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Old 03-22-2009, 03:31 PM   #4
fastrob
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Profile:  1976 25' Tradewind
Mount Vernon , Maine
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Check The Capacities, Weights

Check the towing capacities of the vehicles and the loaded weights of the trailers.
80% of max capacity is the sweet spot in my opinion. A 6,000 max cap truck is good for around about a 5,000 lb loaded trailer, 4800 lb if you are mathy.
You call the tune, you pay for the fiddler.

That said the driver, equipment and driving conditions are huge variables.
I know a vintage dealer that tows 30's w a 4 cyl p/u. I think he is crazy.

A 23' is good for a weekender or a single, a 25' is good for a couple for a couple of weeks.

Get a dog bed for the dog, keep them off the couch.

Go for a queen sized bed, babies do very well snuggling with their parents.
MelissaM, I still say go for a queen sized bed.
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