11-09-2007, 05:08 AM
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Aluminum Vintage Kin
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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
The predictive factors were arrived at by very closely examining over 1000 loss of control accidents while towing an Airstream trailer.
Each loss was examined as to how the tow vehicle was rigged, what kind and brand of hitch was used, what rating or ruggedness the suspension system had, what was added to the suspension system of the tow vehicle, type of sway control, if any, etc.
Gathering that information, very quickly raised "red" flags as to what setup was an accident looking for a place to happen, and what on a small scale was still a mystery.
We documented, "and proved," the cause of 90 percent of those accidents.
I will look in my very old records to see if I can find the original 12 questions that were used in each and every one of those losses.
However, posting them today, in this forums, would probably cause a rash of arguments, that I do not wish to start.
Perhaps I could post them as an article in our web site, for everyones perusal.
Andy
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I believe that you'd have done the RV community a signal service by posting such at Inland RV Center's website.
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2004 2WD Dodge CTD Ram 2500 longbed 6-spd/3.73; Leer topper; 7,400#; 138,000 miles.
19 city/22 mpg solo (63 mph/1800 rpm)
1983 Silver Streak 3411 Supreme; 7,320# w/ Hensley Arrow (TW: 980#/13%)
http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverst...1983/19831.php
Rig is 15,700#; 15 mpg at 63 mph
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