<Snip> but consensus seems to be that a tow vehicle should be at least 1 1/2
times the weight of the load being towed.
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I have to disagree..
With a properly set up operation the trailer can be many times the weight of
the tractor as demonstrated by semitrucks, especially the Australian
roadtrains :-0 . The main requirements for this type of operation are
trailer brakes, proper tongue weight, towing experience, and remembering
that the thing is back there in a panic situation. I have successfully
towed a 8000lb boat with a 4000lb truck from the SF bay area to Salt Lake
City and back over Donner pass during a snow storm with no problems thanks
to a proper setup.
Datsun topic..
Please buy my 1600, and take it to a good home.
Michael
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