Towing a car trailer with car first time questions
12-18-2015, 10:57 AM
#21
I'd rather be sailing.
Thread Starter
Absolutely no worries!
I was able to glean enough info early so that I could comfortably and safely tow the 208Z home without incident! By the way my son is now, very close to trying to start it!
Given the size and nature of this forum the extra comments, quotes, concerns, and input provide more info for future consideration and also provide a wealth of entertainment! LOL!
Scott
I was able to glean enough info early so that I could comfortably and safely tow the 208Z home without incident! By the way my son is now, very close to trying to start it!
Given the size and nature of this forum the extra comments, quotes, concerns, and input provide more info for future consideration and also provide a wealth of entertainment! LOL!
Scott
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12-19-2015, 10:05 PM
#23
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We may be talking about two different types of towing.
I see long haul using fame attachments and loading suspension and then I see tow guys and local tows going to axles.
I see long haul using fame attachments and loading suspension and then I see tow guys and local tows going to axles.
12-19-2015, 11:34 PM
#24
Senior Member
Towing a car trailer with car first time questions
I was told i needed to reply to clarify my reasoning.
1. I personally don't wrap chains or straps around the rear end so that i don't damage brake lines or possible wiring. The other thing I've seen is people wrapping around the pumpkin/3rd member.
2. I've always hooked to frame because it's the strongest point.
3. On utility trailers it's harder to do with the sides, but on a car trailer with shackles in the middle it's easier to use. That's how I've towed with them.
4. When there's not balance with the weight (think truck with stuff in the bed), i will load backwards.
5. We've loaded Bob tail trucks backwards in the military as well as hmmwv's with trailers. The trailers were hooked up after loading. The reason there is we don't always have a forklift to offload the trailer. Bob tails were two to a trailer, so the front one was backwards and the back one was forwards. Evened out the weight for transport.
5. I preload to prevent bounce. If the load is compressed, it's a lot harder to move side to side.
On a side note, most of the trailers i use are 16 feet plus bed length. The smaller trailers were usually specialty short trailers for equipment like skid loaders and fork lifts.
1. I personally don't wrap chains or straps around the rear end so that i don't damage brake lines or possible wiring. The other thing I've seen is people wrapping around the pumpkin/3rd member.
2. I've always hooked to frame because it's the strongest point.
3. On utility trailers it's harder to do with the sides, but on a car trailer with shackles in the middle it's easier to use. That's how I've towed with them.
4. When there's not balance with the weight (think truck with stuff in the bed), i will load backwards.
5. We've loaded Bob tail trucks backwards in the military as well as hmmwv's with trailers. The trailers were hooked up after loading. The reason there is we don't always have a forklift to offload the trailer. Bob tails were two to a trailer, so the front one was backwards and the back one was forwards. Evened out the weight for transport.
5. I preload to prevent bounce. If the load is compressed, it's a lot harder to move side to side.
On a side note, most of the trailers i use are 16 feet plus bed length. The smaller trailers were usually specialty short trailers for equipment like skid loaders and fork lifts.
Last edited by Manuellabour247; 12-19-2015 at 11:37 PM.
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