Re: [Amc-list] Recommended Towing weight for the American

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: "Bruce Griffis" <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
" 
" Okay, assuming I sort out the headgasket and myriad minor problems on
" my '65 Rambler American - what would be a recommended towing weight?
" The full load service states 1100 pounds with 3 150 pound passengers
" in front, three 150 pound passengers in back, and 200 pounds of
" luggage. Or is it 1100 pounds total, and subtract the weight of the
" passengers and luggage?

well, 3*150 + 3*150 + 200 = 1100...

that's 1100 lbs carrying capacity - divide it up as you wish between
psgrs and luggage.  this at least partly depends on your springs etc.

towing capacity is somewhat independent of this and might well be 2000
lbs.  length and frontal area can also figure into it; my gf's '01
cherokee is rated not to exceed 5000 lbs but also 25' and 49sf.

tongue weight is generally 10% of the trailer and -does- figure into
the 1100 lbs.
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