<VV> Uhaul car hauler

[Jay Maechtlen]

On 10/17/2017 6:49 AM, rich dixon via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Gents: so what I've learned here is the Corvair needs to be loaded on the u haul trailer with the car being back onto the trailer. I assume this is for weight distribution. What happens if one loads the car on with engine in rear? I assume the trailer will sway a lot? Thanks, I would not have thought of this.
> R. dixon
Depends on length of trailer and the towing vehicle.

You want the load positioned so that the weight is centered a bit in 
front of the trailer axles. You want some weight on the tongue and tow ball.
As far as swaying - that depends on some number of things - trailer 
suspension and tow vehicle.
Regardless of how you put the car on the trailer, you want it so it tips 
the trailer toward the tongue, rather than lifting up on the tongue.
How much? Depends on the tow vehicle, I think. You want it to settle 
down a but, but not too far?



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> On Monday, October 16, 2017, 7:31 PM, Art Linden via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
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> I had the same experience a few years ago when I wanted to trailer my 66 convert from Connecticut to Maine so my grandson could use it for his senior prom.  Local UHaul refused to rent a trailer for towing a Corvair.  I ended up driving it up with my wife following in the daily driver.  Worked out fine.  The Corvair probably benefitted from the longer than normal drive.  But I never did get any reasonable answer as to why they wouldn't rent me the trailer.  Must be some story there, maybe with a lawsuit from someone who didn't use the equipment properly???
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> From: Ed Bittman via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> To: Frank <64monzaconv at gmail.com>
> Cc: Frank via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Mon, Oct 16, 2017 12:55 pm
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> Frank and everyone,yes U-Haul trailers are great for Corvairs but around my area here in Florida if you mention Corvair they WILL NOT rent you a trailer period. There are 5 U-Haul dealers near me and everyone said the same thing. I did use one to haul my '60 sedan to the convention in Knoxville,I told them I was hauling a '62 Chevy II,they never blinked an eye. I put the car on frontwards and it towed perfectly. Ed in Florida
> ---- Frank via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>> Just curious, when Corvairs are hauled with a Uhaul trailer, are the Corvairs hauled facing forward or facing the rear ?  Any concerns about weight distribution.  Does the Corvair rub or drag during loading ?  Other suggestions?
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