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Old February 7th 10, 02:31 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan[_4_]
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Default Typical glider & trailer total weight?

On Feb 5, 11:59*pm, Roger Worden wrote:
What would you say is a typical or average glider trailer weight? I
know, "it depends"... but what is typical?

I'm shopping for a new vehicle and will buy one that I could use if I
crew for someone or to move our club gliders around. Gliders that I
have moved around range from 450 to 850 pounds. I don't own a glider
myself so I've don't know what the trailers weigh. What's the weight
range for typical fiberglass or metal-frame-aluminum-skin glider
trailer?

(I've seen lots of discussion on RAS about towing in general... not
asking for vehicle or towing advice.)

Thanks in advance.


My SZD55 and Avionic AVG15 trailer weigh 1800 lbs; add 100 for
assorted tools etc. I drive a diesel Jetta which does a great job.