Good Video for Towing Season

NDwalleyes · Apr 17, 2017

For those that have never gotten to $hit their pants in real life while pulling an improperly or overloaded loaded trailer, this is an excellent demonstration of weight distribution dynamics.

luvcatchingbass · Apr 18, 2017

That's pretty neat actually.

pluckem · Apr 18, 2017

Its easy to see in that demo and have seen it before, but any tips to translate this into real life?

How does one find the ideal weight balance between the tongue, trailer axle, behind trailer axle, etc..?

Kickemup · Apr 18, 2017

When I pull the camper long distance I like to put all the weight on top of and in front of the axles. My water tanks are always filled they are centered over the axles. I don't usually get to much sway unless I have a strong side wind.

BrokenBackJack · Apr 18, 2017

Seen a half ton pickup do this once with a big bumper hitch camper he was towing. Ended up finally in the ditch without hitting anyone but the guy could hardly talk or walk when he got out of his pickup. Going to be more of this with people pulling big trailers with these little light half tons.
Yep you can pull them 70-80 MPH until either you have to stop or something goes south quickly. Then hang on to your azz as shit is going to hit the fan. Too many people out there are pulling way too fast and don't realize what can happen or how fast it can happen.

Srputz · Apr 25, 2017

I was one of those guys that used a half ton to pull a fifth wheel. It can be done just don't try and set any speed records. Now I have a 2500 diesel and won't go back. Sold the fifth wheel but won't give up the pickup. Twice the machine of a half ton.

shorthairsrus · Apr 26, 2017

. The old tree qtr vs half ton bash thread. These are not your daddy's truck anymore. 98% driver error

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That % includes conditions, loading improperly....
. Or just not knowing how to drive

BrokenBackJack · Apr 26, 2017

Take the corner a little faster why don't ya?

Good Video for Towing Season

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