[AT] Somewhat off topic: Pull behind lawn vacs

[Greg Hass]

For almost ten years I have wanted a pull behind lawn vac. I know I 
could get buy without it but would like one. I have a sweeper, but it 
just doesn't do the job. Much of my lawn is what used to be a barnyard. 
I never seeded it but have just what grew; mostly quack grass. Some of 
it grows so fast that no matter how often I mow the clippings can't 
settle fast enough. I could just let the clippings stay; sometimes they 
are are 2 inches deep and a day after cutting I will go over them 2 or 3 
times to try and spread them out but thats not the answer. As I said I 
could get by as is but I enjoy such things and don't have outside 
hobbies. I would just consider it like buying a $1200 crossbow to hunt 
deer a few evenings a year. My reason for posting is I wonder if anyone 
has one or knows someone who does and if so, do they work and what brand 
would be good. I have looked online and read many reviews but they don't 
help much. Those with fabric hoppers say they tear and those with solid 
hoppers say they don't dump well and that the back doors keep popping 
open and they have to add bungee cords to keep them shut. Also, most 
companies are loose with the truth. DR power equip. for instance 
advertises free shipping  all over their website but when I tried 
checkout to see how it worked I find that free shipping is only to the 
freight depot where you must pick it up. Delivery to your home or a 
business is an extra $100; well OK, $99. I would love any help or advice 
this list can give me.
      Greg Hass