Towing Capacity Concerns

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura) 10/27/2018 at 10:22 • Filed to: None

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wafflesnfalafel > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/27/2018 at 11:14

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yeah - what is the capacity of a convertible Mini? You can get some of those really small standup trailers well under 1500lbs - not exactly recommended but might be doable.  But  all that weight on the rear of the Mini sure would make directional stability squirrely...

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > wafflesnfalafel 10/27/2018 at 11:28

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When my daughters start giving me grandchildren, I’ll be having a blast.

Urambo Tauro > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/27/2018 at 12:22

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If you’re gonna tow with a convertible, at least make sure it has a V8!

shop-teacher > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/27/2018 at 13:08

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Is it wrong that when I see these little toy camper trailers, all I can think about is how far back the rear axle is, an d how much weight that will put on the tongue?

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > shop-teacher 10/27/2018 at 13:23

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I made the same observation, but my thinking was how much more challenging the thing would be to back up and tow.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > shop-teacher 10/27/2018 at 13:24

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But if I had grandchildren, I could play with that rig for a long time with them and enjoy myself.

shop-teacher > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/27/2018 at 16:29

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Actually, the longer the wheelbase, the easier it is to control backing up.

shop-teacher > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/27/2018 at 16:29

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Definitely. Can confirm this.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > shop-teacher 10/27/2018 at 16:43

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Agreed , but less maneuverable, IMHO. And wider turning radius.

facw > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/27/2018 at 18:51

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This seems like a perfectly good place to link to Miss Mercedes Smart towing article:

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Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > facw 10/27/2018 at 20:12

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I saw that. She’s an Oppo I’ve corresponded with quite a bit.

sn4cktimes > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/27/2018 at 20:42

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We’ve got a teardrop trailer. Can confirm it’s twitchy to backup. Very easy to tow. 

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/28/2018 at 03:27

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And no towing mirrors either!!!