Converting my dully to a 10 wheel drive to handle Toyhauler

Securiti wrote:

five'er wrote:

Securiti wrote:

CarlT100 wrote:
With your TV, mountains should be no problem. Neither should stopping. Good show.

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Thank you. I kind of think that wether it be dodge. Ford. Chevy. There is just to much RV to stop in a panic situation. And after being there myself. I don't want the death of no one to be on me because I was stupid in my judgement.

Your truck brakes are not responsable for stopping the load behind it, only on it or in it, the other is the job of your trailer brakes which if the trailer is loaded within it's limits (as is the truck)should be no problem. Now there is some skill required in pulling a trailer that is heavier than the TV however that is not something that is unheard of, every 18 wheeler on the road falls into that catagory as well as just about every RV. I can appreciate your project for what it is, it's fun to watch it progress.

You know little about a semi. Itis called a semi trlr because half sits on the tractor. Unlike a 5R the trlr axles are near the rear. The tractor is responsible for stopping more than half the weight in a 5 axle configuration. I have been driving them more than 30.years.

I get what you are saying. But what most people don't know is if by chance that one hot wire brakes or gets a bad connection. That means no brakes. And most trucks can't stop a 18000 pound trailer on there own. The bigger truck I built can do that with no problem!!

reno82 wrote:
" Lets take it further, maybe 2 wheels fall off the trailer as well and there is a 100MPH tail wind pushing us down a 15% grade mountain pass with hair pin turns and angry grizzly bears all around all while the sun is in our eyes and the bridge is out ahead! :D joking ofcourse.."

Even with your silly scenario, I'd rather be in Kevin's truck when things go to heck than yours......just saying:W

CarlT100 wrote:
I am impressed with both your project and your skills to do that project.