In a message dated 06/24/1999 2:14:28 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
mbyers@sapientnetworks.com writes:
<< 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.
>>
Yes, I think the key ingredient here is TRAILER BRAKES. If you have a
vehicle towing another and all the brakes are on the tow vehicle and you have
to stop fast, especially in the wet, you run the risk of jacknifing.
On a related note, I plan to flat-tow my roadster behind a 94 Cougar soon.
Any advice besides taking off the driveshaft?
Thanks,
Joseph Berkenbile
70 1600
Albuquerque
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