Norm,
I tow pretty lite with an Explorer, but I think you just might need a sanity
check. You DO need a truck. Even a RWD mini van such as a Aerostar or Chev
Astro at a minimum would be better than what you've proposed. There are a few
enclosed trailers that do weigh that little, very few. But by the time you add
a few tools and spares and oh, lets take a couple of lawn chairs and wouldn't
it be nice to have a generator and it's so hot that it would be nice to have
some shade, even a 10 x 10 ezup, don't forget the cooler. Before you know it,
even packing light, you've added 1000-1500#, maybe 2000. And it keeps on
creaping upward. Oh, don't forget a jack and maybe a jack stand or two and a
couple of plywood squares to sit them on. Even three layers of nomex, shoes,
arm restraints and helmet will be 15#. Hanging a 4000# trailer on the back of
a Saab, any Saab car, with any engine will be suicidal, if it doesn't lift the
front wheels off the ground. Even a trailex behind your Saab will be much less
than satisfactory.
Roger
>>> "N" <twobees@sprynet.com> 07/05/01 08:58PM >>>
Hello Fellow Listers (As opposed to 4-wheeled Listers).
I don't want to buy a truck as I have no need for one. I do have a Saab 9-5
with A/T & 200 h.p. V-6. The Factory suggested towing weight is only 2,000
lbs. However, I suspect it is capable of more as they don't differentiate
between the 3 engines available in Saabs nor between A/T & manual.
Anyone have any experience with a passenger car of this size? I have an
opportunity to buy an enclosed trailer at a good price. But, it has a
MaxGVW of 3500#. And, in my conversation with the factory rep he indicates
the trailer weighs about 2,000# alone. Is that possible for an enclosed 6 x
15 trailer? Or do I have to bite the bullet & buy an open Trailex at 680#?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Norm Sippel
'66 MGB
'59 Turner Mk.1
'61 Alfa SV
**********************************************************************
This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and
intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they
are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify
the system manager.
This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by
MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses.
www.mimesweeper.com
**********************************************************************
|