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Trailer getting away video
Here is a GOOD video of what happens when something goes wrong towing even with a heavy duty pick-up, but yeah, you can tow stupid amounts of weight with 1/2 tons as long as you don't go real far :eek:, Smitty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwOqA...eature=related |
looks like the wind got him! out west I have seen semi's almost get blown over from side gusts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzcHoAPjv8w |
holy sh@# !
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He should have pulled over and stopped till the wind died down. Idiot.
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That is nuts!!!
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Perfect example of why I dont tow any faster than 50-55mph at any time. Too many things can happen, even at 55. Atleast at 50-55 you may be able to slow down faster and hopefully control a situation. I hear of guys towing their stuff 75 or faster. Not me.....
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He must have felt something from the wind before that happened. Why he did not slow way down or pull over, is anyones guess.
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Last week here in Utah we had 18 tractor trailers get blown over in one day, while they were parked. Speed isn't always a factor in situations like this.
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Perfect Video to prove my point that a DUALLY is NOT more stable then a single wheel.
The trailer pivoted on the hitch ball like I have said in the past. The dually truck would only help with Payload in the bed, like a slide in camper. Duallys are more for peoples EGOS then anything! LOL! |
Originally Posted by offshorexcursion
(Post 3566765)
Perfect Video to prove my point that a DUALLY is NOT more stable then a single wheel.
The trailer pivoted on the hitch ball like I have said in the past. The dually truck would only help with Payload in the bed, like a slide in camper. Duallys are more for peoples EGOS then anything! LOL! I'm sure a pin on a fifth wheel wouldn't allow the trailer to roll without making the truck roll too and dually rears would definitely keep it more stable in that case. |
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