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Originally Posted by gmc
Yes.. big difference...
A normal trailer as no steering wheel that can turn and try to ‘wag the dog’... A four down toad has an unlocked steering wheel (needed to follow) that can do its own thing if not ‘tamed’ by the tow vehicle. It’s the weight difference between the RV and toad that makes it a non-issue.
Edit: found quote in Roadmaster Falcon towbar manual:
“• Never tow a vehicle with one of a comparable weight. The towed vehicle’s weight should never exceed 40 percent of the towing vehicle’s weight.
Towing a vehicle with one of similar weight will cause the towed vehicle to override the towing vehicle, result- ing in “jackknifing,” “leapfrogging” or “fishtailing.” Serious damage to both vehicles, as well as the towing system, could result.”
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OK, good to know. I better do some more investigating on this one!
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