Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
#51
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
anyone notice he also nearly lost the whole trailer. the hitch-clip for the tonge lock (lack of proper terminology, i know) is unlocked and looks like it was ready to jump off the ball.
those who don't strap'er down might also want to consider a "locking" tongue lock! eek!!! thank goodness he's not a cig owner!!! we'd have never heard the end of it from the "beaky-boys." haha.
those who don't strap'er down might also want to consider a "locking" tongue lock! eek!!! thank goodness he's not a cig owner!!! we'd have never heard the end of it from the "beaky-boys." haha.
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
Couple things...
First, I too noticed the unlocked trailer hitch coupler latch. What's up with that? Also, the safety chains are wrapped around the coupler. Were they ever attached? Looks to me like someone was putting the cart before the horse since he woke up.
Second, is Post 3, Pic 2 the first picture taken? It looks like the boat is much closer to the driver's side of the truck, and quite higher in this pic. Did it land here first, and then did someone pull the boat toward the passenger side to land more toward the now bowed tailgate? There is more to this story.
First, I too noticed the unlocked trailer hitch coupler latch. What's up with that? Also, the safety chains are wrapped around the coupler. Were they ever attached? Looks to me like someone was putting the cart before the horse since he woke up.
Second, is Post 3, Pic 2 the first picture taken? It looks like the boat is much closer to the driver's side of the truck, and quite higher in this pic. Did it land here first, and then did someone pull the boat toward the passenger side to land more toward the now bowed tailgate? There is more to this story.
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ok so the guy messed up. What i find amazing is the way everyone is speculating and saying he was a dipshlt... Suppose by the time the pics were taken he was trying to fix some things, like with the tire being there and perhaps he unlocked the trailer and the chains to move things around to start to rectify the situation...some of you higher than thou people really need to lighten up....I really find it hard to believe that he was just sitting there with his thumb inserted not trying to get it back on the trailer.
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but drillin if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck - no straps, low position of the bow stop - teflon strips - towing with a CHEVY! but seriously if had tied down wouldn't have been in the situation to begin with
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
The ball hitch lock and the safety chains were removed while they were trying to jack the trailer up off the truck. It wasn't being towed like that.
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
I use a bow and stern strap but I'm not sure they are heavy enough. 4000lb boat loaded. What size strap should be used? They are rated differently, pulling wgt, working wgt, rolling wgt. All very confusing!
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
Originally Posted by CMG
but drillin if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck - no straps, low position of the bow stop - teflon strips - towing with a CHEVY! but seriously if had tied down wouldn't have been in the situation to begin with
Do you really think for one second this guy wanted this to happen??? CMG with your stupid ass comments he could have had it strapped all the way around and flipped it and you would have blamed his tow rig.
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That sux!! That qualifies as a bad day for sure...
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Re: Towing rule #1: Use tow straps!!!
Originally Posted by thisistank
The ball hitch lock and the safety chains were removed while they were trying to jack the trailer up off the truck. It wasn't being towed like that.
And yes, that's the one for sale.
And yes, that's the one for sale.