Why are caravans and trailers different from semi trucks?

 

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QUESTION

Hi John,

Would love to see a video on how the ratio of vehicle weight to trailer weight differs in terms of safety for you like the GWM Cannon compares to a semi-trailer.

The Great Wall can tow three tonnes, allegedly, which is about a 50:50 split between ute and trailer. Whereas the semi can tow 30 tonnes, which is about us 25:75 split.

Without wanting to sound like an idiot, why?

Thanks,

Smooth Walrus

 

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