[96cali]

+1. The soft spots on the Ti are predictable. I am on my second one and they are very reliable. You should prepare yourself for the usual "discovery phase" of ownership when you put in some $/time but really, I never hesitated to take mine anywhere anytime. BTW there is also a Da'lan (D'lan?) trailer hitch available that is pretty invisible w/o the ball. This would allow you to carry gear behind you which is more aerodynamic and does not scratch your car.