axle trailer that suited an A7 and wasn't oversized because I don't want to store a huge thing at home. I bought this one from Bob Drewett in the pub one night. Built in the 70's for the Dixon Riley 9. Exactly the right size. Tows brilliantly and is the same width as a Volvo, so fits through gaps. You couldn't build one like this these days (standards have changed) but it works fine and with a modern tow car with 4 wheel disc brakes, stops straight and true.
Yes, I had to refurbish the brakes and in due course I replaced the suspension units as a precaution - I reckoned that rubber Indespension type units would have degraded over 30 years.
Not everyone wants the hassle of a home-built trailer that someone else put together but I figured it was the best way to get exactly what I needed and so it has been proved. It pays to keep your eyes open for this type of option
I wanted a small twin axle trailer that suited an A7 and wasn't oversized because I don't want to store a huge thing at home. I bought this one from Bob Drewett in the pub one night. Built in the 70's for the Dixon Riley 9. Exactly the right size. Tows brilliantly and is the same width as a Volvo, so fits through gaps. You couldn't build one like this these days (standards have changed) but it works fine and with a modern tow car with 4 wheel disc brakes, stops straight and true.
Yes, I had to refurbish the brakes and in due course I replaced the suspension units as a precaution - I reckoned that rubber Indespension type units would have degraded over 30 years.
Not everyone wants the hassle of a home-built trailer that someone else put together but I figured it was the best way to get exactly what I needed and so it has been proved. It pays to keep your eyes open for this type of option