Looking for a ''lost of control and roll over'' video

[Claude_B]

Many months ago, there was a video that was posted here about a Ford Excursion towing a long TT on highway and lost control of his combo. I think he was trying to avoid something on the road at the last second.

Someone remember and could give the link ?

[BarneyS]

Since the OP found his answer, I am going to close this one.
Barney

[Claude_B]

Yes ! That's the one !

Thank you !

[BurbMan]

What's amazing from both of the dashcam videos showing the Excursions and their trailers, watch the timers in the videos....from the time when the TT just starts to wiggle to the time it's upside down is ONLY 7 to 8 SECONDS. The TT only swings back and forth 3 or 4 times before it's ready to roll over. Just a reminder to stay alert and take action at the first sign of any sway...you only have a few seconds to get things back under control or else...

[rhagfo]

the_happiestcamper wrote:
Maybe this one?

The amazing thing in that video is the number of drivers still passing the out of control TV and TT!!!

[the_happiestcam]

Maybe this one?

[_40Fan]

I know the video you are talking about. The filmer was back quite a bit.

I want to say the video was from a news station.

[jerem0621]

Here is a few

Expedition

not an Expedition but an SUV

[rhagfo]

BenK wrote:
applying throttle 'depends' on the situation...

If slippery, then no way and do NOT change the throttle settings in either direction

But always apply the trailer brakes, even when slippery. Key it to have the
trailer drag the TV 'slightly' and so dependent on the boost level

Human nature is to apply the TV brakes...which most times is NOT what should
be done

The truth of the matter, is that many can't react correctly with just the TV, let alone with the TV and a trailer in tow.

When towing I become a more cautions more defensive driver, I tend to be cautious and defensive anyway, just more with close to 20,000# in my hands.

[wandering1]

Looks like standard TT fishtailing.

[Claude_B]

Thanks but it's not this one either. On this video, the guy is going at no more than 20 mph and the strong side wind flip the TT. The one I'm looking for, the guy was driving at +/- 60-65 mph and he try to shift lane rapidly to avoid something on the road. I made a lot of research on Youtube but I can't find it.

[Rbertalotto]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwOqARlw1EI

[BenK]

applying throttle 'depends' on the situation...

If slippery, then no way and do NOT change the throttle settings in either direction

But always apply the trailer brakes, even when slippery. Key it to have the
trailer drag the TV 'slightly' and so dependent on the boost level

Human nature is to apply the TV brakes...which most times is NOT what should
be done

[Landroamer1]

Stay in the throttle and apply some trailer brake is my opinion.

[TucsonJim]

Is the first thing you do:

A. Apply the trailer brake
-or-
B. Get off the throttle

??