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09-13-2016, 10:18 PM
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Crossing chains is how they are supposed to be hooked up.
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09-14-2016, 03:15 AM
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Thanks for the safety tips though. In addition to it, there's one thing that I take note about it. One must not be confused in driving a car or any truck in terms of towing a trailer. Another thing, one must use right size hitch ball for a trailer and always use safety chains.
09-15-2016, 12:55 AM
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09-15-2016, 01:18 AM
#5
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Carry a small bungee cord (one of the real small ones with the plastic ball molded on it.) When the 7-pin connector is plugged into the truck, wrap the bungee around the plug and the truck connector spring-door which has snapped over the connecter's detent. This makes sure that the connector doesn't come loose on the road.
Two years ago I followed a camper for miles on the interstate on a snowy night who didn't realize that his trailer light connector had worked loose, and with no lights he was nearly invisible from the rear. I wasn't able to get the driver's attention and I had to pull off at my exit, but I called police to keep an eye out for him. This bungee cord trick might help you from being that guy.
When unhitched, use the same small bungee to secure the wiring connector to your trailer jack or trailer frame, with the connector pointed down. This keeps it from being filled with rain or mud and prevents it being stepped on.
Two years ago I followed a camper for miles on the interstate on a snowy night who didn't realize that his trailer light connector had worked loose, and with no lights he was nearly invisible from the rear. I wasn't able to get the driver's attention and I had to pull off at my exit, but I called police to keep an eye out for him. This bungee cord trick might help you from being that guy.
When unhitched, use the same small bungee to secure the wiring connector to your trailer jack or trailer frame, with the connector pointed down. This keeps it from being filled with rain or mud and prevents it being stepped on.
09-21-2016, 05:45 PM
#6
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Use a coupler hitch pin/lock.
Along with the crossing of the chains, don't let them drag. They think that is what may have started a few forest fires out here.
Along with the crossing of the chains, don't let them drag. They think that is what may have started a few forest fires out here.
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09-22-2016, 10:57 PM
#9
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I agree...60 to 62 mph is fast enough for me. Trailer tires are usually smaller in diameter then the truck has so they're turning more rpm's per mile and more prone to blowouts.
09-23-2016, 02:21 PM
#10
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Yes slow down. I know people hate on California but the trailer speed limit here is 55 and you will get nailed for going any bit over. Once I got used to going so slow I like it. Feels much safer and much less rushed. The fish will be there when we get there, and the beer will still be cold.