sch911 wrote:
LarryJM wrote:
I won't argue the point except to say I think a reasonable approach is to use the rule of thumb 80% of your GCVWR for towing these "BRICKS"
There is no 80% rule. You can run right up to the maximum ratings. Believe me we test them well beyond those loads with more than TT/5er frontal areas, and at ambient temperatures well beyond normal.
Remember I said RULE OF THUMB and not RULE. Many vehicles specify a 60sq ft frontal area and these 8'6" wide by 10 to 13' high "BRICKS" as I call them exceed that and this is the basis of my "REASONABLE APPROACH". If you can provide factual documentation of the manufacturers using real world profile trailers like we discuss here please do.
Thus I will stick with the information and opinions I posted previously and you simply stating something different doesn't change anything IMO, but good try.
Larry
