Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

lol, easier said than done...

You got that right! Just look at USB cables......

Or... don't.

 

[DieselBound]

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I took this picture today in the Philippines. This is a 125cc Honda with a sidecar mounted. The guy is sitting on top of a canopy, and it looks like he's hauling junk in the side car.
These configurations are quite common over here, they're called trikes.

I'm a bit familiar with such sights there I've always thought it would be fun to take a group of OSHA folks there and force them, strapped to their seats, to see all the various construction activities. For sure, having NITSA folks endure the same experiences (on the roadways) would also be fun! :laughing:

 

[aczlan]

And pushing limits on tow vehicles brakes: here in Europe brakes on all axles are mandatory. And because i have small 195/50R13 wheels it brakes like an anchor.

That's a S70 right? Shouldn't it have 15" rims on it? IIRC on Dad's '98 S70 you could fit 14" rims on the back, but they didn't clear the calipers in the front (when it went off to the scrapyard after it found a power pole they wouldn't pay any extra for his almost new tires, so it left with 14" rims in the back and 15" doughnuts on the front).

Aaron Z

 

[DieselBound]

That's a S70 right? Shouldn't it have 15" rims on it? IIRC on Dad's '98 S70 you could fit 14" rims on the back, but they didn't clear the calipers in the front (when it went off to the scrapyard after it found a power pole they wouldn't pay any extra for his almost new tires, so it left with 14" rims in the back and 15" doughnuts on the front).

Aaron Z

I'm thinking that it's the size of the trailer tires (it's a low deck-over, so less clearance to have larger tires/wheels). Tires/wheels on car look standard.

I know of someone who tows a 2,000 lb trailer behind a MKIV TDI Beetle. Car is significantly modified, has huge over-size brakes and lots of more power, handles the trailer very well.

I ONCE pulled my 16' utility trailer with my F250 without the trailer brakes hooked up. Trailer's weight is 2k lbs. Load was only 1k lbs. I did NOT like the feel of things when I came off the freeway and was slowing down! No concerns with hitting anything/anyone, but you could sure feel the trailer pushing on the end of the truck! Trailer brakes make a HUGE difference.

 

[aczlan]

I'm thinking that it's the size of the trailer tires (it's a low deck-over, so less clearance to have larger tires/wheels). Tires/wheels on car look standard.

Ah, that's probably it.

Aaron Z

 

[BigBlue1]

Tongue weight: i put the coupler an inch lower to have tongue weight even when driving empty. And all my volvos had saggy rear springs after 3 to 400.000km, i will replace them with those of the estate version, which are stronger.

And pushing limits on tow vehicles brakes: here in Europe brakes on all axles are mandatory. And because i have small 195/50R13 wheels it brakes like an anchor.

Despite being illegal, it is certainly not unsafe.The combination tracks and handles really well, though i'd prefer a ton less when hitting the highway.

You go, man!

 

[Renze]

That's a S70 right? Shouldn't it have 15" rims on it? IIRC on Dad's '98 S70 you could fit 14" rims on the back, but they didn't clear the calipers in the front (when it went off to the scrapyard after it found a power pole they wouldn't pay any extra for his almost new tires, so it left with 14" rims in the back and 15" doughnuts on the front).

Aaron Z

I have 205/55r16 on the Volvo and 195/50r13 on the trailer.

I allways frown when i read topics on this site with the question "new trailer, should i buy one or two brake axles" Unles your tow vehicle is twice as heavy as the trailer, an unbraked trailer will push you off the road in an emergency brake...

I bought and rebuilt my trailer to my own specs because i got fed up with the condition of the brakes on borrowed trailers. Brakes and tires must be dead on reliable, and then i dont really care about being a bit overweight.

 

[sixdogs]

I have 205/55r16 on the Volvo and 195/50r13 on the trailer.

I allways frown when i read topics on this site with the question "new trailer, should i buy one or two brake axles" Unles your tow vehicle is twice as heavy as the trailer, an unbraked trailer will push you off the road in an emergency brake...

I bought and rebuilt my trailer to my own specs because i got fed up with the condition of the brakes on borrowed trailers. Brakes and tires must be dead on reliable, and then i dont really care about being a bit overweight.

That's why I always either built a new trailer to my specs or bought a new HD trailer. That way I know I have new and functioning brakes all around and not what some guy "thought" was the way things go back together. The difference between used junk and shopping new is not really that much. and the comfort factor is worth it.

 

[two_bit_score]

That's why I always either built a new trailer to my specs or bought a new HD trailer. That way I know I have new and functioning brakes all around and not what some guy "thought" was the way things go back together. The difference between used junk and shopping new is not really that much. and the comfort factor is worth it.

:thumbsup:

 

[TractorGuy]