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U-Haul Trailer Practices Raise Car Accident Risk, Newspaper Reports
National News • June 26, 2007
The nation's largest provider of rental trailers says it is "highly conservative'' about safety, but a newspaper investigation revealed that company practices have actually increased the risk of ...
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Subject: RE: RE: RE: Personal Responsibility
However, who is more responsible for knowing the towing ability of YOUR vehicle: some 18 year old counter clerk at the local Gas Station or You, the owner and about to be tow vehicle operator ? You have an obligation and responsibility to use your vehicle in a safe manner. That includes not towing more than you should. If Hertz rents you a car and you drive 100 mph, would Hertz be responsible for that ?? Of course not. If someone uses a trailer irresponsibly, its the same thing.
As far as only towing something less than the weight of the vehicle, that is ridiculous. Most pick-up trucks weigh 4-5000 pounds and are rated, by the manufacturer, to tow up 10,000 pounds in some cases.