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Quote: Originally Posted by Arkarch But its about as close as I would dare go, and I am kinda looking at backing off myself now that I have air suspension... although after a recent high-center, maybe not Arkarch, what size are you thinking of moving towards?

Thanks so much, seems like we don't have a capability issue but are split on the use of towing mirrors. Very much appreciate the pictures - helps me to visualize the solutions implemented.

Yes, they are 32" but I have steel suspension. I was suprized they fit as well. I took lots of measurements before I ordered them. Thank god for Tire Rack's size charts. The tightest spot is near the front inner fender right near the reflector when I turn the wheel. So far so good.

Quote: Originally Posted by medic92 There may be such legislation. There also may be legislation about exceeding the posted speed limit. I am pretty sure there are both. This thread was not to point out the laws that I broke, but to give you guys an idea of the Fuel Economy while pulling such a load. I am also fairly certain that I broke many other laws when the Porsche came off the trailer. Brake controller will be installed before next...

Well, there you go then!! Quite a neat solution. Another big advantage with the marine ones is all the weight you're saving. Four 4-3/4 ton shackles can get quite heavy.

I use tiptronic to select and hold a gear when going uphill or downhill...also will use tiptronic if the transmission is moving between gears a lot (hunting).

Quote: Originally Posted by dcharnet When you tow, do use just use "D" and let the trans figure out where it wants to be? Or do you move to "S" so the rev band in higher? Actually that is not necessary. The Treg recognizes it has something in tow and adjusts its shiftpattern to higher shift points but contrary to Sport mode it will shift in 6th gear while cruising.

I can't believe you are not rubbing somewhere in the front with those tires.

I have driven in soft sand many times in the dunes of Cali near the Mexican/Arizona border. I even did it with the orginal Mich. tires. Experienced soft sand drivers know that you must air down for soft sand. I even drove in the sand with a trailer and did not get stuck. I did it in low with ESP off.

I'm surprised that there isn't legislation in your area requiring installation of trailer brakes and controller for anything over certain (750 kg> (1500lb)<>?) weight before you could use it on the road.