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Old 05-15-2013, 11:38 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
3500 isn't as huge as it sounds... it's like towing an empty, modern family sedan. If speeds are low, accels and decels gentle, roads good, it probably is OK.
It seems like it would become more of a question of weight distribution than overall weight in this range. For instance towing a car in neutral on 4 tires is allot different than towing a load of roofing shingles on a single axle trailer with 500-1000 gross tongue weight. The more I look into it the more I think the wear and tear of trailers on gas sipper's isn't really meant for anything beyond occasional/semi-occasional light duty (1000-2000lbs) work. I mean it will definitely save money short term, and if you can't afford to get a truck then it's a useful option, but if you like to make your vehicles last then it's somewhat counter-intuitive for regular use. Just my .02 as i move forward.

P.s. i'm still planning a light duty aero trailer for my festiva. This will likely not ever exceed 1000 pounds total gross weight (including trailer) and will include trailer breaks. We each have to find what works best for our situation.
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