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[A/S] Re: Newbie Towing Questions




Let's see, GVW of Safari 25C is 6,300 lbs and Club Wagon is rated for 
4,700???  Dealer to install hitch, weight dist. and sway??????

Do yourself a favor and research hitches, Weight Dist. bars and sway 
control.  Letting the dealer do this for you is a mistake.  Check out 
Equal-i-zer (the brand), Reese Dual Cam, Hensley, Pullrite. Don't 
even consider the friction sway control that the dealer is probably 
installing. 

Remember, the dealer is selling you a trailer that exceeds the rating 
of your vehicle, why trust him to give you good advise on hitches, 
sway and w/d. 

Also, don't sign any waiver that you understand that the trailer 
exceeds the recommendations of the tow vehicle. They might slip that 
in there to protect them in case of accident.