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Connoisseur_of_fine_cars
11-03-2011, 12:39 AM
Is there any special way to drive a small car like Yaris with a 300 pound trailer? Just curious if I need to keep the trailer from flipping sideways during turns. I saw a video on Youtube. A light trailer was being towed by a small car, and the only thing on the trailer was a kid. The car turned at low speed, and the trailer with the kid flipped sideways.

nemelek
11-03-2011, 06:53 PM
Rule #1 while towing is to never forget you have a trailer behind you.

Rule #2 never forget rule #1.

Although I didn't see the video, I quess the center of gravity was too high or shifting load weight. Shouldn't be a problem if your load is secured and loaded properly.

A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby
11-03-2011, 07:00 PM
yes

you drive slower -everywhere- until you figure out how it handles