Brilliant

[jplante4]

My apologies if this has been posted before. I don't normally read this section.



From Sandy Gayle Rauch Sluder's post in "Truckers Wall of Shame"

[the_happiestcam]

Wonder where they connected the break away cable.

[ECones]

BenK wrote:
You mean an optical illusion like this:

Crazy Circle Illusion!

Not an illusion...as they are traveling in straight lines...

Astrophysicist buddy & co-scientist at SunLabs...his biz card said
"Trouble Maker" :B sent me this just now

This reminds me of a rotary engine cutaway I saw at the Air and Space Museum. You'd push the button to make it turn, and it was mesmerizing.

[Lynnmor]

DutchmenSport wrote:

brownieab wrote:
Ok I get how it comes off real easy. How in gods name do you push on a chain to get the clip in position ???? LOL !!!

That silver colored connector shaped like a U, has a threaded bolt that goes through both ends. They are actually quite strong. (I really don't see what the problem is with using this this? :B )

I been using one one for my blue tote for over 10 years now. I have no problems with it towing my tote. That connector is probably JUST as strong as those rusty chains. I really don't see what the problem is? :W :E

Here we go again, that blue trailer has no safety chains! I don't want that disgusting thing rolling into my campsite! :E

[Bedlam]

Someone has to point this out: I'm sorry to say that your receiver has no balls.

Now don't get offended, look at my signature.

[DutchmenSport]

brownieab wrote:
Ok I get how it comes off real easy. How in gods name do you push on a chain to get the clip in position ???? LOL !!!

That silver colored connector shaped like a U, has a threaded bolt that goes through both ends. They are actually quite strong. (I really don't see what the problem is with using this this? :B )

I been using one one for my blue tote for over 10 years now. I have no problems with it towing my tote. That connector is probably JUST as strong as those rusty chains. I really don't see what the problem is? :W :E

[BenK]

Oh...YES !!!!...I do believe there are folks who would do this thinking is A-Okay

Like the +20 year nimrod renter of one of dad's apartments who welded all exposed
water pipes down in the garage...cuz one joint was leaking...

Thought he was 'helping' us save money by not needing to call a plumber

He had purchased an El Cheapo welder from some discount outlet back in the 60's
and was welding up his Burning Man vehicle in the garage...

[BenK]

You mean an optical illusion like this:

Crazy Circle Illusion!

Not an illusion...as they are traveling in straight lines...

Astrophysicist buddy & co-scientist at SunLabs...his biz card said
"Trouble Maker" :B sent me this just now

[3oaks]

Is anyone really gullible enough to believe it went down the road this that way? :R

The only thing not rusted is the shiny zinc coated clevis attatching the safety chains to the pin for a picture to create a stir. And apparently it worked.

[Bedlam]

When young, we used to pull sleds and tubes with motorcycles on ice and snow. You learn how to compensate for slack in the rope which is the same as you should learn how to compensate for the trailer snap with the chain. Not everyone that rides a motorcycle or tows a trailer has the skill to do so - We always hope that Darwin gets them instead of Murphy getting someone else.

[schlep1967]

fj12ryder wrote:
Have you ever pulled a trailer with a motorcycle? Much different than a 4-wheel vehicle. If that trailer came off the ball but stayed chained to the bike, you'd be on your side sliding down the road before you knew any different.

I've always used crossed safety chains when pulling a trailer, except if I was going to pull with a motorcycle. Which I've always felt was a bit sketchy anyway.

Yes I have. And I had one attached to my bike at the time and I was in the middle of a 6,000 mile plus trip. If your set-up is correct the tongue will land in the "x" and the trailer will stay right behind you.

[brownieab]

Ok I get how it comes off real easy. How in gods name do you push on a chain to get the clip in position ???? LOL !!!

[fj12ryder]

Have you ever pulled a trailer with a motorcycle? Much different than a 4-wheel vehicle. If that trailer came off the ball but stayed chained to the bike, you'd be on your side sliding down the road before you knew any different.

I've always used crossed safety chains when pulling a trailer, except if I was going to pull with a motorcycle. Which I've always felt was a bit sketchy anyway.

[schlep1967]

Motorcycles pulling trailers are notorious for doing this kind of stuff. I went through a lot of engineering to hook mine up properly so I have a chance to pull over if my trailer comes off the ball. I was out in South Dakota last summer and came across another motorcyclist pulling a trailer with no chains. He told me he has them in the trailer if a cop tells him he needs them he will put them on. When I pointed out he would be responsible if his trailer came off and rolled onto the sidewalk and killed somebody he said maybe he should put them on.

Just about that time another guy comes over to his bike and says "I was just checking but I see you already know about not using chains. When the law says I have to have them I cut a link so it will pull away. I've lost 2 that way so far."

Hopefully the next time that happens to him the link will give when he is on the brakes and the trailer will take him out instead of somebody else.
Sometimes Darwin works too slow.

[BenK]

Could be an honest mistake...telling the kid/spouse/buddy to help hook
up...notice that the receiver safety hole is under an inch away...so
they hooked it to the receiver pin clip not knowing

Also notice the newness of the clevis vs the other, older parts. Wonder why it
is new...did the old one fall off?

Or like others say...knew and did no purpose...I'll bet he'd be one
of the advisers who provide the "sure you can"..."been doing for decades
with no issues"...etc