Originally Posted by 007DT
(Post 5069473)
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Originally Posted by Slantnose!
(Post 5070244)
I don't think so...
A guy I know tows an enclosed 20' with one fine. I towed a steel trailer with an Bravada...they're like only 1100lbs. As for the open trialer, I there is not a full steel open car hauler that weighs 1100 lbs. Heck that is what my aluminum weighs and it's 18 ft. Maybe the wood floor steel trailer is around that weight (which most are understated in terms of weight). Like I said, it's worth his time to go and try it for himself, I'll even let him hook mine up afterwards to see the difference, I live 5 minutes from RPM and Road Atlanta. IT wont hurt anything for him to at least see what he prefers, but a VW touareg towing a 20 ft enclosed steel trialer (especially with a car in it) is well past far fetched. Not impossible, but not very safe either. |
Hey, that's cool.
FWIW, my open Econotrailer trailer weighs that, it does not have a solid floor. Yes, the owner of the Diasio 962 Turbo "R" down in FL does tow an enclosed like I mentioned. Sure, I bet it's not as great as a dually but it works for him. I am no way a trailer expert like you, just was adding what I know. |
Originally Posted by Slantnose!
(Post 5072684)
Hey, that's cool.
FWIW, my open Econotrailer trailer weighs that, it does not have a solid floor. Yes, the owner of the Diasio 962 Turbo "R" down in FL does tow an enclosed like I mentioned. Sure, I bet it's not as great as a dually but it works for him. I am no way a trailer expert like you, just was adding what I know. I only advise him to do his due diligence as it is a pretty sizeable investment (figuratively and literally). Dont just take word of mouth through the grapevine, because at the end of the day, he has to pay for it and drive it. |
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Thanks again for all the input...
I've towed alot w/ my T-Reg and I don't feel the weight being too much of an issue for the amount of use/milage I'll be using the car hauler for. My Boat w/ trailer weighed 5,800 lb (Surge Brakes)(sold for P-Car) I rented a UHaul Trailer last year once and had my P-Car on it.. It was heavy but plenty stable IMO. I called UHaul and found out that their trailers empty weigh 4,000lbs & I had a loaded car and my P-Car. So I pulled the trigger on this: 2007 18' Steel 2' stone Guard, Tire Rack, Electric Disc Brakes, Removable Fenders, less than 400mi. on it.. $2K I pick it up Saturday. |
Originally Posted by Slantnose!
(Post 5070244)
I don't think so...
A guy I know tows an enclosed 20' with one fine. I towed a steel trailer with an Bravada...they're like only 1100lbs. |
Originally Posted by 007DT
(Post 5074079)
Thanks again for all the input...
I've towed alot w/ my T-Reg and I don't feel the weight being too much of an issue for the amount of use/milage I'll be using the car hauler for. My Boat w/ trailer weighed 5,800 lb (Surge Brakes)(sold for P-Car) I rented a UHaul Trailer last year once and had my P-Car on it.. It was heavy but plenty stable IMO. I called UHaul and found out that their trailers empty weigh 4,000lbs & I had a loaded car and my P-Car. So I pulled the trigger on this: 2007 18' Steel 2' stone Guard, Tire Rack, Electric Disc Brakes, Removable Fenders, less than 400mi. on it.. $2K I pick it up Saturday. |
007, I towed for two years with a Twag and it worked just fine. My prior trailer was an older Trailex and the new one is a Motiv. Add the load stabilizer, it will diminish the tail wag which you will get occasionally. I now tow with a Titan and will likely move enclosed next season.
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Originally Posted by Noel
(Post 5074122)
Just because he can tow it, doesn't mean that he can stop it or control it if/when something happens on the road. The MB has such a short wheelbase that it is really simple physics of the tail wagging the dog. Good luck and tow safe.
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Originally Posted by Bull
(Post 5077086)
Excellent point. To me "towing" a trailer means pulling it, stopping it and controlling its actions in all conditions/situations. It seems many people say a vehicle can "tow" a trailer when they really mean the vehicle can "pull" the trailer.
My aluminum trailer is something that I hated paying what I did when I bought it, but sure am glad I have it now. |
Stopping is more important than going, no doubt. Keep in mind that this trailer has electric brakes on it and I'm having a good controller put on my vehicle. Also have you ever seen the size of the brakes on a V8 T-Reg? They are HUGE...
Again, I appreciate all the feedback. |
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