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[A/S] FORMULA FOR TOWING
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- Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2005 13:18:23 +0000
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You need the Weight to horse power ratio:
The rated weight of your trailer + the weight of the car divide by
the car rated horse power.
So,
my trailer: (3800 lbs.+5,500 lbs.)/325hp = 28.6 lbs per hp.
20 lbs/hp to 30 lbs/hp = hot rod.
30 lbs/hp to 40 lbs/hp = normal performance.
50 lbs/hp to 60 lbs/hp = high end over load. Danager on wet roads.
This is all out of my 1964 Airstream manual.
The hoot is these cars pulled them in the 50's.
This web link will help you out:
http://www.vintageairstream.com/FAQ/FAQ_index.html