towing with suv???
Does anyone know of a lite weight travel trailer good for a couple that could be towed with an SUV?
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Ron Gratz wrote:DiskDoctr wrote:Can you elaborate on the "80%" threshold?
Once you go over 80% of your rated towing capacity, you have to be sure to have all your ducks in a row, it WILL handle differently.
Where does the 80% value come from?
What do you mean by being "over 80% of your rated towing capacity"?
How will the handling be different at, say, 85% versus 75%?
Do you believe it us unsafe or otherwise inadvisable to tow at more than 80% of rated capacity?
Ron
This has been debated to death, you are welcome to search the subject. I won't be accepting the invitation today :R
It is what it is, it is reality and prudent advice, regardless of the theoretical opinions some like to throw around. Those who respect it will be happier and safer tow-ers.
The same caution could be applied to new hikers, suggesting they get experience and practice before setting out to conquer the Appalachian Trail, including understanding the need for well-proven equipment and precautions as the margin and tolerance for error is much smaller. Small mistakes have a bigger impact and higher risk as these margins shrink.
