In a message dated 1/27/00 10:58:19 PM, michaeldaly_at_home.com writes: >Two sea kayaks and a rack are about the same weight as one small person. >The gear I carry for two on a long weekend's trip weighs about the same >again. >Not what I'd consider an excessive load and well within the ratings for >the car. Within the weight ratings, certainly. But what about factoring in the additional wind resistance load (s) both just plain going down the road, and also in crosswinds? A 4 cylinder with 2 'yaks on the roof, while not overloaded weightwise, may be for long trips "resistance" wise. The engines, transmissions, axles, and even the tires, are not made to endure these loads. Yes, I used to haul a 19' boat around behind a 72 Capri 4 cyl, so yes, I know it can be done. Doesn't make it right tho. Course, as a mechanic, I say please do push that baby way harder than it was intended, cause I love to bill those repairs out! Ultimately, buy what you need. Keep in mind, we all have different needs from our vehicle. My full size diesel pickup is certainly now what most people would buy to haul a 'yak or three. But since I tow heavy trailers daily, its what I need, so I bought it. If your lifestyle is such that a moped with a 'yak trailer works, please, buy it and get on with life.... Scott Dieselin along, north of Cuba *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Jan 28 2000 - 03:29:44 PST
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