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Post by bigbill on Oct 9, 2016 5:03:34 GMT -8
Is higher vehicle and/or trailer clearance also a variable? Both my 2WD Tacoma, and the Goblin are pretty low slung, I think that would help. I see some 4WD trucks with 8-10" or more drop hitches, and some modern trailers are pretty high, maybe for clearance on rough roads? I dunno. I have seen older trailers with the loo or the kitchen on the back. This seems like a bad idea (frame sag), but maybe how the gray and black tanks are situated is more important? As was explained above laws of physics always enter into everything, but the most important thing in safe trailer towing is COMMON SENSE. You have to always be aware of many things. Things like trailer condition, load balance, tires, a properly installed and setup hitch, tow vehicle condition, road conditions such as wind, rain, and hurricanes. Then consider things like type and condition of pavement, angles of surface, lane width, density of traffic, and familiarity of route and area. These are a few of the things that you must consider before deciding how fast you are capable of towing your trailer at any given minute. When you add a trailer to a vehicle it will have a totally different reaction to anything, such as starting, stopping, turning,, or recovering from a driver mistake or other occurrence. Now having said all that I have towed trailers many thousands of miles in my life with no serious problems and you can too if you just keep your brain engaged and consider everything involved, including your equipment, the environment, mother nature, and the other idiots you are sharing the road with. ALWAYS do a complete walk around your rig before moving it. This includes any time you are out of the drivers seat for any reason. Check your entire rig for anything that doesn't look right. Here is wishing you a wonderful safe towing experience and great adventures as you travel. |
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