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You can register using your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account, just click here.Sorry, it was a link to a search.I got a "content not found message" so I don't think that is going to answer my question. Or are you telling me it is a stupid question? LOL Z
I would bet on not a receiver hitch per se... I mean not a 2" or even a 1 1/2 square tube type of hitch...There's a slotted version for light weight trailers that should be easy and very cheap to add on. well, assuming there is framing back that far already.
So can you tow the Elio or can the Elio tow. I would like to see somewhere that it says you can use the trailer hitch to tow a trailer behind the Elio.
That is why I researched motorcycle camp trailers and settled for the lightest weight one. I felt there was less risk with it and I need a place to sleep when I travel. Of course I will know more and be able to provide the trailer manufacturer with more information when the Elio is in its final phase of pre-production. Right now the trailer manufacturer feels the trailer I have chosen is a good fit.I was just wondering what issues might exist trying to tow a trailer with a short wheel base 1200 pound car. Those of you that tow trailers with your bikes might have some insight but drawing from the towing best practices I learned there are all kinds of factors that kick in.
I think the 3 wheel design of the elio will pose some other interesting concerns. Like any towing experience, too much weight on the tongue will result in a light front end. I don't think the elio would be any worse than a 4 wheel vehicle in this respect. However, putting too little weight on the tongue would likely reduce the traction of the back wheel. You do still have the 2 wheels on the trailer to hopefully keep the rig straight but I suspect that especially without trailer brakes that the elio would be more prone to seeing the trailer pass the elio when stopping.
- Trailer weight needs to be consistent with what the tow vehicle is rated to tow. Too much weight will result in unnecessary wear, potential for broken suspension or frame, and result in an inability to drive safely with regard to starting, stopping, and maneuvering.
- A trailer over a certain weight is required to have brakes, presumably to keep the trailer from pushing the tow vehicle when stopping.
- The load in the trailer has to be distributed such that there is a certain amount of tongue weight. Too much or too little weight shifted one way of the other will cause significant issues.
- Weight and length of the trailer in comparison to the tow vehicle is very important. A tow vehicle that is too short or too light will be dangerous to drive and will be tossed around by the trailer itself. Every year I see incidents of people killing themselves and others because they take their small suv and try to tow something that it really shouldn't; I'd hate to see that happen to any of the elio family.
The rule with tongue weight is 10-12% of total weight of whatever you're towing or you will experience bad sway which I would imagine would be scary with only 1 rear wheel! I would be very careful towing anything with this car.. Personally I hate towing anything.. Sold my popup a last summer and don't miss towing at all.. This was heavy as popups go weighing over 3,000 lbs plus a fully loaded long bed F150.. Now I just rent a trailer and have it towed to my campsite.. Drive in open the door on the car and crack open a beer Instant camping vacation! Expensive but love the non-hassle of it!I was just wondering what issues might exist trying to tow a trailer with a short wheel base 1200 pound car. Those of you that tow trailers with your bikes might have some insight but drawing from the towing best practices I learned there are all kinds of factors that kick in.
I think the 3 wheel design of the elio will pose some other interesting concerns. Like any towing experience, too much weight on the tongue will result in a light front end. I don't think the elio would be any worse than a 4 wheel vehicle in this respect. However, putting too little weight on the tongue would likely reduce the traction of the back wheel. You do still have the 2 wheels on the trailer to hopefully keep the rig straight but I suspect that especially without trailer brakes that the elio would be more prone to seeing the trailer pass the elio when stopping.
- Trailer weight needs to be consistent with what the tow vehicle is rated to tow. Too much weight will result in unnecessary wear, potential for broken suspension or frame, and result in an inability to drive safely with regard to starting, stopping, and maneuvering.
- A trailer over a certain weight is required to have brakes, presumably to keep the trailer from pushing the tow vehicle when stopping.
- The load in the trailer has to be distributed such that there is a certain amount of tongue weight. Too much or too little weight shifted one way of the other will cause significant issues.
- Weight and length of the trailer in comparison to the tow vehicle is very important. A tow vehicle that is too short or too light will be dangerous to drive and will be tossed around by the trailer itself. Every year I see incidents of people killing themselves and others because they take their small suv and try to tow something that it really shouldn't; I'd hate to see that happen to any of the elio family.