More on The Slimp Dolly

[Tino643]

Originally Posted by Spartan Rick

Forgot to mention, the Slimp came with a coil spring, if I took to using it I.m thinking it would be great with a 'helper spring' type air bag instead, could almost double as a jack.

You have pictire?

[Tom_T]

Originally Posted by Spartan Rick

Forgot to mention, the Slimp came with a coil spring, if I took to using it I.m thinking it would be great with a 'helper spring' type air bag instead, could almost double as a jack.

Yes, please do post some pics of yours!


There is also one like I posted in the ad above, which is in the beginning of "The Long, Long Trailer" movie, where "Nickie" (Ricky Ricardo) is fitting out his new Mercury convertible to tow the humongous trailer.


Maybe yours is the same one or similar!?



I was considering a modern slimp dolly to help with hitch weight back when we were interested in using a classic 1986.5 - `92 Porsche Cayenne S/S4 for a fun TV (165 lbs HW limit), but we've since then been looking for a Cayenne S V8 because my wife wanted "real back seats & more cargo room for her art gear" etc.



Cheers!

Tom
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[Spartan Rick]

Hi Tom,
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Like the ad but the ad looks like bigger rims / tires. The trick would be to have them short enough that when taking some weight they wouldn't foul on the frame when turning. Like I said, couldn't find tires, and no need right now. Later as part of a restoration I want to have it on as a curiosity.. Like the Predicta TV etc. ;-) Isn't that part of the fun?
Apparently strange things happen when crossing a raised rail bed.. ;-0

Cheers,
Rick

[Tom_T]

Originally Posted by Spartan Rick

Hi Tom,
desmo.ca/pb/wp_c4226db8/images/img211424b9ed2f185e2e.JPG
Like the ad but the ad looks like bigger rims / tires. The trick would be to have them short enough that when taking some weight they wouldn't foul on the frame when turning. Like I said, couldn't find tires, and no need right now. Later as part of a restoration I want to have it on as a curiosity.. Like the Predicta TV etc. ;-) Isn't that part of the fun?
Apparently strange things happen when crossing a raised rail bed.. ;-0

Cheers,
Rick

Rick,


When you're ready for tires, you can try Mini Sport USA online (USA/Can & UK divisions) for the road rated tires in 8", 10", 12" & other sizes. You may also have other micro & mini car tire suppliers up there in ONT.



I had to do that for 10" tires for our 1970 Eriba Puck vintage trailer's 10" wheels, & their prices were better than the USA suppliers.



As for the dollies - they just extend the A-frame, & don't add a 2nd pivot point/ball (AFAIK) - so treat it as a longer trailer.



Back in the 1960s our neighbor had a slimp dolly on his trailer, & had almost hung up once, so he had to be extra watchful when turning to not cut too tight. I have to do the same when backing with our Hensley Cub hitch because it will let me turn until I crunch the rear 3/4 corner of the rental truck TV!



So if you use your dolly, just be more careful turning.


Post some pix of your whenever it's ready to show.



Cheers!
Tom
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