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02-04-2008, 03:04 PM
Joe,
I think everyone is trying to put forth good advice. Aluminum is worth the difference if you can spend the extra money. The aluminum trailers also sell for not much less than you pay for them. Follow the wheelbase rule, tow capacity ( leave room), and the GVRW for your vehicle makes a difference. Yes, you can tow with a vehicle considered not capable for it, but you will find local police are now checking vehicles on some of our longer tows. One comes to mind last year in the town of Horseheads just outside Watkins Glen. A bunch vehicles (NASA race) were pulled over and the tow vehicle specs along with scales were used to issue tickets AND IMPOUND of trailers. J
Just be safe and smart. You want a combination of vehicle and trailer that gives you easy control of crosswinds, hill climbs, heavy emergency braking. Think about your opinion of a slow moving tow vehicle in your way on the road and then decide what gives you piece of mind.
I think everyone is trying to put forth good advice. Aluminum is worth the difference if you can spend the extra money. The aluminum trailers also sell for not much less than you pay for them. Follow the wheelbase rule, tow capacity ( leave room), and the GVRW for your vehicle makes a difference. Yes, you can tow with a vehicle considered not capable for it, but you will find local police are now checking vehicles on some of our longer tows. One comes to mind last year in the town of Horseheads just outside Watkins Glen. A bunch vehicles (NASA race) were pulled over and the tow vehicle specs along with scales were used to issue tickets AND IMPOUND of trailers. J
Just be safe and smart. You want a combination of vehicle and trailer that gives you easy control of crosswinds, hill climbs, heavy emergency braking. Think about your opinion of a slow moving tow vehicle in your way on the road and then decide what gives you piece of mind.