SECRETS OF TOWING WITH YOUR COMPACT CAR

Ten small cars from Detroit manufacturers were tested pulling various trailered boats. Every rig worked well because special attention to details was paid: safety factors, load matching and performance features were considered carefully. Six rules are given to insure trouble-free towing. The article is illustrated.

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• Authors:
  • McKeown, B
• Publication Date: 1981-11

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 102-105
• Serial:
  • Popular Mechanics
  • Volume: 156
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Hearst Magazines
  • ISSN: 0032-4558

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Boats; Compact automobiles; Safety; Towing devices
• Old TRIS Terms: Safety practices; Small car
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00361596
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-032 632
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1982 12:00AM