Re: [A/S] Re: Drawtite vs. Warner Brake Controller

[hhamp5246@xxxxxxx]

We've had this discussion about that here before... My personal feeling is 
anyone who tows a 34' 9,800 pound travel trailer with a car the manufacturer 
says will tow 2,000 pounds is looking for trouble.

Even if the car can pull and stop the trailer... there are situations that it 
is just not enough tow vehicle to  do the job.

Imagine a lawyer and jury hearing that you were pulling almost 10,000 pounds 
with what is essentially a sports car..... you would lose that lawsuit on 
those grounds alone.

Before you take anybody's word for what is a good tow vehicle check the 
numbers.  Every car and truck has a manufacturer's tow rating....  you can 
find it right in the owner's manual. 

Never take the word of a person who wants to sell you a trailer. I've seen 
salesman tell people that whatever they drove on the lot is is capable of 
towing whatever trailer they are interested in.

I learned the hard way when I had a 1/2 ton suburban....... I owned an SOB 
for one exit down I-85 and one exit back to the dealer. 

The Hensley is a great hitch, I wouldn't tow without mine..... but I wouldn't 
hook it up to a VW Big and expect the car to become a safe tow vehicle.

Hunter