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Thanks, and what do you think about ... XC90

posted by  KlausC on  Fri Aug 6 05:11 CST 2010
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The new 'trucks', Jeep included have a tail wagging option with the tow package which the Volvo does not have. There are also extra tranny coolers.

Your trailer needs to have electric brakes, regardless.

If I remember correctly, the average weight for a person used to be 176lbs, the 2 kid seats in the back are rated at 150lbs combined weight. But reducing the towing for a single up front passenger just doesn't make sense to me. Loading the reat with 150lbs of bagage does make sense.

I would never put more than a class II hitch on any passenger car. My MB GL has a tow rating of 7,000lbs and class IV hitch, but it is required to get an optional brake compensating kit when towing at the upper limits.

If you get a Jeep, make sure that it can easily handle 5000lbs, you do want that kind of cushion.

Klaus
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Two good Volvos, a 220 and a V70R






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