Swiv-L-Fold
The Swiv-L-Fold trailer was built by the NorTrail Products Co. of Norwich NY. The company was formed in July 1983 by Robert E. Hammons. Production had been planned to begin in September of 1983, but didn’t actually begin until December of ’83. Production crept until January 15, 1984. A letter was sent out on April 23, 1984, soliciting more stockholders and telling of the plans for the future and their quest for more dealers. There were 47 dealers, mostly car dealers, and mostly in N.Y. and N.C. That same letter (April ’84) told of plans for articles in Street Rodder Illustrated, Popular Cars, Truckin’, and VW Trends. An article does appear in VW Trends, June ’84, pg 86. The last letter copy is dated May 16,1984 stating the company was at a critical point in it’s growth and virtual survival.
The trailer has a platform base, four detachable sides and separate top cover. The wheel can be pinned in the straight position and has front drop down legs with castors for convenient moving around. The payload is listed at 260 lbs with the sides and cover, and 360 lbs for slower industrial use as a platform trailer.