RV Accident US 131 in Michigan
People, just because you can pull it doesn't mean you should. This is ridiculous to think that little Nissan is going to pull that trailer. No weight distribution, nothing.
Forum Discussion
My top guesses would be:
1. One of those who tow at 80mph the new 65.
2. Judging by rear wheels off the ground, spring bars were WAY too tight.
3. Dealer said it would be fine.
Seriously, I would say the first thing to consider would have to be the size and weight of the TT for that TV.
Maybe a gust of strong wind happened? I can't imagine that Armada being able to handle a strong gust of wind.
We were driving on I-90 in Wa. a few days ago and the wind was strong and gusting. Even though we have a 3/4 ton long wheelbase truck and "only" a 29' TT and a good WDH, I ended up slowing down to 50mph. I thought maybe it was me until we ran into someone at our destination who tows a TT along that same stretch a lot. He said FWs have been known to have been blown over. A semi truck driver told us at a rest stop that even they have trouble there sometimes. That was the only time I've ever had trouble with wind and I can see how an unexpected blast of wind could really catch you off guard. If it doesn't feel right, slow down....
And a few days before that, we had to drive about 10-20 miles on a stretch of highway into Spokane recently repaved with tar & gravel. There were many signs saying DANGER and max 35 mph. I couldn't do more than 40 without feeling like being on ice. Yet everyone else on the road was flying by at high speed, including a few TTs and FWs and were all crossing the center line to pass where the loose gravel still was. I expected to see at least one of the trailers on it's side up ahead, but fortunately didn't.
I don't understand how some say they just reach down to their B/C and snap the trailer back in line. You could be all over the road in the blink of an eye.
1. One of those who tow at 80mph the new 65.
2. Judging by rear wheels off the ground, spring bars were WAY too tight.
3. Dealer said it would be fine.
Seriously, I would say the first thing to consider would have to be the size and weight of the TT for that TV.
Maybe a gust of strong wind happened? I can't imagine that Armada being able to handle a strong gust of wind.
We were driving on I-90 in Wa. a few days ago and the wind was strong and gusting. Even though we have a 3/4 ton long wheelbase truck and "only" a 29' TT and a good WDH, I ended up slowing down to 50mph. I thought maybe it was me until we ran into someone at our destination who tows a TT along that same stretch a lot. He said FWs have been known to have been blown over. A semi truck driver told us at a rest stop that even they have trouble there sometimes. That was the only time I've ever had trouble with wind and I can see how an unexpected blast of wind could really catch you off guard. If it doesn't feel right, slow down....
And a few days before that, we had to drive about 10-20 miles on a stretch of highway into Spokane recently repaved with tar & gravel. There were many signs saying DANGER and max 35 mph. I couldn't do more than 40 without feeling like being on ice. Yet everyone else on the road was flying by at high speed, including a few TTs and FWs and were all crossing the center line to pass where the loose gravel still was. I expected to see at least one of the trailers on it's side up ahead, but fortunately didn't.
I don't understand how some say they just reach down to their B/C and snap the trailer back in line. You could be all over the road in the blink of an eye.
