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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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Reciently i went on vaction, i drove, and as i was driving i saw several explorers towing campers, which were way too heavy for the explorer, the back end was so low that the clearence between the wheel well and the tires was like an inch, the first one i saw i thought this guy was crazy and is going to lose control he was all over the road, i imetetly floored it and passed him as fast as i could, and too my surprise i saw several more explorers on the highway with the same situation, the slightest guest of wind or sligtest move on the steering wheel would make them jerk and begin to move back and forth , i was surprised it did not see a spin out or roll over. I dont understand why people do this, it is completly unsafe for your self and other drivers on the road.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Too much tongue weight will make the tow vehicle sway, but some people are clueless about this. Also, some trailer dealers will tell you anything to make a sale.

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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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I wish it was standard to put a weight distribution and anit-sway system with every trailer. They make all the difference in towing safely!
 
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