trailers v vehicle loads

Submitted: Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 20:58
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we've recently returned from a trip across the simpson.dispite the hype about trailers, we both took modified 500kg (loaded) cub campers. we had no more trouble than anyone else was having and the decreased load in the car certainly helped them survive the conditions.Admitedly most campers are a lot heavier and would no doubt cause headaches.while therehowever,I was astounded to see some of the loads people put on their 4bys.Full luggage compartments and roofracks with huge loads of fuel,water,swags,tents and even firewood.My point is this,for my money travelling with a light trailer is far more environmentally friendly than to struggle through in a makeshift double decker bus.what I saw some of those poor vehicles enduring i would never do to my own.Next point for discussion is this.How many people loading roofracks and cargo areas actually know how much the're carrying?It takes surprisingly little heavy items such as fuel,water and recovery gear to exceed the gross vehicle weight,especially if it is decked already with goodies like bullbar,winch,duall battries etc.a decent bingle and you'd better hope the insurance company dosn,t start asking questions.
see yas in the dust sometime
F.M.
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