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  1. Minidave

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    #2 Minidave, Aug 22, 2011
    Should be able to do it easily....

    I used to haul a boat with my VW Rabbit pickup, same idea, front wheels up out of the wet ramp and on the dry for better traction. Just set the weight of the trailer up right so the tongue weight is correct for the load and it should easily do the job.
     
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    #3 ScottinBend, Aug 22, 2011
    As long as you got traction shouldn't be a problem......
     
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    #4 ke4sfq, Aug 22, 2011
    That's good to hear!

    Nice!

    I am almost to the point now of wanting to do it just to say it can (or can't) be done! I might even be able to get to be the first in a MINI! I also have a friend who says it WILL be recorded on video to make fun of me if it goes horrible wrong. :crazy:
     
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    #5 Jackson, Aug 25, 2011
    Let us know... different variables will provide different results ... but still interested.
    I know some pull a trailer up to 1600 lbs. So weight isn't an issue ... but slipping is.
     
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    #6 RoadRoar, Sep 10, 2011
    I think properly executed this should be no problem. I have pulled a 1,500 lb.trailer up
    some extreme grades and as long as you don't spin the clutch too much you won't burn it
    up. With the class II (3,500 lbs.) min. tow rating on all of the MiniFini systems hitch failure is not the problem. The weakest link in the system is the clutch in the car. O.S. Giken makes an excellent quality heavy duty replacement clutch.