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Old 09-02-2016, 09:46 AM   #29
Cornishman
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Default Re: Of Interest to members, a reminder of why to inspect your tow rig.

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Originally Posted by ian Simpson View Post
I do not have too much experience hauling deadweights on trailers such as Model A's et al. However, I have some experience hauling live weights, (e.g. two - one thousand pound quarter horses) using a 3/4 ton Chevrolet pickup. I wish I had access to a Range Rover with its superior and modern suspension, better brakes and sophisticated transmission when those horses started fooling around.

Just my opinion.
I tow my Model A, a trailer sailer and occasionally a friend's horse in a purpose built box. The live weight of the horse has never acted any differently to the dead weights of the car and boat. Why should it? It has no room to 'move about'.
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