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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-19-2014, 09:54 AM
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Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
jmckinley I stand corrected. Sorry. Mel

jmckinley
I stand corrected.
Sorry.
Mel
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-18-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
jmckinley Where did you hear that?? The...

jmckinley
Where did you hear that??

The GVRW AND the GCWR of a motor vehical, (as specified by the vehicle manufacturer), are the total weights allowed for the safe operation of that particular...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-16-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
Dan Good point :thumb: Although I believe...

Dan
Good point :thumb:
Although I believe differently, (and have made a different choice), I have no argument against your choice, (and especially your right to make that choice).
Believe it or...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-16-2014, 09:52 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
TwelveVolt I don't have "industry experience",...

TwelveVolt
I don't have "industry experience", but IMO the answer is YES.

It is my understanding that IF the total combined weight of the coach and the towed vehicle is LESS than the GCWR, (Gross...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-16-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
1mainiac Thanks. Note that the ONLY...

1mainiac
Thanks.

Note that the ONLY mention of a "towed vehicle" in that entire document is in the info pertaining to British Columbia, Canada, which states:
(quote)
"Motorhomes (only) may tow...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-15-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
1mainiac Can you please supply a link to a...

1mainiac
Can you please supply a link to a Federal DOT document stating that a vehicle being towed weighing over 3000 lbs must have brakes.
Thanks
Mel
'96 Safari, '07 Saturn ION toad
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-15-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
Two things I know for sure are that "good common...

Two things I know for sure are that "good common sense" is not really all that COMMON!....... and that this topic has been beat to death!
Mel
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-15-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
Ramzfan Well put. Mel

Ramzfan
Well put.
Mel
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-13-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
DieselTech39 Me thinks you are guessing about...

DieselTech39
Me thinks you are guessing about that!
Mel
'96 Safari
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-13-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,189
Posted By mel s
Ramzfan I'm with you! :thumb: I don't buy...

Ramzfan
I'm with you! :thumb:
I don't buy into "toad brakes", (and lot of the other expensive "paranoia based" RV accessories either)......like a TPM system, a surge protector, a Gen-turi, LED...
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