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]

 

[V65ozzie]

That's a good video. I'm guilty of getting complacent about trailer height too. Here at work we have a 2 car enclosed deckover. Its easy to forget that its which is taller than the average car trailer and has roof vents as well.

A couple times while on road trips in urban areas I've sailed under low bridges out of habit and a moment later asked myself "wait, how tall was that!?"

I recently modified the racks on my service truck, they top out at 8'3". Last weekend while out on a call, I was about to go under a local bridge when I realized that the clearance is only 8" I brought that F250 to a rapid stop! I go under that bridge all the time, but this was *almost* the first time in the F250. I'm putting a big label on the dash, just in case one of our crews is using it......
11 FOOT 8 - The Canopener Bridge One of my favorite websites, the owner of the site is a business genius, check out the "art".
My local bridge is lower, but no cameras.........

 

[Spanner]

I recently modified the racks on my service truck, they top out at 8'3". Last weekend while out on a call, I was about to go under a local bridge when I realized that the clearance is only 8" I brought that F250 to a rapid stop! I go under that bridge all the time, but this was *almost* the first time in the F250. I'm putting a big label on the dash, just in case one of our crews is using it......
11 FOOT 8 - The Canopener Bridge One of my favorite websites, the owner of the site is a business genius, check out the "art".
My local bridge is lower, but no cameras.........

Fantastic entertainment! Thanks. The "art" is, indeed, brilliance in retail. :laughing:

 

[ultrarunner]

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.

Going out on a limb here but I towed my 15' 6" ski outboard with my 1930 Model A at Tahoe...

No issues and drew quite a crowd every time I went down the launch....

 

[V65ozzie]

Quick story. Wife wants to go to beach with friends, total of 15 people, only have two vehicles that are 4 wheel drive. So, my Jeep and her pathfinder get loaded up like pack mules, the jeep doesn't care, it was built for this stuff, both vehicles have luggage racks in the receiver hitch. Get almost to the beach, convoy of 4 vehicles. Plan is to stop, take gear to beach, then ferry additional people to beach from parking area. The wife and her friends decide to stop at a store, to pick some stuff up, I drive out on the sand to offload the jeep and my passengers when I get a call, I need to go back. I baha'd back across the beach and headed to their location.
I find the Pathfinder on the side of the road, with the rack lying in the road. Drivers swerving around it, horns blaring......Apparently while at Walmart or wearever, someone decided to steal the lock pin. 7 miles after leaving the store, it fell off. I know for a fact I pinned it before the trip, because I had to steal a pin from another vehicle. The ladies gave a valiant effort to move it, but the weight of 3 coolers, chairs, boogie boards and associated what not proved beyond their efforts.
And, she managed to get the Pathfinder stuck in the sand when we left that night, someone pulled her loose before I got turned around.....car full of women, in bathing suits, on the beach, stuck.......
Locks pins, hitches....it doesn't matter, around here, if it's not locked down, someone will steal it. I once caught a guy trying to steal the hitch off my jeep, while I was in it eating my lunch! That didn't turn out well for him.....
I done some weird stuff in my time, sometimes my stuff looks like the Beverley Hillbillies are coming to town.....never once lost a load.......touch wood.

 

[aeblank]

Going out on a limb here but I towed my 15' 6" ski outboard with my 1930 Model A at Tahoe...

No issues and drew quite a crowd every time I went down the launch....

I have a 48 PowerWagon and want to tow my camper with it in the worst way...

 

[teg]

...someone decided to steal the lock pin...

Was on an overnight canoe trip on the Neuse, put in at I-95 Selma and parked our truck down Richard Bridge Rd. (Sat. night, local gathering spot).

:grumpy:
Pretty sure they did not "need" my lynch pin, also, pretty sure they just thought it was funny as heck.

I always double check my connection and that was when I noticed it was missing. Trailer had 8 canoes... and most likely would have been funny... to them. Sorry I had to disappointed them...

 

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

Going out on a limb here but I towed my 15' 6" ski outboard with my 1930 Model A at Tahoe...

No issues and drew quite a crowd every time I went down the launch....

I knew a guy who had a nicely restored Model A that could have towed just about anything.....

It had a 455 Olds in it, with the appropriate transmission and rear axle. :laughing:

 

[ultrarunner]

I have a 48 PowerWagon and want to tow my camper with it in the worst way...

Had a friend now gone that towed a two horse trailer all over with his bought new Willys 1950 Pickup... he did have a brake set up for the trailer and re-powered the Pickup with a 283... looked good going down the road...

 

[ultrarunner]

I knew a guy who had a nicely restored Model A that could have towed just about anything.....

It had a 455 Olds in it, with the appropriate transmission and rear axle. :laughing:

No pictures but true story...

I was on the SF Bay San Mateo Bridge in my 100% stock 1930 Model A pickup... the bridge is miles long.

Another guy was driving a hot rod Model A coupe with a Chevy V8... nice guy and very nice car.

Well... all of a sudden the group come to a halt as the only Hot Rod stalled... turned out to be fuel problem.

Anyway... I pull around and back up and tow him off the bridge... plenty of people were taking pictures and giving me the thumbs up... all stock 1930 Model A towing a very nice Street Rod...

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Got off the interstate tonight on my way back to office behind a guy driving a flatbed tow truck with a skid steer on it. The skid steer was facing rearwards, at the back of the bed. He had one chain hooked from the top of the bucket to the center rear of the bed (and was loose, with no binder, just looped to the back of the bed), and he had his winch cable tow hook hooked over the cutting edge of the bucket going forwards (and under the bucket). The tow cable was also loose going forwards. He had an atv 4 wheeler sitting crossways on the front half of the bed with no tie downs on it at all. And he was towing this down the interstate.

No pics, as I was driving in traffic and didn't want to risk it.