Montrose trailer experience
11-26-2012, 10:35 AM
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Rick, That's because you've never tried. I am constantly surprised by how comfortably and safely my Cayenne will deal with the whole towing experience. Admittedly I typically tow an open trailer but I have towed a 24' enclosed. Last year we towed a total of over 12,000 miles including Texas to Newfoundland in a bit over three days and often cruised in excess of 80mph. Over the last 8 years of towing with a Cayenne I have hit all sorts of conditions including hurricane force winds, torrential rain, bad dirt roads and everything else nature can throw at you. I have never once doubted the capability and nor have I had any control issues of any sought. I also think nothing of averaging 1000 mile days to get where I'm going. The quality of the brakes alone make my friend's Tundra look ridiculous. I would not hesitate to tow a small enclosed trailer (assuming a total weight of less than 7000#) with a cayenne (or a q7 - which I have also had a lot of experience with).
Seriously, I have seen way too many situations where I was awfully glad to have my truck anchoring the trailer; whether it was the highway terrorist that merged in front of me and jumped on his brakes or the little girl on the bike that decided to cross the road at a bad time, it was nice to have a lot of weight, good brakes, ABS, and an attentive driver. Not saying that the smaller tow vehicles can't do it, but I am not so sure that they can do it as well. Hard to change the rules of physics, even with advanced technology.
Kind of reminds me of conversations about snow tires - sure, all seasons will get you through the snow and ice (maybe) but good snow tires will do it better. That last 10 feet of stopping can make all the difference in my day.
I realize that not everyone has the opportunity to keep a dedicated tow vehicle truck in the the driveway, so I am fortunate in that regard.
You are right, I haven't towed with the proposed SUVs, and it would be (is?) great that they can handle the smaller enclosed trailers.
Are you doing Targa again?
11-27-2012, 11:28 PM
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Maybe I should have made my wink bigger; you are a darned good driver and instructor. I've noticed that in the brief times you were within sight.
11-29-2012, 10:01 AM
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09-07-2016, 12:56 PM
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Any other user comments/experiences/recommendations? How are these holding up?
Support when something goes amiss? Want to add options?
I'm looking at pulling with a Cayenne Twin Turbo, 7700#. My car is light 2200# but wide, 78".
I might occasionally haul a 944 -- that would put it at 2500#. Figure a few hundred more #
with gear, tires, etc. Aim for 5500# total. That puts me in the 2000#-2500# trailer range.
I'd like to have clearance to stand in, otherwise I'm sure I'll regret it with each head whack.
Mike
Support when something goes amiss? Want to add options?
I'm looking at pulling with a Cayenne Twin Turbo, 7700#. My car is light 2200# but wide, 78".
I might occasionally haul a 944 -- that would put it at 2500#. Figure a few hundred more #
with gear, tires, etc. Aim for 5500# total. That puts me in the 2000#-2500# trailer range.
I'd like to have clearance to stand in, otherwise I'm sure I'll regret it with each head whack.
Mike
09-07-2016, 01:43 PM
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From the yahoo link
The "Low Profile Power Tilt" Montrose trailer pictured in the link below has an interior allowance of 20' x 94" with 64" height. The empty weight of this all aluminum "Low Profile Power Tilt" enclosed trailer, including the winch, spare tire, battery, and toolbox is only 2, 925 lbs.
From the yahoo link
The "Low Profile Power Tilt" Montrose trailer pictured in the link below has an interior allowance of 20' x 94" with 64" height. The empty weight of this all aluminum "Low Profile Power Tilt" enclosed trailer, including the winch, spare tire, battery, and toolbox is only 2, 925 lbs.
11-04-2016, 03:18 PM
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I called, and that trailer in video is about 22K before taxes and delivery, and that does not include the electrics (probably close to another 1.5K with the winch) which were provided by the owner during fabrication. It's 24ft long.
11-04-2016, 04:25 PM
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So any Texas folks that wants to see one in person, please stop by.
Mike
