Saw this guy yesterday puttering along. He probably bought both the trailer and the car new. Looks like a mid to late 70's Buick. He seem to be under control well but never got over 70kph in an 80 zone. It held its speed up some fair hills too. Couldn't see how it was hitched.https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ftY-kd-QO2eGtTTHg5aUVWWkk/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ftY-kd-QO2Zzl3QzgzSFl2YlU/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ftY-kd-QO2N3lBTDFLLVNiV1E/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ftY-kd-QO2eWk1MnUtMjY2cmc/view?usp=sharing

Here I got them into a format that can be posted

Not trying to be disrespectful but did you have a point that I missed?

I wouldn't want to do it, but it used to be much more common

Back when cars had a full frame, there was not much difference between them and pickups of the era.And, no WDH and NO sway bar, gasp.

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BTPO1
Explorer
Aug 02, 2015
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Mr. Camper wrote:
NHDad wrote:
Mr. Camper wrote:
Not trying to be disrespectful but did you have a point that I missed?

I enjoyed his post more than yours. Fun to see this stuff still on the road.

My post wasn't made to provide you with entertainment value. I didn't see the point of his query. I've seen all sorts of strange combinations and I no longer see anything unusual in it.

Seems that the OPs point in posting WAS for enjoyment of 'Old School Set Up'

Nothing more/less.....just a fun post and with pictures.

Didn't you like it?

I sure did. Brought back memories of childhood camping trips when folks loaded up the family car, hooked up the trailer and off we went.

X2, how true
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Aug 01, 2015
Mr. Camper wrote:
NHDad wrote:
Mr. Camper wrote:
Not trying to be disrespectful but did you have a point that I missed?

I enjoyed his post more than yours. Fun to see this stuff still on the road.

My post wasn't made to provide you with entertainment value. I didn't see the point of his query. I've seen all sorts of strange combinations and I no longer see anything unusual in it.

Seems that the OPs point in posting WAS for enjoyment of 'Old School Set Up'

Nothing more/less.....just a fun post and with pictures.

Didn't you like it?

I sure did. Brought back memories of childhood camping trips when folks loaded up the family car, hooked up the trailer and off we went.
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Aug 01, 2015
myredracer wrote:
kgragert wrote:
It may seem strange to see now days, with all the big truck based tow vehicles everywhere.
But in the mid 50's my mom and dad, towed a 40 ft Mobile Home (trailer back then) from Key West to LA with a '55 Ford station wagon.

Back in the olden days, they used a caster type wheel at the tongue (maybe 8'12" dia?) which took weight off the ball of the car. I think some had a pair of wheels. I'm not sure what they called them but I saw a pic or two a few years ago. I have since tried to find a pic but can't. If anyone can find one or has a description, that'd be great. Towing technology and vehicles have changed a lot...

A similar system is on the market today. Here is one of them:
http://www.trailertoad.com/
SprinklerMan
Explorer
Aug 01, 2015
036.6turbo wrote:
Ozlander wrote:
Back when cars had a full frame, there was not much difference between them and pickups of the era.

And, no WDH and NO sway bar, gasp.

455 big block Buick, torque monsters. 400TH 3 speed auto trans, no overdrive. 12 bolt rear axle. Air bags, or back in the day just plain old air shocks, would help level things out.

That TV is more capable than a lot of what I see hauling stuff down the road today.

Back when cars didnt have a gas pedal , it was an accelerator .
Dads tow vehicle was a 1969 chevy impala , 350 small block 350 hp with a turbo 350 transmission . Pulled a 34 ft trailer with a clamp on the bumper hitch , no electric brakes , no WDH . We are all still alive
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2015
kgragert wrote:
myredracer wrote:
kgragert wrote:
It may seem strange to see now days, with all the big truck based tow vehicles everywhere.
But in the mid 50's my mom and dad, towed a 40 ft Mobile Home (trailer back then) from Key West to LA with a '55 Ford station wagon.

Back in the olden days, they used a caster type wheel at the tongue (maybe 8'12" dia?) which took weight off the ball of the car. I think some had a pair of wheels. I'm not sure what they called them but I saw a pic or two a few years. I have since tried to find a pic but can't. If anyone can find one or has a description, that'd be great. Towing technology and vehicles have changed a lot...

We had a large wheel on the tongue, but it was cranked up when we were hooked up and moving.

Watch the Long Long Trailer. They had that system on the trailer. I think they called it a "slip" or "slim" dolly!
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2015
Yep I like those setups. I think he's proven that you don't need a 3/4 ton truck to tow a large TT. And he is still alive years later to prove it!
Mr__Camper
Explorer
Aug 01, 2015
NHDad wrote:
Mr. Camper wrote:
Not trying to be disrespectful but did you have a point that I missed?

I enjoyed his post more than yours. Fun to see this stuff still on the road.

My post wasn't made to provide you with entertainment value. I didn't see the point of his query. I've seen all sorts of strange combinations and I no longer see anything unusual in it.
Tequila
Explorer
Aug 01, 2015
I towed 16 ft in the 70's with a chev Malibu. I did have an equalizer hitch & sway bar, however. I also had one of those deflectors.
rbpru
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2015
If it works why change?

It reminds me of my late 60’s vintage Plymouth station wagon. I used to tell my grandkids I needed deck hands to cast off the lines when I backed out of the garage.:B

I do not remember the gas mileage but at 29 cents a gallon it did not matter too much.

Thanks for the memory shot post.
Go_Dogs
Explorer
Aug 01, 2015
jake2250 wrote:
Those little mirrors can't be fun!! But hey, He's getting it down the road!

An old timer told me the trick to pulling a huge load without worry is-NEVER look in your mirrors!

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