On 10/1/2012 10:22 AM, son_of_flubber wrote:
I own a very fuel efficient car (40+ mpg) that handles the long drive to the airport at minimal cost. But my fuel efficient car is not suitable for towing a glider trailer... especially if I have to tow the trailer out of a muddy field.

So if I buy a glider, do I need to trade in my very small car for something like a Subaru Forester?

Just about any car can tow a glider. What's more important, IMHO, is
what happens when you have to hit the brakes - hard. Most small cars
will do not do well in this situation. I've towed my glider with a 4 cyl
Honda accord and a 6 cyl Toyota Rav 4. I'll take the Rav 4 any day.

Tony LS6-b "6N"