Date:         Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:07:58 -0500
Reply-To:     dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
Comments: To: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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Depending on where you live ot travel one thing to consider is tolls. Toll roads do charge more for any trailer, even single wheels.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 7:31 am
Subject: Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like

> Hi John,
>
> I like the idea of a trailer with matching tires. But if you're just
> looking for a trailer for toys you may want to consider the Sportsrig:
>
> http://www.sportsrig.com/
>
> I bought one on ebay at the end of last seasons. I intend to use it
> for my inflatable boat and bikes. The nice thing about it is that its
> light weight converts it into a hand cart when uncoupled from the van.
>
> My one caution is rust, the one I have has very rusted wheel rims, I
> don't know if newer models were better protected.
>
> Chris
>
> On 3/15/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> > That's a straight axle with a diff in the middle, right? If so, that
> > might work well.
> >
> > John Rodgers
> > 88 GL Driver x2
> >
> > Raceingcajun wrote:
> >
> > >How about the rear axle from an Audi 5000 T.  Coil over shocks,
> sway bar
> > >included. 5 lug bolt pattern. Some welding and adaptation
> required. With
> > >brakes, how cool would that be?
> > >
> > >Howard
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >>I do not know but suspect that finding an axle with the
> Vanagon bolt
> > >>
> > >>
> > >pattern might be tricky. <
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>