Another blue tote concern

[Mountain_Mama]

So as not to hijack another thread, I'm asking my husbands concern here. We use our tote rarely, but when we do DH will not pull it behind the truck. He loads it in bed of truck. He's concerned the axle will get too hot when pulling and melt the tank. I don't see this happening as I've never seen a post about such, but thought I'd post anyway...although it probably won't change his mind either! LOL! Your thoughts??

[rhagfo]

GaryWT wrote:
Speeds in campground are usually 5 mph so should not be and issue. On the other hand, would not want to be the person who proves the it is not a problem group wrong... Another reason we only go to full hookup sites, don't need a blue tote.

We can go 8 to 9 days on our on board tank with two, washing dishes daily, and showering daily.

[PawPaw_n_Gram]

My axle doesn't rotate. The wheels have bearings in the center so all the friction/heat is on the sealed bearings.

Now, I have replacement pneumatic wheels from Tractor Supply. The original wheels did have the plastic of the wheels rotate on the non-moving axle.

Second point - I use a bungee cord to make sure the handle doesn't come off the ball as easily. I also usually have the DW pull the tote while I walk behind it to make sure to catch it if the handle comes off. And I need the exercise, and to make sure she keeps the speed down.

[GaryWT]

Speeds in campground are usually 5 mph so should not be and issue. On the other hand, would not want to be the person who proves the it is not a problem group wrong... Another reason we only go to full hookup sites, don't need a blue tote.

[Iraqvet05]

Like Ron3rd said, tow slow but I believe most of the moving friction is inside the wheel hub where it meets the axle and not where the axle is pressed into the tank.

[homedad]

He should probably stay off the highway.

[Ron3rd]

We've never put our tote in the bed of the truck. Huge waste of effort IMO. Totes are MADE to be towed. Yes, you could overheat the axle if you tow too fast. That's why you're limited to something like 5 mph to prevent this. Never heard of anybody burning up an axle btw.