[928uk] towing

[Ken Gillett]

Like having been towing things for over 50 years I don't know anything about it, but yeah. Ok, Whatever.


Ken  G i l l e t t

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> On Tue 4 Jun 2024, at 10:51, Paul R Smith via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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> Yes, lots of things affect towing stability, but I'm telling you, from experience, no prediction needed, that a 928 towing a 928 plus trailer is not safe or legal.
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> Smiffy
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> On 04/06/2024 10:42, Ken Gillett via 928uk wrote:
>> Yes, not something I intend to do often. Never hopefully. Just want to know I can do it in an emergency.
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>> Towing is very variable. I have towed a 928 on trailer by my X5 and no problem at any speed. But with the X5 on a trailer towed by a Toyota Landcruiser 50 was the maximum before it got a bit 'out of sorts'.
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>> I used to tow a ski boat of about the same weight as a 928, behind a Peugeot 205 GTi (very small sporty hatchback for those too young to remember 😀) and that was surprisingly ok. The biggest problem was front wheelspin when trying to pull it up the ramp out of the water. Stability at speed was not a problem however.
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>> So it's hard to predict, but I'm sure the 928 will suffice for my needs.
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>> Ken G i l l e t t
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>> S4 auto - ’89 in black/linen
>> S2 auto - '85 in garnet red/grey
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>>> On Tue 4 Jun 2024, at 10:26, Paul R Smith via 928uk<928uk at lists.928.org.uk>  wrote:
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>>> A 928 on a trailer is always going to be heavier than the 928 towing it, so is never going to be advisable at anything close to 60mph. Yes, I have done it, and it was not safe.
>>> The maximum published towing weight for a 928 is 1600kg, so, it is presumably illegal to exceed this, and I'm sure you would find yourself in trouble if you had an accident.
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>>> Smiffy
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>>> On 04/06/2024 10:19, Ken Gillett via 928uk wrote:
>>>> That's what I have in mind. I want to be able to tow a trailer with a 928 on, by a 928.
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>>>> Not only that of course, but be able to do it if I need.
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>>>> Ken  G i l l e t t
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>>>>> On Mon 3 Jun 2024, at 16:00, jonathanrackowe--- via 928uk<928uk at lists.928.org.uk>   wrote:
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>>>>> Paul, if I remember rightly he used to tow one of his 928's on a trailer behind the other. Something like that, I'm sure he can put you straight.
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>>>>> The 928 wiring diagrams do include provision for a trailer coupling, so obviously a towbar was acceptable to Porsche.
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>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>> Jonathan