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rbpru
Dec 29, 2015Explorer II
It is difficult for one person to know what another person considers scary, safe, difficult, dangerous and a host of other adjectives used to describe a TT/TV combo. These are all subjective based on people's opinions.
What is not subjective are the hard numbers. If your TV axle weight is 200 lbs over the manufacturer's rating while towing, you are subjecting it to excessive wear.
Now if you tow 200 miles to the Lake and back twice a year, you probably will never notice. If you tow cross country from dessert to mountains, it might take its toll.
One person's white knuckle drive, might be another person's typical ride. Once you know the numbers it is up to the individual to decide their level of comfort.
What is not subjective are the hard numbers. If your TV axle weight is 200 lbs over the manufacturer's rating while towing, you are subjecting it to excessive wear.
Now if you tow 200 miles to the Lake and back twice a year, you probably will never notice. If you tow cross country from dessert to mountains, it might take its toll.
One person's white knuckle drive, might be another person's typical ride. Once you know the numbers it is up to the individual to decide their level of comfort.
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