Re: Towing

[William Cunningham <slypigs@domain.elided>]

Bill Thebert wrote:

> Willy:
>
> When trailering, I think it best to chain/strap the *axles* to the trailer,
> and allow the body/frame to flex normally on the trailered vehicle's
> suspension.
>
> If one tries to secure the trailered rig by some attachment point *above*
> the vehicle springs, you are sure to get a bouncing and "snapping" action on
> your chains or straps.  I don't believe that you could possibly "compress"
> the trailered vehicle's suspension sufficiently with whatever straps you'll
> be using to eliminate this bouncing action altogether.
>
> Securing the trailered rig by some "unsprung" attachment point allows the
> tie-downs to be tightened and to remain so throughout the journey.
>
> Good luck & be safe,
>
> Bill Thebert

Thanks Bill,
I will take my extensive collection of chains, come-a-longs, chain tightners,
handyman jacks, and some duct tape and bailing wire for good measure.
We may have found a three place, piggy back, auto hauler to use. I hope it has
trailer brakes.



>
>
> P.S. -- I've flat-towed by 5450 lb Scout II (behind my Dakota) from Casper,
> over South Pass, to the Killpecker Sand Dunes in the Great Divide Basin.
>

We will pass by the dunes, what great chunk of real estate. How did Puff do in
the dunes?

Willy