This clever design is very simple to use.
Yes, we do see the irony in this auction on BringATrailer.com. Is it still necessary to bring a trailer to to pick up the trailer? This is a good idea as we have a 65-year-old camping trailer that only has one wheel.
This 1955 Heilite trailer is made of lightweight aluminum. It has a canvas tent which opens to make it a very spacious camper. The trailer’s top can be used as a double bed. It also has lockable storage underneath. The tent is clear vinyl with windows. The seller tells Bring a Trailer that both the windows and top were replaced in 2011.
This is the most interesting part of this trailer. The trailer rides on one caster wheel at its rear, and it has a shock absorber to cope with uneven terrain. To keep the trailer stable when it is not being hooked up, there are support stands at each corner. A dual hitch system is used to connect to the trailer from both ends of the tow vehicle.
It basically means that the trailer is a permanent addition to your vehicle. This trailer can be backed up easily without any need for steering. The camper can be moved in any direction by turning the caster wheel. We love it! It’s clever, crazy and quirky.
It is certainly an interesting artifact that dates back to a different era of tourism and travel. It was built before the 1956 US Federal Aid Highway Act, which led to America’s first high-speed interstate highway network. The Heilite’s single-wheel, small design was meant for slower two-lane roads. It’s easy to see why it’s so charming. This example was well maintained and sold for $2827. A small price for an amazing piece of American history.