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Slowmover
Jul 30, 2015Explorer
The big truck is definitely above sixty. And notice how the pickup went towards outer lane as he hit the bow wave. As a big truck driver, bow wave alone shouldn't have been enough to set it off. I'd imagine there was a crosswind. Closer observers may disagree, but I wonder if he sped up (not just camera truck slowdown).
FWIW, I wouldn't have stopped either.
As noted elsewhere, he may also have had full waste tanks. And who know how much weight loaded behind trailer axles inside and out. Bet his trailer brakes were great. And let's guess about trailer tire pressure.
And, no, the safety chains should not break. I think the hitch receiver came off before that happened.
With no WD he was over the limit on the hitch receiver.
Cretin
FWIW, I wouldn't have stopped either.
As noted elsewhere, he may also have had full waste tanks. And who know how much weight loaded behind trailer axles inside and out. Bet his trailer brakes were great. And let's guess about trailer tire pressure.
And, no, the safety chains should not break. I think the hitch receiver came off before that happened.
With no WD he was over the limit on the hitch receiver.
Cretin
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