Bernie Baake wrote:
Backing is a problem with the toad but so is the overhang on the buses that are suitable for the timing and scoring equipment. Apparently the swaying all over the road is not just a problem with the THSCC bus, but with all long tailed vehicles that tow heavy trailers.
I understand you see it as a bad band aid, I see it as an alternative that I have seen in operation and it works. As far as licensing that would have to be clarified, but again maybe Virginia law sees it as a hitch. Maybe NC would see it that way also, who knows??
I think you're making sweeping generalizations about the bus situation. Just because the current situation isn't good doesn't mean all of them suck, either. Changing that ratio significantly along with a heavier and stronger chassis *will* help. You apparently don't think it will help much, others disagree. Not much we can do about that.
As for the legality of the thing, there's no way to *know* without buying one, I'd bet. You might be able to take some GOOD pictures of one to the DMV and get an opinion, but you need to go to a driver's license office, not a tag office, where you can get an actual officer. And even then there's a good chance they might refer you to "Raleigh", but I'd say there's a better than average chance your outcome won't be good, given my dealings on matters like this so far. Once you start asking, they're very conservative.
And, IMHO, in a CLUB setting, we should be asking on ambiguous matters. If someone wants to take that kind of chance on their own, fine. But it would be too cavalier to not ask given what we know and expect random folks to hop in and drive a couple counties away.
And you didn't address the difficulties that backing this thing WILL cause at some point. You're trying to push a rope up hill...
--Donnie
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