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Old 03-27-2017, 12:38 PM   #20 (permalink)
Ptero
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Smart Car ForTwo Pure - '08 Smart Fortwo Pure stripped
90 day: 51.35 mpg (US)

BMW 750iL V12 - '90 BMW V12
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Disk brakes all around but none on the trailer. Never had a brake fade down any grade.
Haven't had much reason to haul more than 1000 lbs so I haven't missed trailer brakes.
Not a legal requirement until you exceed 2000 lbs, but like I said, 1000 is my self-imposed limit: 2000 pound car / 1000 pound trailer.
Used to drive 34-wheel, 120,000 lb, 105-foot crude oil supertrains over mountains with finger brake controls for the semi trailer and pup. That was occasionally useful. Way more dangerous than towing a trailer with a smart car. Don't tell the Aussie.
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