On Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:58:23 GMT, Alotta Fagina
wrote:

You wrote:

I am considering purchasing an '06 175, which when on a trailer with
gas will come in at about 2,400 lbs. My Windstar has a towing capacity
of 2,000 lbs. As I will be using the boat at a ramp about 3 miles
away, do I run the risk of fishing my van out of the river?

Since you don't know how to subtract 2,400 from 2,000, I say GO FOR IT!


duh, I think your dry humor will be lost on the original poster. Since
it was such an idiotic question I wonder if the original poster was
either unstable or trying to get a rise.

No, the humor was not lost. It was a legit. question, but I guess it
did not pass muster with some. It is a shame that one cannot feel free
to post a question without the possibility of sarcastic responses.
Everyone is new to something at some point.

For those who answered the question without the need to feel better
about themselves at other's expense, I appreciate your help.


wrote:
On Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:58:23 GMT, Alotta Fagina
wrote:

You wrote:

I am considering purchasing an '06 175, which when on a trailer with
gas will come in at about 2,400 lbs. My Windstar has a towing capacity
of 2,000 lbs. As I will be using the boat at a ramp about 3 miles
away, do I run the risk of fishing my van out of the river?

Since you don't know how to subtract 2,400 from 2,000, I say GO FOR IT!


duh, I think your dry humor will be lost on the original poster. Since
it was such an idiotic question I wonder if the original poster was
either unstable or trying to get a rise.

Richcosta wrote:

For those who answered the question without the need to feel better
about themselves at other's expense, I appreciate your help.

I didn't see any mention of braking. If you try this be
sure your van's brakes and tires are in good shape and leave
*lots* of room.

-rick- wrote:
Richcosta wrote:


For those who answered the question without the need to feel better
about themselves at other's expense, I appreciate your help.


I didn't see any mention of braking. If you try this be sure your van's
brakes and tires are in good shape and leave *lots* of room.


Yup I mentioned it a while back.
A number of vehicles rated for 2000 lbs towing demand trailer brakes if
the total load exceeds 1000 lbs.
eg... my 1995 Plymouth Voyager

No, the humor was not lost. It was a legit. question, but I guess it
did not pass muster with some. It is a shame that one cannot feel free
to post a question without the possibility of sarcastic responses.
Everyone is new to something at some point.

For those who answered the question without the need to feel better
about themselves at other's expense, I appreciate your help.


wrote:
On Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:58:23 GMT, Alotta Fagina
wrote:

You wrote:

I am considering purchasing an '06 175, which when on a trailer with
gas will come in at about 2,400 lbs. My Windstar has a towing capacity
of 2,000 lbs. As I will be using the boat at a ramp about 3 miles
away, do I run the risk of fishing my van out of the river?

Since you don't know how to subtract 2,400 from 2,000, I say GO FOR IT!


duh, I think your dry humor will be lost on the original poster. Since
it was such an idiotic question I wonder if the original poster was
either unstable or trying to get a rise.