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Spexxvet · 10-10-2014, 07:58 AM

That's pretty cool

Gravdigr · 10-10-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Yeah> I have no idea how it behaves. A beetle is a pretty light car and would probably behave weird pulling a trailer. But it looks like it works.

I have very little experience pulling trailers.

Seeing as the hitch is in the center of the car, you'd have to rethink things in terms of turning radius, and you'd have to re-learn backing up (or turn it around and drive forward, like in the vid) compared to a trailer that attaches at the extreme rear of the car.

Also, the trailer is too vehicle-specific, that particular trailer wouldn't work if you drove, say, a '72 Buick Electra 225.

footfootfoot · 10-10-2014, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

Yeah> I have no idea how it behaves. A beetle is a pretty light car and would probably behave weird pulling a trailer. But it looks like it works.

I have very little experience pulling trailers.

I'm guessing that explains the placement of the hitch.

fargon · 10-11-2014, 06:01 AM

That tow rig would put weight on the Bug, it will handle better than if it had a bumper hitch. But it would kill the Bug.

Spexxvet · 10-11-2014, 08:38 AM

FWIW, It's not that far removed from a fifth wheel travel trailer

xoxoxoBruce · 10-15-2014, 11:27 AM

It is in that the VW can turn completely around giving it an order of magnitude more maneuvering capability. Backing? No, turn it around and push it in the spot. The fifth wheel type mount in the center of the car should make it very stable on the road for it's size. But like anything VW related you have to be conscious and cautious about weight.

monster · 10-20-2014, 11:14 AM

Inflatable unicorn horn for cats.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/155..._headline_1554

I don't even

xoxoxoBruce · 10-20-2014, 12:48 PM

Do you want to die painfully? 'Cause that's how you die painfully.

Gravdigr · 10-29-2014, 11:41 AM

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Myself, I want me one o' them bendy-backed chairs.

Gravdigr · 11-09-2014, 04:42 PM

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Gravdigr · 11-09-2014, 04:44 PM

Whoa.

Carruthers · 11-09-2014, 04:48 PM

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Brazilian?

Gravdigr · 11-13-2014, 04:03 PM

Yep, they're really a thing.

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I'm Grav Digr, and I approve this munition.

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Gravdigr · 11-27-2014, 03:42 PM

Well, looks like this is how I'll die:

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Only 40 proof, though.

That's gotta be an awful drunk, too.

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10-15-2014, 11:27 AM	#756
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monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Inflatable unicorn horn for cats. http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/155..._headline_1554 I don't even __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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