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Location: Dane Country | Being a professional cross country mover, I think I know something about towing.I have a CDL (Commercial Drivers License). I have all endorsements (tanker,doubles,triples,hazmat,auto and motorcycle). I also have 2 million safe miles in commercial vehicles alone. It is just not towing capacity you need to look at. When towing anything in a panic stop the object being towed will plow forward.If you have you vehicle loaded to max(family,gear,luggage etc.) and then add max trailer weight that's a huge load.When towing there is motor strain,tranny strain and most important brake strain. Make sure you have a vehicle that will handle what you intend to use it for.To give another example I have a kid that works for me he took an old car and added big rims and tires.That is a lot of weight over stock. He was replacing brakes alot. I helped him put larger brakes on the car,problem solved. If it is you,dog and boat your fine.Family,dog,equipment,luggage and loaded boat trailer go bigger. |
