[VAC] Re: towing

[Patrick Ewing <pre52@xxxxxxx>]

To all,

A very important thing to realize when attempting to tow a large trailer 
with a marginal rig is that if you are ever involved in a mishap the 
insurance company will be on your case.

God forbid, ....................... but if ever there is an accident 
they look for all sorts of ways to get out of paying. Bald tires is one, 
................... towing something heavier than the tow vehicle is 
rated for is another. And for good reasons as someone who attempts to 
"over-load" their rig is much more likely to be involved in an accident.

Toyota builds an excellent rig, ................... but a 4-Runner was 
NOT designed to tow the loaded weight of a large trailer around. To 
attempt to do so will shorten the life of the rig as well as being 
possibly dangerous.

For EVERYONES safety ...................... please stay within the 
manufacter's stated limits for your tow vehicle.

Pat Ewing
(Yes, years ago I've towed a 35 ft. SOB with a Chev pickup with a 250 6 
cyl.)