| Click to Post a New Message!
Page [ 1 ] |
|
|
|
trailer sway
Well stated, Bird Senter! Having been involved with the fire dept. for thirty years and in the utility business for twenty five, I can assure you that it makes me very nervous to be driving near RV's and fly by night contractor rigs. I have seen people killed by trailers that were improperly fastened as they left their moorings and headed across the oncoming lanes of traffic. The trailer industry is partly to blame here. Brakes are not required on trailers of less than 1000# (I believe that is the number), so the manufacturers sell them that way knowing full well once a boat, tractor or whatever is loaded onto it, the tow vehicle brakes are going to be inadequate to safely stop the rig (this also eliminates the emergency break-away feature). I have seen children's swing set chain used for safety chain (or none at all) and overloaded rental box trailers secured by temporary bumper hitches on passenger cars. Most of the people using this stuf are totally unaware of the danger to themselves and even more so to others. I possess a CDL to drive a truck should the need arise, many folks driving 40' long motor homes can barley parallel park their cars. I am dead set against government regulation, but highway safety is one place better standards are needed (not in the auto industry). So, to make a short story long John, I use hitches, trailers and the like that are OVERRATED for my needs and build my own margin of safety into every trip.
|
|
 Add Photo
Bookmarks: |
|
| |
|
trailer sway
Frank, It sounds as though you have an ideal tow rig. The trailer brakes are obviously electric and probably were unhooked when they rusted and malfunctioned. Do yourself a favor, rebuild the brakes and install an adjustable electric brake unit inside your truck. I am sure on a nice dry road your rig will stop with that 3500# trailer/tractor/mower behind it, but try it on a freshly wetted surface after a hot day or on snow and ice. You will probably see your tractor and mower passing you. The cab mounted brake unit will allow you to adjust the stopping ability of the trailer brakes or use just them to pull you out of a skid. They are GREAT for icy conditions! Happy motoring, Cutter.
|
|
Add Photo
Bookmarks: |
|
| |
|
Page [ 1 ] | Thread 21910 Filter by Poster:
3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
|
()
Unanswered Questions
Active Subjects
Hot Topics
Featured Suppliers
|
Gas Generator Weather Protecti
11-16-2016, 14:02 
Digg It 
Del.icio.us