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#1
12-11-2009, 09:34 PM
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Re: Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!
Did he tow with load leveling sway bars on the hitch? They look like these.
  Second, did the airbags deploy in the truck? -Dave 
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12-14-2009, 08:03 PM
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Re: Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!
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 ]
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12-14-2009, 08:04 PM
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Re: Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!
You might as well attach the chains with PAPERCLIPS!
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#4
12-14-2009, 08:54 PM
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Re: Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!
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.
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#5
12-15-2009, 06:05 PM
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Re: Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!
Honestly I believe that trailer companies that use such substandard crap should be held fully liable. PERIOD!
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12-16-2009, 09:20 AM
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Re: Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!
[ 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
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#7
12-16-2009, 07:07 PM
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Re: Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!
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.
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#8
12-17-2009, 02:16 AM
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Re: Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!
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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
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#9
12-17-2009, 02:52 AM
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Re: Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!
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[ QUOTE ] THE SAFETY CHAINS IN THESE PICTURES WON'T STOP CRAP FROM HAPPENING!............However, now that you bring attention to the safety chains, I will look into replacing them with heavy duty chains. [/ QUOTE ] I had a hitch malfunction in a turn while towing a boat, one chain snapped and the other held. The tongue came around and slapped the left side of the truck. Fortunately low speeds and an empty road prevented disaster. HD chains the correct length and shackles NOT HOOKS, a smart step up for safety.
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