rehoppe wrote:
You've done very well in your selection, it seems. Now you have 'nuff truck' to slow and control the load nicely.
I'm always amazed at the folks whose only concern is wether there is enough engine to get up the hill. Forgetting that you've got to come down the other side. And NO, the trailer brakes are NOT designed to do that! lol
Idot: One with not enough brains to be an idiot. They're everywhere it seems. ;^)
Sorry, couldn't help commenting on some of the 'off the wall' posts. lol
ROFLMAO - OK, you're right.. Lets all go out and buy class 8 trucks then, everything else just wont do. :h
My comment was based on the fact that it is suggested the heavy truck is required to stop the trailer.. No it's not, you are wrong. If YOU feel it's needed then I suppose each to their own. We each drive within our own limits and what makes us feel comfortable is likely due to experience or lack of experience much like almost everything in life. Practice and knowledge is key. Some guys can haul heavy live loads and others it makes nervous. Bottom line is braking should be balanced
. If you are depending on the TV brakes to transfer all that energy you may want to think about your idiot joke.. They say skunks don't smell their own stink..
OP: I never considered the brakes failing! 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.. We can justify our actions however we want too but you don't need a reason to do what you love doing or want to do if no one is getting hurt. As I said, I appreciate your project for what it is and it's fun to watch it progress. No need to make excuses as to why you do it. (That is what I was trying to say)
