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Old May 25th 18, 07:03 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Steve Leonard[_2_]
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Default Car/Truck to pull glider trailer

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 4:55:50 PM UTC-5, Bob Kuykendall wrote:

My Steve Smith fiberglass-skinned steel tube truss with molded fiberglass
top clocked in at 375 lbs.
--Bob K.


375 lbs, Bob? Seems way too low. An Eberle I have for a 301 Libelle came in at about 660. Axle, wheels and tires can push upwards of 175.

Just asking...

Steve Leonard