Safe towing--not!

WD40 · Sep 4, 2012

Someone went and bought a nice new Toy Hauler RV, and a dealer only interested in a sale didn't check to see if they had a enough truck to pull the trailer. The dealer also didn't make sure the owner knew the right way to hook everything up.
Doug

Ken · Sep 4, 2012

joshuabardwell said:
You know, at the time, I was simply dumbfounded and then went on about my way, but I have since wondered whether I should have called it in. I try not to be a busybody and live-and-let-live, and I especially don't like calling the cops on people, but the more I think about this, the more dangerous it seems. I thought about trying to flag the driver down, but what was I going to do: tell him his rig was unsafe on the side of the road? That's not going to go over well.

Traveling on interstate and was passed by driver with expensive bass boat with the tye strap dragging 20 feet behind the boat.Boat was only held to trailer by front tow rope and riding on one fender then a bump on other fender. Indicated to him a problem and he stopped and so did I and he told my to mind my own business.got back in car and hope the best with him.
ken

aczlan · Sep 4, 2012

Ken said:
Traveling on interstate and was passed by driver with expensive bass boat with the tye strap dragging 20 feet behind the boat.Boat was only held to trailer by front tow rope and riding on one fender then a bump on other fender. Indicated to him a problem and he stopped and so did I and he told my to mind my own business.got back in car and hope the best with him.

A fool he was. I would have noted his plate numbers, then called 911 to report a unsecured load. Having that come off and through someone's windshield would be unpleasant (at best).

Aaron Z

Diamondpilot · Sep 4, 2012

Look at the bumper and the creases in the body. That truck is all kinds of tweaked. Its just not up to the task.

The GM factory hitches have always left a lot to be desired being hung off the bumper. Now the new 2.5" GM hitches are much better but only found on the 3/4 tons and up which is what this fool needs.

Chris

clee4020 · Sep 4, 2012

joshuabardwell said:
You know, at the time, I was simply dumbfounded and then went on about my way, but I have since wondered whether I should have called it in. I try not to be a busybody and live-and-let-live, and I especially don't like calling the cops on people, but the more I think about this, the more dangerous it seems. I thought about trying to flag the driver down, but what was I going to do: tell him his rig was unsafe on the side of the road? That's not going to go over well.

About as safe as videoing while driving down the interstate...

joshuabardwell · Sep 4, 2012

clee4020 said:
About as safe as videoing while driving down the interstate...

:duh: Stay on topic! This isn't about me! :hissyfit:

Ken · Sep 4, 2012

aczlan said:
A fool he was. I would have noted his plate numbers, then called 911 to report a unsecured load. Having that come off and through someone's windshield would be unpleasant (at best).

Aaron Z

Was traveling in company vehicle and had other things to do than call 911 then hang around until the local police to arrive. And something about the attitude of young adults that has changed. Kind of think the value of life is less.

ken

94BULLITT · Sep 4, 2012

Not only is that a heavy load for a half ton but that is a really short wheelbase to tow that with. Maybe the hitch is crooked because the frame is bent?

aczlan · Sep 4, 2012

Ken said:
Was traveling in company vehicle and had other things to do than call 911 then hang around until the local police to arrive. And something about the attitude of young adults that has changed. Kind of think the value of life is less.

I have called in to report people driving foolishly (ie: both tires over the double yellow line on a curve with oncoming traffic) and have never been asked to stick around to speak to the officer, they just get a name and phone number.

Aaron Z