Re: Shudder
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:36 am
Yep ... was waiting for Collyn's opinion on yaw & ...........
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Re: Shudder
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:18 am
my old touareg was the same build as an Audi q7, 3500 kg rated............
Re: Shudder
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:49 am
There are several verifiable facts about the particular Jayco model and the particular Audi Q7. The facts raise more questions than answers so I think the original observation is worthy of discussion.
Yes, the tow rating is 3500kg but the weight of the tow vehicle is only 2135kg - a problem in some jurisdictions. The towball weight is 140kg!
Yes, the tow rating is 3500kg but the weight of the tow vehicle is only 2135kg - a problem in some jurisdictions. The towball weight is 140kg!
Re: Shudder
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:21 pm
That's actually heavier than a BT50, which I just picked randomly as an example. Comparing the GCMs would be interesting...
Re: Shudder
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:43 pm
Sorry Jon, I didn’t realise I was naming and shaming and I don’t visit any other forums. I am a 55 year old female person who has only ever towed a trailer twice in her life and I know nothing about motor cars or caravans but when I saw this unit I was gobsmacked that that car should tow that van.
Therefore I was asking people with a lot of knowledge on the subject if I was correct in my assumption.
Thank you.
Janelle.
Re: Shudder
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:46 pm
Re: Shudder
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:49 pm
dream4red wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:13 am Janelle, I am looking at that van and seeing at least a 3 ton van, before the addition of water etc. Our little 16 footer is almost 2 t, because of it having a full bathroom. That one looks at least 26 feet,with a slide out, not a light van at all.
Lance you are right about drivers taking responsibility for their actions. That is definitely not a good looking combination.
I am trying to place that mural. Was the photo taken in Alice?
Hi Pet,
I believe it has a full bathroom, washing machine and a slide-out dining room with storage.
Yes, taken at the back of Coles in Alice Springs.
Re: Shudder
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:27 pm
We don't know the the spec of the car and whether it's been upgraded, plus we don't know the spec of the trailer.
The only way is to see the plates on the trailer showing its weights and the same with the car,
Hence, it's all speculation about the legalities.
The only way is to see the plates on the trailer showing its weights and the same with the car,
Hence, it's all speculation about the legalities.
Re: Shudder
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:10 pm
Ok. Well I think it looks ridiculous and would not get in that car if I was bitten by a tiger snake and it was the only way to hospital. 
Re: Shudder
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 1:57 am
I'm hearing you girl. Thanks for the tourist info, I get it right some of the time too! 
Jon, nobody is slanging off at the vehicle driver. This is obviously just what we see in the photo and based on our opinions, nothing sinister in that.
Jon, nobody is slanging off at the vehicle driver. This is obviously just what we see in the photo and based on our opinions, nothing sinister in that.