RE: Trailering with Subaru Outback - towing equipment recoms

Fauver, James (JamesF@bayarchitects.com)
Fri, 22 Jan 1999 13:19:46 -0600

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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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As a proud owner of a GMC truck, I've tried to get my hands on this
"trailering guide", but the dealer has no idea what I am talking about.
Does anyone know of a national number I can call to get one?

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> In a message dated 99-01-22 09:17:00 EST, SolarFry writes:
>
> Correction:
>
> Should have added that towing packages also include a lower real axle
> ratio.
> Std on Astro is 3.08, mine has a 3.42 allowing towing up to 5000 lbs.
> An
> available 3.73 jacks up towing to 6000lbs. Please note GM publishes
> Trailering
> Guides for GMC trucks. The guide recommends trailer brakes for loads
> exceeding
> 2000lbs including trailer and more frequent transm, motor and axle
> servicing.
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