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Truck vs Car as a tow vehicle
On Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 1:23:41 PM UTC-5, Chris Behm wrote:
I am wondering how often a truck for towing a glider trailer might be an advantage? I have yet to buy my first glider, but of course and thinking that the next vehicle I purchase should be a good one to tow with (Incidentally, thinking of the GMC/Chevy Canyon/Colorado, with the 2.8L inline 4 diesel). But I am wondering how often that a truck is a better choice, all things considered. Thanks. Regards, "Target" Here's a quick little video illustrating the effect of weight distribution on fishtailing, using a treadmill and models https://youtu.be/4jk9H5AB4lM This short video is a little more detailed https://youtu.be/PFzrWHTG5e8 Here's a slightly technical article on some of the important technical factors important in towing trailers with pickups. https://www.hardworkingtrucks.com/ge...-with-pickups/ Here's a comprehensive technical review of towing physics (money required, or a friendly research librarian) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/...23117708968545 Includes interesting references. |
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