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Flat tow or trailer? |
grantsfo |
Mar 24 2006, 02:02 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I'm going back and forth on the idea of flat towing or getting a trailer. If I get a trailer I will need to get a tow a larger vehicle. I truly dislike driving most trucks and SUV's as daily drivers due to my commute over twisty mountain roads. My driveway is not too trailer freindly as well. However I have plenty of room for a trailer.
So I can flat tow with my Audi A4 or sell the Audi and get a sports ute or car with more towing capacity. Biggest problem I see is that all the vehicles I would consider driving have a maximum towing capacity of 3500 lbs. I think that might be cutting it close once I get trailer fully load with the 914, tools etc. Is anyone towing a 914 and trailer with smaller SUV like a BMW x3 or a bigger station wagon? Man this whole race car thing is a commitment! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
DanT |
Mar 25 2006, 11:33 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Towing anything behind another vehicle can be interesting (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
Remember you have something behind you. And adjust your driving style and speed accordingly. I have been towing trailers of various kinds including RVs of over 15,000 pounds for over 35 years and have never had any problems. Not just what your tow vehicle is, but how it is set up have a major impact on the safety of your rig, and the comfort you feel behind the wheel. I have driven everything from 914s to 18 wheelers and the comfort behind the wheel is always directly related to how the tow vehicle was set up and maintained. |
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