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05-10-2015, 10:52 AM
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Always Learning
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You can never have enough truck
Am I OK?
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05-10-2015, 11:00 AM
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Looks like you need to move the load a little more back over the trailer axle to reduce tongue weight and to prevent premature ball wear.
Just be sure that tires are at max PSI.
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05-10-2015, 11:02 AM
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would you not get better fuel economy if you just put the trailer in the truck? 
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05-10-2015, 11:04 AM
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You may want to add weight distribution hitch and an anti sway bars don't forget to run to the scales and get weighed
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05-10-2015, 11:22 AM
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Just the opposite of this one.
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05-10-2015, 11:29 AM
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From the angle of the truck bed looks just a bit low you might want to add some airbags. I understand there are some 5000 pound jobs that might help.
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05-10-2015, 12:00 PM
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Good chance you are pushing the limit on that Dodge!!
Russell
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05-10-2015, 12:06 PM
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Does the trailer have china bombs on it? I don't think you can double tow behind the Sabre with your golf cart....
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05-10-2015, 12:12 PM
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I think your wheelbase is too short. You may need to upgrade the truck to a freightliner.
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05-10-2015, 12:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAT-RN
Good chance you are pushing the limit on that Dodge!!
Russell
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If it was a ford or Chevy it would already be over the limit
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05-10-2015, 12:34 PM
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I just saw that guy on the deere. I am north bound on 65 out of mobile and he blew past me, and I'm running about 75. The only reason I saw him cause the DW noticed his deck was set so low for this road. But he had his deere headlights on for safety.
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05-10-2015, 12:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoglou
I just saw that guy on the deere. I am north bound on 65 out of mobile and he blew past me, and I'm running about 75. The only reason I saw him cause the DW noticed his deck was set so low for this road. But he had his deere headlights on for safety.
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Well nothing runs like a Deere you know!
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05-10-2015, 12:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
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I think you better head to the scales looks like you might be close.......
Kind of like the Freightliner coming into the campground pulling a golf car on a trailer........ Not sure
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05-10-2015, 12:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by asquared
Well nothing runs like a Deere you know!
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Those of us that worked for IH always said "Nothing runs like a Deere or smells like a John."
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05-10-2015, 01:04 PM
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You're pushing it - better get a diesel.
Then again...so should these guys
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05-10-2015, 04:32 PM
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Always Learning
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You don't think I need to tie that brush down any, do you?
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05-10-2015, 05:01 PM
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To see the real definition of "overloaded," one only needs to visit southeast Asia! (I saw stuff like this daily in the Philippines!)
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05-11-2015, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ependydad
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I sure hope you have trailer brakes on that thing, don't want it getting away and pushing the truck. 
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05-11-2015, 08:20 PM
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Airbags and anti sway bar. You'll be OK.
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05-11-2015, 08:25 PM
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Always Learning
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I legit forgot it was back there as I went to get on the highway. Fortunately, I did remember about when I hit 60mph.
I told my wife that later and she laughed as she asked me if it was because the trailer took flight?!
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