night moves
One time I drove from Fresno California to Portland Oregon during summer pulling our trailer all the way at night. I worked 3rd shift then (I am now retired) so I was used to staying up all night. I e...
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When we are young we think we are invincible so yes towing at night was no big thing in our minds.
Now that I am older I prefer not to tow at night. It's just not safe. Sure there is usually less traffic. The main problem is changing lanes. Lights in the mirror can play tricks...is there a vehicle next to me or not. It's tough to see curbs, overhanging branches, holes, road defect or other obstacles.
I try to tow from first light to beat the traffic and then stop around 3PM to setup camp for the night.
Now that I am older I prefer not to tow at night. It's just not safe. Sure there is usually less traffic. The main problem is changing lanes. Lights in the mirror can play tricks...is there a vehicle next to me or not. It's tough to see curbs, overhanging branches, holes, road defect or other obstacles.
I try to tow from first light to beat the traffic and then stop around 3PM to setup camp for the night.
