Originally posted by: DrPizza
Doesn't look a whole lot different from my boat trailer. My boat is about 2400 pounds, with most of the weight in the rear (inboard V-6). It seems that the weight of the car would be distributed about the same (since it's parked backwards) - something that was either completely accidental, else was an intelligent thought. But, maybe, just maybe, they drove the car to just the right spot to keep the tongue weight ideal. Looking at the picture, it doesn't appear that the car is too far from this ideal position. Again, had it been parked the other way on the trailer, there'd be too much tongue weight.
As far as a 2400 pound car towing a 2000 pound car - I don't know what the towing capacity is of the vehicle that's doing the towing. If you're looking at a weight ratio, explain why the Ford F150 Diesel will have a rated towing capacity of 15,000 pounds? i.e. it can tow MORE than its own weight.
here Or, how about a Chevy Silverado - curb weight 5659 pounds, towing capacity 10,000 pounds.
Unless I'm mistaken, towing capacity is about torque, suspension, and the ability to brake, more than the weight ratios. Since cars appear to be passing him, it would appear that he's driving slower - perhaps to adjust for his braking distance? My own car - by year/make/model, simply by having the GS package means my towing capacity is increased by 75% from 1000 pounds to 1750 pounds. I don't know what equipment the towing vehicle has on it, therefore I don't know if what he's doing is safely within his vehicle's ratings.
It looks silly, but there's not enough information in those pictures to determine how safe/unsafe it really is.
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