Road Ruler wrote:
Francesca Knowles wrote:
Did I hear right- did that fellow say that they were testing all the cars towing loads that were 85% of total tug weight? That's pretty impressive...
Such a different world!
FK, I'm surprised you haven't heard of cars towing trailers before.:)
In Europe, Australia, Canada, cars have been towing trailers since the inception of trailering. After viewing the video listed above you can see why. They perform so well.
:h
I
use a "car" to tow my trailer. A '97 Kia Sportage, maximum TC is about 63% of tug curb weight. Before that I had a '65 Ford Falcon, and before THAT, a Plymouth Duster- forget what year that one was. Newer than the Falcon, as I recall.
My post was just marveling at the 85% of curb weight trailers being used for the road tests above. Really impressive.
I'm pret-ty, pretty sure my Kia couldn't do that unless on flat ground with a stiff tailwind, not to mention some cheater springs in the back!;)
