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Old 01-19-2012, 10:20 PM   #12
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Default I'm not an expert

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Originally Posted by Dave R View Post
I'm not convinced on the wheelbase thing. Tractor trailers disprove it. I think most trailer instability problems are caused by too little tongue weight for the trailer, too much tongue weight for the tow vehicle, lack of a weight distributing hitch and or stabilizer when required, defective equipment, and and poor driving. I've also read my insurance policy and there's nothing in it about tow capacity.
But from what I've been told it's not your insurance company you need to worry about in an accident, it's what the DOT and State police determine.
Any investigation will determine weather your insurance company will even be required to settle on a claim.
One thing I've learned over the years, more is better when towing. Longer wheel base, bigger engine, heavier tow vehicle all add up to a more stable tow.
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