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Groover
Aug 30, 2018Explorer II
"I don’t believe anyone who “can’t feel the trailer back there” if you can’t feel it then there is a huge problem. Towing a trailer should be comfortable but you should still know that you are towing.
Thanks!
Jeremiah "
In most cases it is an exaggeration but when I tow something behind my motorhome on a Freightliner chassis the only time that I feel it is on acceleration and can't see it in the mirrors except on turns. And yes, it can be dangerous. I recently blew a tire and didn't know it until I stopped to rest and got out. Fortunately it was on a lightly loaded trailer with torsion axles (not daisy chained) and the remaining tire was able to handle all of the weight. I have heard of a lot worse experiences than mine but my favorite was a guy that simple forgot to hook up his trailer at home, drove 8 hours to an event then had to turn around and go back home to get his stuff. At least his stuff was all safe.
Thanks!
Jeremiah "
In most cases it is an exaggeration but when I tow something behind my motorhome on a Freightliner chassis the only time that I feel it is on acceleration and can't see it in the mirrors except on turns. And yes, it can be dangerous. I recently blew a tire and didn't know it until I stopped to rest and got out. Fortunately it was on a lightly loaded trailer with torsion axles (not daisy chained) and the remaining tire was able to handle all of the weight. I have heard of a lot worse experiences than mine but my favorite was a guy that simple forgot to hook up his trailer at home, drove 8 hours to an event then had to turn around and go back home to get his stuff. At least his stuff was all safe.
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