> I think that you misunderstood Carol's original request. In the States,
> a towbar is not something that you tow a trailer with, but rather it
> is something that you would flat tow (as compared to trailer) a car with.
>
> It is a common sight to see a motorhome (caravanette) towing a car or
> sport-ute behind it over here, so that when you get to your campsite,
> you can leave the motorhome in place and drive your car to go site-seeing.
> Although she is more concerned with towing the car home after a breakdown,
> this is what she is after.
>
> Doug Mitchell
> Translating American into English for over 20 years.
> dmitchel@ismi.net
> dmitchel@ford.com
Thanks for that Doug. This list really is an education. Carol's post
makes alot more sense to me now. And I thought we spoke the same
language!!
Cheers,
Jonathan
Spit 1500
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