Heilite tent trailer

jeffros 58 · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:03 pm Post subject:

the frame work is very stout and not sagging .but I am concerned about the trailer tipping from side to side when the slide out are out fully and then when the bunks are folded out even more leverage to tip the thing more . they show out riggers on the frame but nothing on the slide outs ?

vintagevwnut · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:03 pm Post subject:

Very cool. Keep up the momentum, it'll be cool to see it finished.

squareonair · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:08 am Post subject:

1956

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jeffros 58 · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:18 pm Post subject: trailer build

here is the latest photos of the progress tonight .got the fenders built and finished the sides . need to adjust slideouts to get them level .next I need to finish the bottom of bunks and start on the fold out bunks .
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jeffros 58 · Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:33 pm Post subject: trailer

here is the latest progress on the trailer . leveled up both bunks and added the floors inside the bunks.
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jeffros 58 · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:12 pm Post subject: my progress on my trailer

here is the progress done this weekend .bunk on the right side is just about done ,with wood on and braceing .

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wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1678

Just purchased this 1967 Heilite Viking last month. A shot from the trip back, in Northern California.

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Anchovy · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:06 pm Post subject:

For you guys in Wisconsin....I got this email, don't know the guys so contact him directly:

4Doora · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject:

My dad and I picked up a pair single wheel heilite trailers a few months ago. One all original and complete with canvas, stored indoors all it's life, one used as a utility trailer and all rotten... I've been restoring the basket case, and it's almost ready to roll. New floor, new lights/ wiring, powder coated rim, tubeless tire, and new old stock bearings Smile

I still need to fab some hitch brackets for my bug, and I'd like to eventually make it back into a camper.
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4Doora · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:42 am Post subject:

Here are a couple pictures of the trailers
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The one I'm restoring:
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Here are the hitch bracket's I'm in the middle of fabricating.
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I still need to figure out how I'm going to make some 1" ball hitches. I've only got one good one to copy. Right now I'm thinking about picking up a 1" ball bearing (like from a pinball machine) and drilling it out and pressing/ welding a bolt to it to make a replica tow ball.
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Typ3nut · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:15 am Post subject: single wheel Heilite

I've been enjoying my 1957 single wheel Heilite Travel Trailer but...
I don't have a spare Rim / Tire.
Makes it kind of scary only having the one wheel and not being able to travel to far from home.
I've been to most all the website and have contacted multiple trailer places with no luck.
Does anyone have info of where to find a "Spare Rim" or parts for the Wheel such as bearings / axle ?
Any leads would be much appreciated.

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 1678

Mine in use last week in The Cascades

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vintagevwnut · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:09 am Post subject:

What's everyone using for tires on their single wheel heilite? Mine has a 5.00 - 8 tire on it and the spare. I found 4.80 - 8, I know its not much different but have you seen the 5.00 available?

Also should I run a tube like I do on my Allstate or go tubeless like the heilite is currently?
What benefits or draw backs are there to either? I will most likely do my own mounting like I usually do and I know how much easier it is to get the tire seated with a tube.

vintagevwnut · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject:

Bought a 4.80 - 8 tire and tube. Don't see much of a difference in size, I plan on mounting it myself tonight. These small trailer tires are my least liked tires to dismount, they can be a real pain.

vintagevwnut · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:15 pm Post subject:

Done. Tire was softer than most I've come across on vintage trailers so it came off easy. I only put the tube in the wrong way once. Lol.

Now to tow it up to our local cruise night. I'd post pics but I'm towing it with my Corvan, my bug never seams to put itself together.

BOZZIE · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:10 pm Post subject: Heilite Single wheel trailer

I'm looking for a vendor to make a new canvas top for my 1961 Heilite model 161. I'm located in so. cal. I have the old one.

Anchovy · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject:

These guys are not local for you but they have done many replacements.

http://www.bearcreekcanvas.com/

Plan on spending about $900.

cage66 · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:07 pm Post subject:

Just got one today, 1963
Dont know much about it and still need to open it up but its all there, the guy said the canvas "shrank" and its hard to put on. Needs a few patches and mesh replaced.
Anyone ever heard of the canvas shrinking? If so can it be fixed?
I would like to use it and not have to have a new one made if I dont have to.
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folks55 · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:14 pm Post subject:

Nice score Chase, I hope you polish it up and lay it out...

cage66 · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks.
I was wondering if I could lower it without destroying it (reversible). Im sure it can be, just need to modify the legs or make new ones.
Should polish up nicely.
Would be cool behind my lowered falcon wagon.
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