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Originally Posted by Stuart

I think you might find some issues with crabbing side to side with that trailer attached. You might just end up rotating around the trailer, but it will be interesting to see how it turns out.

There's a solution to this. I'm not able to share what it is, but in due time the knowledge will be made public. (read: once it's to late to change your designs to copy it)

Originally Posted by Woody1458

if you can get passed the issues with dragging the trailer at your side when you switch the wheel directions, crab should be great. The use of transverse friction will really help with turning and stopping.

Read above. Yeah, we've got some ideas on how a crab will aid steering and braking. Plus, there's no real problem, as each wheel is independently driven... Hurrah traction control!

Originally Posted by EricVicenti

Swerve is always nice, but I don't think its worth it, especially this year, as this year we have to deal with the low friction, and need to tow around the cumbersome trailer anyhow.

Addressed this too above.