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Comment on PULLING TRAILER! Is this safe (Pics)? by 45 auto

45 auto — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:56:59 +0000

Check the door post for weight. Just make sure U can stop the truck and have electrice brakes on the trailer. Do not use the bumper hitch have a class 3 2" Receiver installed.
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Comment on PULLING TRAILER! Is this safe (Pics)? by Mark

Mark — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:27:59 +0000

you are correct to worry about jackknife.
When it rains that 3500 lb will push the rear of that truck right around like a toy.
IF !
you have to brake hard at speed while turning ,such as an off ramp ,and someone does brakes in front of you. your going to lose it.
AT speed you will need to leave lots of room in front of you and only brake hard while steering straght.
Check the laws in your state also as to trailer brake requirements.

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=elec%20trailer%20brakes
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Comment on PULLING TRAILER! Is this safe (Pics)? by Freedom Wins III

Freedom Wins III — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:49:59 +0000

I have an ‘01 Blazer with a 4.3L, auto and I pull a 21ft Glastron inbd/outbd 5.7L that weighs about 3000 lbs loaded. It has been at a max weight of about 3600 lbs and pulled it over 1000 miles on a trip and as long as you are up on how to drive safely(watching your speed and start braking long in advance when you are stopping( you should be okay. I do have to drive with auto tranny in third gear as you don’t want it jumping in and out of overdrive. Accelerate slowly.
Make sure weight distribution in the trailer is at least 60% forward of the axles. Do install an towing hitch, class C (or 3). My trailer is a single axle so make damn sure your trailer tires are made for the load weight and are in excellent shape. I put new tires on every year and make sure the bearings are greased properly. DO NOT over grease them. When you stop after pulling for a while, get out and feel the axle hub area in the wheel for over heating. Overheating the bearings will cause it to freeze up and separate from the trailer in some cases.
Just remember, you are pulling something that is at least half the weight of the truck or more so it’s going to take at least twice the stopping distance.

Edit: add an OEM transmission cooler as the factory coolers are within the radiator and are ineffencent to keep the tranny cool. Cooler the transmission, the longer it will last!
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20 plus years experience trailering boats on long trips.

Comment on PULLING TRAILER! Is this safe (Pics)? by Richard C

Richard C — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:08:59 +0000

OK, I know I’m sometimes out spoken, but having owned and driven pick-up trucks (mostly pulling boats, I’ve found that A Van is a better tow vehicle. I think it’s power/weight distribution, Wheel base length etc. Having said that, If your in business, and hauling landscape equipment, you need to carry a crew to operate it…….so, I think a van is better than a pick-up. I also think your Dakota is borderline for this weight size trailer. As I’ve said before I have a ton of miles pulling boats, sometimes big boats with a Dodge Van. You need to be mind-full of the load at all times. thankfully when I did have problems it worked out OK, but it’s better to have a bigger tow vehicle.
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Comment on PULLING TRAILER! Is this safe (Pics)? by Derrick S

Derrick S — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:38:59 +0000

I seriously doubt that the truck can really pull 8200 lbs with a V6 engine, with the V8 engine yes, but not a V6. There are full size trucks and SUV’s with V8’s that can only pull 5000 lbs. As a Safety Instructor for trailering, I would say that your truck could only tow a MAXIMUM safe load of 4000 lbs. That would be with a weight distributing towing hitch and not using the rear bumper ball. Since the trailer has electronic brakes, you should be OK as long as you have the proper adjustable electronic braking control installed on your truck. If you don’t, then get one installed or don’t tow the trailer. As you already know, the mileage really suffers when you pull any trailer.
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Comment on PULLING TRAILER! Is this safe (Pics)? by jon k

jon k — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:17:59 +0000

Try this site.
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http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/2006/docs/nd/dmlup.pdf

Comment on Can i set up a construction company for the purpose of controlling finances and hire individuals or companies? by KlemKiddleHopper

KlemKiddleHopper — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:11:59 +0000

This is the function of the architect
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Comment on PULLING TRAILER! Is this safe (Pics)? by idontgivafork

idontgivafork — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:05:59 +0000

the dual axle distributes your weight better. add some trailer brakes and you might manage
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Comment on Do heavy equipment operators have to sit in a classroom to get their certificate? by Mr. X

Mr. X — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:44:59 +0000

A few hours of classroom instructions would be required for certification.
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Comment on Have a Home of the Future Today by Curious Girl

Curious Girl — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:17:59 +0000

I feel your pain. I pulled in a sickie today….had a rough evening last night and couldn’t face going in to work today…

Maybe you could spend some time alone and really think about having a career change? find out what you love and where your passions lie (your calling). You need a vacation and need time to heal from your depression. I’m definitely going to spend the day thinking about what I’m going to do!

Also, you cant help feeling sick so they would be dumb to sack cause of that……but anyway…the choice is yours…..remember if you do go home….remember to spend your time wisely…..

theres always hope! good luck
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