On Jul 29, 2007, at 2:05 PM, Michael Elliott wrote: > > > > > Tom Buese typed: >> On Jul 29, 2007, at 1:43 PM, Michael Elliott wrote: >>> Tom Buese typed: >>> >>>> I have a 4' x 8' HF trailer(1000# capacity) that I have pulled >>>> thousands of miles & not noticed any difference. >>> >>> On the flats, right? >> I have never maxed out the weight, but SLC to SFO has several >> hills(Donner Summit, etc) that didn't seem to make much difference >> in the 3rd gear speed I usually go in those places w/o the trailer. > > I keep tossing back and forth the idea of hauling our little old > streamlined fiberglass clamshell trailer along on camping trips. > I've gotten the camping gear down to a manageable size, it never > takes more than a couple minutes to empty the rear of the van to > make the bed. Still, it would look cool to bring the trailer. Adds > about 200 lbs, I reckon. > > What kind engine you got? A massive 1.9 stock engine. Tom B.-to trailer or not to trailer? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR |
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