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Old 06-03-2013, 12:06 PM   #57 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by slowmover View Post
Yes, sir, it limits what I am willing to do as FE is only one concern of many . . for example, how would the vehicle of this thread do when loaded to manufacturer weight maximums (fleeing a hurricane in traffic with the family and what we can carry).
Being weighed down would definitely affect many things, but the boat tail should enable the driver to make a faster getaway, although would be a liability when the storm gets too close.

I hope that non of us face hurricanes, with or without boat tails.
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