Re: towing


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Posted by Jack Smith on March 16, 1999 at 23:33:31:

In Reply to: towing posted by Eric on March 16, 1999 at 20:43:41:

It'll take a pretty solid 10,000 to 12,000 gvw tandem axle flatbed, with VERY sturdy ramps. A power wagon is heavy enough to bend most car trailer ramps. I prefer a wood deck, so chocks can be fastened down, and you should invest in some of those chains and load binders the truckers use. Some nylon straps will keep your truck from being scarred. I cut chocks from oak blocks, and fasten them to the deck with stainless decking screws. There isn't much room side to side, so a couple of nailed cleats will keep the tires from slipping off the deck sideways. You'll also need a couple of jacks or blocks for loading, as the trailer will raise your truck in the air by the hitch, if the back of the trailer is not supported. I've towed without load equalizing hitches, and without trailer brakes, but not for far. Consider these options if you have more than a few miles to tow. Finally, I think the typical 20 foot commercial car/utility trailers that are sold all over, that are built of angle and channel are marginal at best...if you use one of these, check often for cracked welds and twisted parts.


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