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[A/S] Rear Bumper load

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From: James Newton <newton_j@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:52:53 -0800
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Back when the gas shortage (availability) was a problem (1978), I added two "jerry 
cans" to my rig, a 22' Land Yacht, single axle.  These were mounted on the rear 
bumper and added about 70 lbs.  This was almost a serious mistake, since it 
changed the balance of the trailer and hitch load.  I had one (ONLY ONE) attempt 
to pull on to the freeway which produced such bucking and swaying that my heart 
was in my mouth.  Needless to say, the gas cans immediately were removed and put 
in the trunk of the tow car (a big Mercury sedan) and we had a much more stable 
and serene journey.  Lesson learned without catastrophe!

Jim
now pulling a tandem axle Safari.  LOL

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