New trailer setup works great!!!

Yes folks that's 7 kayaks, 2SUP boards all being towed behind my little Cabriolet!!!! @28 mpg.... I was even able to get the CHP that passed me on the freeway to whip out his camera and get a shot while laughing into the radio, tears in his eyes Still have Room for two more Yaks

Looks like the trailer would match the GVW of the towing vehicle LOL.  That amount of profile, better watch out for wind shear! 

Seeing that on the hwy, I'd totally bust out my camera phone, too.   

Wow....uh, looks....safe?? 


Pulling power generally isn't the problem, stopping is.....especially with bad drivers cutting you off all the time, how does she handle?

still 28 MPG with the weight your pulling?

Man, I've piled up some loads but I'm giving you mad props...that's a good one!

looks like an episode of CHiPs waiting to happen.....

Kids don't try this at home   VW cabriolets empty weigh 3150lbs (=ford explorer)... I've upgraded the engine, cooling system, brakes, suspension, tires, Transmission and mounts, Sterio (most important part) 130 hp Trailer 400# as it sits. Wind is a concern but trucks on a 2 lane passing have no effect on it. As okie as it gets but safe and sane (well a bit insane)  4th gear 55mph 80 to donner no problem 28mpg (38mpg no load) Had a VR6 2.8l for 2 mo's but couldn't keep it on the ground Love my little toy

   I got a chuckle out of seeing you pull up at the ARW in that car...        First thing I thought was,  " that's creative " .

   I got a chuckle out of seeing you pull up at the ARW in that car...        First thing I thought was,  " that's creative " .

See ya at Caples???

Boy, I really need to get a trailer!  Just still not sure where to start, what to get, etc...  Was really hoping Janice was gonna sell me hers 

I LOVE YOUR CAR!

That whole rig is honestly one of the best uses of technology and DIY to achieve what would otherwise be considered un-do-able that I have seen (towing a trailer with a convertible; transporting kayaks with a convertible; both!).

Thanks for the pics

jim

DIY? RNE! (red neck engineering)