SnoFalls
Well-Known Member
Thought I'd start a thread about trailering a rig ...
Many probably know this but I still see many half-ass it ...
Others with "experience" please chime in!
1) Cross the safety chains
Simple and can help control *if* the tongue unhooks.
2) Breakaway wire to the FRAME of the tow rig
So many people hook it to the "bumper". If the bumper tears off, the breakaway wire might not trip.
3) Check the load after ~10 minutes
Stuff was "tight" when you loaded, but if it loosens, it is likely to happen in the first 10-15 minutes.
4) Check the tire pressure of the trailer tires
IMO, all trailer tires will leak (especially when stored).
5) Over the axle, under the pinion, over the other axle
IFS rigs can be a challenge ... I suggest each A-arm get it's own tie down.
(this is going to cause "debate")
6) Chains and binders ONLY
Straps wear, can get cut, and some even "stretch". Chain it (with properly rated chain), and crank on a binder (also safety wire the binder closed).
Many probably know this but I still see many half-ass it ...
Others with "experience" please chime in!
1) Cross the safety chains
Simple and can help control *if* the tongue unhooks.
2) Breakaway wire to the FRAME of the tow rig
So many people hook it to the "bumper". If the bumper tears off, the breakaway wire might not trip.
3) Check the load after ~10 minutes
Stuff was "tight" when you loaded, but if it loosens, it is likely to happen in the first 10-15 minutes.
4) Check the tire pressure of the trailer tires
IMO, all trailer tires will leak (especially when stored).
5) Over the axle, under the pinion, over the other axle
IFS rigs can be a challenge ... I suggest each A-arm get it's own tie down.
(this is going to cause "debate")
6) Chains and binders ONLY
Straps wear, can get cut, and some even "stretch". Chain it (with properly rated chain), and crank on a binder (also safety wire the binder closed).