Re: [A/S] Vintage towing... advise needed.

["burnsmontyc" <burnsmontyc@xxxxxxxxx>]

Let's start from the begining:

I am pulling a 26 foot Overlander 1957 with my 1958 Cadillac. 

You need the Weight to horse power ratio: 

The rated weight of your trailer + the weight of the car divide by 
the car rated horse power. 

So, 

my trailer: (3800 lbs.+5,500 lbs.)/325hp = 28.6 lbs per hp. 

20 lbs/hp to 30 lbs/hp = hot rod. 
30 lbs/hp to 40 lbs/hp = normal performance. 
50 lbs/hp to 60 lbs/hp = high end over load. Danager on wet roads. 

This is all out of my 1964 Airstream manual. 

The hoot is these cars pulled them in the 50's. 

This web link will help you out: 

http://www.vintageairstream.com/FAQ/FAQ_index.html