On Jul 29, 2007, at 2:05 PM, Michael Elliott wrote:

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>> On Jul 29, 2007, at 1:43 PM, Michael Elliott wrote:
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>>>> I have a 4' x 8' HF trailer(1000# capacity) that I have pulled
>>>> thousands of miles & not noticed any difference.
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>>> On the flats, right?
>> I have never maxed out the weight, but SLC  to SFO has several
>> hills(Donner Summit, etc) that didn't seem to make much difference
>> in the 3rd gear speed I usually go in those places w/o the trailer.
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> I keep tossing back and forth the idea of hauling our little old
> streamlined fiberglass clamshell trailer along on camping trips.
> I've gotten the camping gear down to a manageable size, it never
> takes more than a couple minutes to empty the rear of the van to
> make the bed. Still, it would look cool to bring the trailer. Adds
> about 200 lbs, I reckon.
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> What kind engine you got?

A massive 1.9 stock engine.

Tom B.-to trailer or not to trailer?
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> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
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