Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!

[sYc]

It looks like he was towing with a one ton, four door dually. If that is the case, that car, on an open trailer, could be loaded on the tongue, on the back, anyhwere, and not be a problem. And even if the trailer brakes were not working, would still stop in a reasonable distance.

As per the ball, my guess it snapped when the trailer jacknifed, hitting the truck. Just think of the force that would create (leverage) when that occurred.

[BUIZILLA]

where is the load leveler bars and friction sway control bar? where they on there??

I had that EXACT truckn and I can tell you 100% without those it WILL come around on you... that thing sits high on the chassis anyway, and has little tires, when the nose dives, the trailer nose rises up, and swings things around... I have an employee that just had this happen to and he flipped a tow rig on I95 just south of Melbourne Fla

[72-SS-L48]

Did he tow with load leveling sway bars on the hitch? They look like these.





Second, did the airbags deploy in the truck?

-Dave

[firstgenaddict]

THE SAFETY CHAINS IN THESE PICTURES WON'T STOP CRAP FROM HAPPENING!

[ QUOTE ]
Did he tow with load leveling sway bars on the hitch? They look like these.





Second, did the airbags deploy in the truck?

-Dave

[/ QUOTE ]

[firstgenaddict]

You might as well attach the chains with PAPERCLIPS!

[Bill Rose]

Those are the typical chains that come with most trailers. I replaced them, when I got my new trailer a couple yrs ago. I bought heavy 7/16 chains and heavy hooks to attach to the truck. I always hook up the 12,000 lb load leveling bars too...... but if you have a panic stop and the trailer/truck jack knives like this one did, I bet it's all gonna come apart, no matter what kind of equipment is back there. The real answer is to SLOW DOWN, PAY ATTENTION,in case you do have a panic stop, and have a bunch of insurance on the truck, trailer and the car.

[firstgenaddict]

Honestly I believe that trailer companies that use such substandard crap should be held fully liable. PERIOD!

[72-SS-L48]

[ QUOTE ]
THE SAFETY CHAINS IN THESE PICTURES WON'T STOP CRAP FROM HAPPENING!

[ QUOTE ]
Did he tow with load leveling sway bars on the hitch? They look like these.





Second, did the airbags deploy in the truck?

-Dave

[/ QUOTE ]

[/ QUOTE ]

I was more concerned with whether the trailer in the accident had those leveling sway bars. I know when towing a U-haul for example verses our enclosed 24ft, those sway bars make a huge difference.

However, now that you bring attention to the safety chains, I will look into replacing them with heavy duty chains. Although as previously mentioned, in the God forsaken event that tragedy does strike while you are towing, I don't know how much HD chains would help. I guess I just never want to find out. Moral of the story, drive safe, slow, and continuously check over the trailer, tow vehicle, and vehicle being towed while on the road.

-Dave

[firstgenaddict]

Yes levelers will help the pullability (is that a word? NO lol) immensely... we use proof chains and attachments... the Reese would rip off the frame before the chains would break.

[72-SS-L48]

[ QUOTE ]
Yes levelers will help the pullability (is that a word? NO lol) immensely... we use proof chains and attachments... the Reese would rip off the frame before the chains would break.

[/ QUOTE ]

Can you elaborate on what type of proof chains and attachments you use? Where did you get them? Details?

Thanks,
Dave