There's a lot of misguided people out there that think you need a massively
oversized pickup to tow anything. (such as an F-250 minimum) I have had two
PRE-1996 pathfinders that have towed more than it's own weight in several
occasions off-road (larger trucks that get stuck)... and on-pavement hold
their own easily up to 2,500~3,000 lbs.
My truck is rated for 5,000 lbs as is the tow package, the ball, and the
trailer. This means I cannot tow more than 5,000 lbs in any case! However
under the California law (and likely other states) you cannot pull more than
3,000 lbs without a brake system on the trailer which is controlled by an
addition system on the truck.
So, if I am going to tow my 1954 M38A1 (2665 lbs) on my trailer I am going
to need the brake system working on it.
Just obey the state laws, and the laws of physics, and everything should be
fine! =)
Aaron Horrocks
Historical Military Vehicle & Mopar Enthusiast
"Parts should be preserved rather than restored, restored rather than
replaced, and replaced only when essential."
-----Original Message-----
From: Gray, Chris [mailto:Chris.Gray@fmr.com]
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 9:19 AM
To: mil-veh@mil-veh.org
Subject: [MV] Pulling Trailers - Weight/Brakes Question
HI All....
Got a question on an M101A1 trailer... I've seen people pull them with M37
and I assume M1008's (and such).... I have a 2001 Chevy Tahoe... I'm
looking to use this trailer with it for some work, its in restoration now,
but I have heard, talking to people that it shouldn't be pulled with my
truck....
I know the weight is OK... Is there something I'm missing here... I can't
see anything wrong with it and I assume it will be fine... Anyone have any
bad experiences...? I pull my M416 just fine...
Has anyone pulled anything bigger than 3/4 ton without additional brakes??
Thanks
Chris
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