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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Flyair on October 05, 2013, 18:02:01

Title: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Flyair on October 05, 2013, 18:02:01
This afternoon I spotted that Michal has parked his car in a quite specific company. This gave me the idea to think whether a Pagoda were ever used with a trailer of any kind. Here is what this would look like, more or less.... ;D
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: GGR on October 08, 2013, 14:15:03
There was someone on this board at one point asking about fitting a trailer hitch on his Pagoda to hook up a small airstream caravan. Why not? In the same vein, I took this picture during my 2009 coast to coast trip with my Coupe:

 
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: star63 on October 08, 2013, 19:18:03
My 124 pulls the boat quite easily. So, maybe Pagoda...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/paloviita/autoja/traileri.jpg)
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: rutger kohler on October 09, 2013, 03:55:26
Here is my pagoda, in Canada circa 1970 with trailer on.  Towbar was long gone when I got the car, I think they got rid of it when the car came to NZ shortly after this.
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Flyair on October 09, 2013, 10:34:18
Rutger,

This is outstanding, so actually my rather joking post has some grounds in the reality. I find that a cargo trailer attached to any convertible car is a mark of great autoirony and abnegation ;D
Great and unique picture. :)

   
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: KevinC on October 09, 2013, 16:10:07
How about this?...

http://bringatrailer.com/2013/10/08/canned-ham-restored-1958-pleasurecraft-17-ft-trailer/?utm_source=Copy+of+Daily+Email+10%2F8%2F13&utm_campaign=BaT+Daily+Email&utm_medium=email
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: JamesL on October 09, 2013, 16:18:36
I'm sure you could tow a T@B with a Pagoda. ALL Airstreams, in particular US ones, would be too heavy
http://www.airstreamandco.com/tab-floorplans

(and yes, for a laugh, it would be tempting to tow a T@B with a Pagoda!)
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: KW-BYBEE on October 14, 2013, 00:21:20
When I bought my 250SL it had a hitch on it.  Still have it if anyone is interested!
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Flyair on October 14, 2013, 00:46:31
Kyle,
any photo of that particularity, please? :D
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Desertpagoda on March 06, 2014, 01:00:33
I have a complete "Oris" trailer hitch for the 113 for sale, recently powder coated with hardware. $650 plus shipping. Keith 520-404-2875
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on March 06, 2014, 03:14:15
Quote from: Flyair on October 14, 2013, 00:46:31
Kyle,
any photo of that particularity, please? :D


Asking for photos I see Hahahaha I'm not the only one after all  ;D
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Flyair on March 06, 2014, 06:34:30
R_D
That's right, and from now on it seems that this is the only type of photo one can ask for, since the chapter "request for a certain photo" in "way off topic" was closed ... so let's stay focus on trailer hitches and alike...
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: hands_aus on March 06, 2014, 10:32:38
I found one in a discussion on here ages ago.
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: mdsalemi on March 06, 2014, 21:56:50
Back in August, 1971 I was visiting my aunt in the Netherlands, along with another aunt and uncle from the USA. We took a 10 day holiday to Italy; we left at about 4AM thinking we'd get a jump on weekend traffic. WRONG. The autobahn from Aachen south was jam-packed with all these caravans just like that pictured, and everyone going on holiday at the same time. I found it quite peculiar that everyone had essentially the same kind of caravan.
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on March 08, 2014, 00:10:31
Two more ...
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on March 08, 2014, 00:15:32
Quote from: Flyair on March 06, 2014, 06:34:30
R_D
That's right, and from now on it seems that this is the only type of photo one can ask for, since the chapter "request for a certain photo" in "way off topic" was closed ... so let's stay focus on trailer hitches and alike...

Stan, are you looking for a removable Trailer Hitch for your DD? ----> check this out ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-vXRjyk8tc
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Flyair on March 08, 2014, 00:37:25
Quote from: Rolf-Dieter on March 08, 2014, 00:15:32
Stan, are you looking for a removable Trailer Hitch for your DD? ----> check this out ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-vXRjyk8tc

R-D
I am nor looking for that  :) Just couldn't imagine our dear Pagodas relegated to the role of a trailer. With photos posted by other members I was proven wrong, and after all, Pagodas keep their dignity despite that particular add-on behind...
BTW interesting video, thanks
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on March 17, 2014, 21:42:11
Looks like some dedicated Pagode Campers (Whonewagen) here ....
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Flyair on March 17, 2014, 22:18:16
R-D
good catch, however, really dedicated Pagoda campers should have a convexe roof. otherwise it is not really dedicated ;)
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: boaty on April 02, 2014, 09:58:48
Holiday time!
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: Flyair on April 02, 2014, 15:59:39
Nice catch, Boaty
Is the car really connected to the camper or is it just a "close encounter"?
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: kampala on April 09, 2014, 15:59:33
Was surprised to see this scale model ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-280-SL-Roadster-with-caravan-Hongwell-Cararama-1-43-/151275126907?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2338b3407b

Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: mbzse on April 09, 2014, 17:14:09
Quote from: kampala
Was surprised to see this scale model ...
There is that one; as well as another version, see attached.
Not to be missed in any W113 model car collection  ;)
/Hans in Sweden
Title: Re: Pagoda as a trailer tractor?
Post by: TOMNISTUFF on May 22, 2014, 18:00:19
On my way downtown a few days ago, I spotted something at a camper sales place and immediately this thread was reawakened in my mind.  I'm not a camper and never have been, but If I had a "Little Guy", I think I would attach it to my Pagoda and take a tour of North America just for the fun of it and the interesting people I would meet.

Check it out.  www.golittleguy.com .

Tom Kizer