Technical Towing Thread
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That makes 2 of us lol. I'm thinking I'm prepared and just need some pointers and tips on what else to bring. I'll touch base with eTrailer, but if they tell me I need something north of $500, then I'm just taking my chances, fuck it, send it. I'll drive slower at that point, as I'm not going to spend on something I'll probably use once. The 71 is insured for $75k, it is what it isWell reading this thread has me thinking I am not prepared enough for my upcoming trip down south to pick up a car. That doesn't mean I am going to do anything about it though
quick as fuck look:
EAZ-LIFT RECURVE R3 WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH KIT - 600LB, 2 5/16" - trailers - by owner - vehicle automotive sale -...
For sale is a used EAZ-LIFT RECURVE R3 WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH KIT - 600LB, 2 5/16" BALL. Model 48751. Selling because I upgraded trailers and hitch to Hensley. New set of hardware included. From...
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WowYaj Yak words hurt
bro i guarantee it's nicer than anything ive got too im just saying
Shawn1112's car is batshit crazy
ludacris gon steal it as you drive by
Husky weight distribution anti sway hitch - trailers - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist
$150 Has all parts . Great for towing large trailers . Was pulling a 7100lb trailer with it . New trailer came with one so I don't need this one .text 63o 8*35..4,65&5
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Shiiit, there will be a few of us in a caravan and between us we will have a small arsenal.
I just wish I had, and could tow an enclosed. This thing actually has nice paint which is new for me.
Maybe I will get a spare for my trailer at least. I have towed enough to know a WD hitch would be very nice, but I can live without it. I have been looking at the Weigh Safe setup for over a year, maybe this is a good reason to pull the trigger. My current setup is a super cheap 2" drop which isnt really low enough as evidenced by my beat to shit plate on the trailer.
Maybe I will get a spare for my trailer at least. I have towed enough to know a WD hitch would be very nice, but I can live without it. I have been looking at the Weigh Safe setup for over a year, maybe this is a good reason to pull the trigger. My current setup is a super cheap 2" drop which isnt really low enough as evidenced by my beat to shit plate on the trailer.
I think you posted up that the trailer was 2,000 pounds roughly (in another thread), I looked up '71 Carpice specs, and you're around 4,000 pounds. I know you have bigger wheels, stereo and such, but I don't think that's adding another 2k to get to 8,000 pounds in total. I would say you're probably closer to 4,500 for the car, 6,500 GTW for car and trailer.
My point being, I think you do have some cushion room in there. It's a bit less than 8k, unless you're hauling lead in the trunk.
My point being, I think you do have some cushion room in there. It's a bit less than 8k, unless you're hauling lead in the trunk.
I think you posted up that the trailer was 2,000 pounds roughly (in another thread), I looked up '71 Carpice specs, and you're around 4,000 pounds. I know you have bigger wheels, stereo and such, but I don't think that's adding another 2k to get to 8,000 pounds in total. I would say you're probably closer to 4,500 for the car, 6,500 GTW for car and trailer.
My point being, I think you do have some cushion room in there. It's a bit less than 8k, unless you're hauling lead in the trunk.
id be amazed at a steel car trailer weighing 2k or less
For some reason, I recall or being closer to 4500lbs on the door sticker when I bought the car.I think you posted up that the trailer was 2,000 pounds roughly (in another thread), I looked up '71 Carpice specs, and you're around 4,000 pounds. I know you have bigger wheels, stereo and such, but I don't think that's adding another 2k to get to 8,000 pounds in total. I would say you're probably closer to 4,500 for the car, 6,500 GTW for car and trailer.
My point being, I think you do have some cushion room in there. It's a bit less than 8k, unless you're hauling lead in the trunk.
I'm figuring at least 500lbs between the trunk and wheels brings me to 5000. Trailer might be north of 2000lbs but not by much iirc
Either way, better to spend the few bucks on a WD setup. You won't regret it and it'll handle way better when you're going to spend 35+ hours in that fucking rig.
Not my VIN, but I just googled PJ 18" steel car trailer weight. Thats how I found it last time I looked as well.
| VIN: | 3CV1H1821P2660457 |
|---|---|
| Floor Length: | 18' or 216.00" |
| Width: | 6' 11" or 83.00" |
| Weight: | 2440 lbs |
| GVWR: | 7000 lbs |
Or the tool box lol. The tool box is aluminum though so probably doesnt weight that much
Truck stops are the only places I have ever seen scales at, maybe GLD? Do you know of anywhere else?
