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Old 01-25-2013, 10:24 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by PRBuzz View Post
Most areas we trailer around here are fairly flat. The steepest thing you will encounter is the boat ramps. Vehicle towing recommendations likely are set covering a wide variety of terrain situations (6% grades???). Around NE we are on the easy side of those so you can probably get away with a heavier load.

I have been instructed it is not PULLING the trailer that is hard, it is STOPPING! 4WD can help on those slippery ramps.
I believe that's why I have no problem. My Trailblazer is pretty heavy and is 4WD. Not AWD but true 4WD with a Limited Slip rear end.

No boat, back in the suds.
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