Dear Richard, Tuga, Clarke, Larry & Tom,
You guys are great! I hadn't even thought about implications of a long vs. short tongue. Originally, I was planning on flat towing...but then I starting thinking (always dangerous!)
- I'm a "car-guy" and the idea of what my towed car would be put through (and look like at the end of a trip!)
was a concern (Mini windshields are $$$)
- With a trailer, we could bring our 4x4, which can't be towed
- I just know I'm going to end up needing to back up more than I think, and I'm fine doing it with a trailer (I was already thinking of similar "U-Turn" experiences)
- We can easily haul things not easily put into a basement (tables, mtn bikes, motorcycle or jet ski, etc.
- With the longer tongue, I'm probably less likely to turn so tightly I hit the trailer with the coach (and I'd rather hit the trailer than my car!)
I don't think we'd ever need two cars, so a stacker would probably be overkill
Thanks very much for all your insights!
Mark