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Subject:Re: da'lan hitch
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:35:45 -0400

Be aware that towing consists of TWO factors. Accelerating and BRAKING.
While your Vanagon may be capable of slowly accelerating more than 1500
pounds, STOPPING that additional weight (especially if your trailer
doesn't have auxillary brakes) is a whole 'nother matter.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at 01:20  AM, Richard Barker wrote:

>  I think you can fudge the total weight numbers, but not by
> 1000 lbs.