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Hitch for Model T

Post by dykker5502 » Wed May 29, 2024 2:29 am

Triggered by the post about a lightweight trailer, I would like to ask for inspiration of how to make a hitch for Model T.
The above thread have a reference to a post in the old forum, where we see this picture:
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Now - the regulations over here in Europe are a litle more restrictive than in USA, but to a large extent, when dealing with cars as old as Ford Model T you have some possibilities without having to come up with 100 pages of documentation :-).

My plan is to equip my 1921 ½ton roaster pick-up with a hitch - somewhat establish 12V supply to the traiuler to make it a free coupling (allowed to haul any trailer up to the weight limit) and the prime trailer would be my Camp-let tentwagon :-) which weigh 500 kg gross weight - 350 kg tara.

The pick-up:
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The Camp-Let:
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So - lets see how you have made your hitches!
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Re: Hitch for Model T

Post by dykker5502 » Thu May 30, 2024 7:22 am

Noone done something like this?
Ford Model T 1914 Touring
Ford Model T 1921 Roadster Pick-up
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Re: Hitch for Model T

Post by DanTreace » Thu May 30, 2024 9:21 am

Many ways of doing a hitch, and most use the rear crossmember/spring hanger u-bolts for attachment, being part of the frame.


Got this one already made by welding to a 26-27 rear tire carrier, and with enough length and shape to reach thru the spare tire, if equipped.

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And the famous T trailer tourer, Mr.Dean Yoder, uses this set up for trailer pulling.
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Re: Hitch for Model T

Post by Dennis Prince » Thu May 30, 2024 9:31 am

I have hitches on 2 T's and a Model A pick up, I have used them all and the work well I will include pictures. Please remember it isn't how or what you pull but how you stop it.
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Re: Hitch for Model T

Post by RVA23T » Thu May 30, 2024 12:23 pm

How about a multipurpose hitch?
Spare carrier and hitch.
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Re: Hitch for Model T

Post by Humblej » Thu May 30, 2024 6:36 pm

Michael,
Your picture is of a TT. Different rear crossmember, different spring mounting than a T. Ford did not make a 1/2 ton pickup, a pickup bed on a car chassis should probably be limited to the weight of 2 adults, so under 400 lbs . I would caution you pulling a 1000 lb trailer with a 1700 lb model T.


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Re: Hitch for Model T

Post by warwick_preval » Fri Jun 07, 2024 7:27 am

Hello Dykker & fello Ter's like Dennis said you need brakes. Can you adapted electric brakes to your Camp Let you will have much better brakes if you do cheers Warwick.


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Re: Hitch for Model T

Post by SteveD » Fri Jun 07, 2024 12:12 pm

You want to pull something that's half the weight of your T? That sounds brave. I'm building a hitch right now, but my kompact camper only weighs 260


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Re: Hitch for Model T

Post by signsup » Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:03 pm

Would you use a Fulton coupler on your trailer and, then, would require a ball hitch? Or would you use something like a farm type hitch with a flat plate and a hole to drop a pin in?
I was visualizing a wooden trailer to be made from the same wood as my depot hack and would use a farm type set up. I pulled a Model A wishbone from the family bone yard and it already had the flat plate and hole welded onto the wishbone and the axle. I would need to create a wooden frame, bed and find a way to connect it to the axle with or without a leaf spring . But the type of coupler and hitch might need to be made first.
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Re: Hitch for Model T

Post by Atomic Amish » Mon Jun 10, 2024 10:37 am

I can't help with the hitch, but wanted to comment on your camplet. It looks very similar to our Combi-Camp 404 that my parents bought new in 1984. We did many fun family trips with that camper- and at the time (I was 9) it was light enough that I could unhook it and set it up myself- it weighed about 400 lbs and set up in 15 seconds. Your camper seems to be of a similar concept but your top (which on ours becomes the floor) looks more robust.

I believe ours was from Denmark, imported to the states and sold in Royal Oak, MI. It also had an 'addition' that zipped on that effectively doubled the size but had no floor.

Thanks for the memory jog. :)
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