Towing Long Distance

[BigReb95]

So that one in Arkansas is no bueno. Heading to Ohio instead. Makes me feel better as it’s closer.

 

[jhornsby3]

Surge brakes are nice for small trailers; but pulling something with a combined weight close to or over the curb weight of the truck is a recipe for disaster.

Not true. Not one bit. Look at any boat trailer out there. My trailer is sitting at 13,000 or more. Combined weight is over 22,000 pounds.
I don't currently have the $5,000 to do a electric over hydro, so the surge breaks it is. And we tow all over the area here in Oregon.

 

[RacerM95]

95Burban, doesnt work that way, if he (god forbid)gets into an accident with that Ford on the back and hes told UHaul hes towing a civic hes on the hook for the replacement price of the trailer and any other related damages

 

[BNielsen]

Not true. Not one bit. Look at any boat trailer out there. My trailer is sitting at 13,000 or more. Combined weight is over 22,000 pounds.
I don't currently have the $5,000 to do a electric over hydro, so the surge breaks it is. And we tow all over the area here in Oregon.

That's comforting to see and hear good experiences with surge brakes; I've just never been thrilled pulling rental trailers because of surge brakes.
But it's likely because every experience involving these particular trailers has been under less than ideal conditions equipment wise.

 

[95burban]

95Burban, doesnt work that way, if he (god forbid)gets into an accident with that Ford on the back and hes told UHaul hes towing a civic hes on the hook for the replacement price of the trailer and any other related damages

From a legal standpoint yes you’re correct. But if you’re in a bind then sometimes you have to skate the system. That’s why I also suggested renting a real car trailer.

Even better option would be to buy one, best investment I’ve even made.

 

[BNielsen]

From a legal standpoint yes you’re correct. But if you’re in a bind then sometimes you have to skate the system. That’s why I also suggested renting a real car trailer.

Even better option would be to buy one, best investment I’ve even mad

Best investment my friends never had to make was me buying a trailer.

 

[Supercharged111]

Best investment my friends never had to make was me buying a trailer.

As pumped as I am to pull the trigger on a 14k open deck hauler, I'm not looking forward to that aspect.

 

[RacerM95]

We got put into a position when my (leadfooted) son and his bearded wonder child buddy of his shattered the bell housing on the 94 Sierra CCLB Dually In Wisconsin (live in Canada). I had to rent a heavy trailer to bring him back, 300 for 3days plus 500 dmg deposit

 

[95burban]

Bought it brand new in 2002, it’s on its second floor and re paint and NO fender dents. It sits on 17in torque thrust wheels, all smoked led and underglow lights. I’m a d!ck and have never have let anyone borrow it.

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[BNielsen]

Bought it brand new in 2002, it’s on its second floor and re paint and NO fender dents. It sits on 17in torque thrust wheels, all smoked led and underglow lights. I’m a d!ck and have never have let anyone borrow it.

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Bought mine brand new in 2019; it's actually coming up on 4 years I've owned it. I'm hoping to redo a bunch of stuff on it, thought about getting rid of it for a 14K dovetail but started looking at prices and wait times

So this one will be getting some new lights, fresh paint, and a few other things that'll make it a much nicer trailer to use.