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• "Trailer Loading and Towing Guide." Sherline Products Inc. (Oct. 13, 2008) http://www.sherline.com/lmbook.htm
• Webster, Rick. "Trailer Towing Tech." 4x4 Review.com. (Oct. 13, 2008) http://www.4x4review.com/feature/trailering.asp