andy levy wrote:
>
> Jason Bleazard wrote:
>
>> No, I don't think I'd do that either. Have you ever parked next to a
>> 4Runner? They're definitely smaller than a Dak, especially the older
>> ones. Even regular cab gen II Daks. And this trailer is considerably
>> shorter than 30 feet.
>>
>> What was the weight of the 30' trailer? What was the rating of the
>> 4Runner? Just curious how close he was to the ratings.
>
>
> I don't know the limits or weight, but suffice to say he was definitely
> toeing the line, if not over. When my parents told me what had been
> bought and what would be hauling it, I believe my response was "so when
> will we be seeing them on the news?"
>
>
Actually, I think it was a grand combination of a) short wheelbase, b)
long trailer, c) speed (he's a leadfoot), d) unfamiliarity with his rig
and how to control it, and e) friction anti-sway vs. Reese, Hensley,
PullRite, etc. plus whatever caused him to start swaying in the first
place.
It was a 4300 lb deadweight, 29' trailer being hauled by a 4 Runner with
2 adults, 2 dogs, and who knows how much gear. 4Runner rated for 5000 lbs.
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