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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile
I think the problem is the US doesn't seem to restrict trailer towing speeds. Australia and the EU have 80km/h limits on all ball hitch type trailers. You have to have a very poorly loaded trailer to have problems at these speeds, so even small cars can tow heavy loads.
Here's mine. 500kg (as pictured) 7.6l/100km in city use. 0.45Cd for the combo.
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That is a very interesting trailer. I was reading your thread on the van too, very cool
While the USA does have speed limit restrictions for trailers, which varies by state, they're pretty much identical to the posted speed limit anyway (or the good ole' vague "reasonable and prudent."