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Forum: Towing 03-28-2019, 05:15 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,790
Posted By John61CT
Wow, I've seen designs for whole trailers don't...

Wow, I've seen designs for whole trailers don't weigh that much, lots of boat trailers weigh 10-15% of their GVWR.
Forum: Towing 03-27-2019, 01:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,790
Posted By John61CT
Great, appreciate it. That heavy you and a...

Great, appreciate it.

That heavy you and a mate couldn't wrassle it off the truck yourself?
Forum: Towing 03-27-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,790
Posted By John61CT
What was the final delivered price, and how far...

What was the final delivered price, and how far are you from them?

I plan to design a from-scratch modular multi-use trailer bed and am interested in using this as the basis for being able to...
Forum: Towing 03-26-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,790
Posted By John61CT
Well said. Does the law have any say in such...

Well said.

Does the law have any say in such mods?
Forum: Towing 03-02-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,040
Posted By John61CT
I hear Sailun S637 series are well made

I hear Sailun S637 series are well made
Forum: Towing 03-02-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,040
Posted By John61CT
And plenty of very experienced overloaders can...

And plenty of very experienced overloaders can end up pear-shaped too, just hasn't happened **yet**,

some are less risk-averse than others, which is fine when it's just your own life you're...
Forum: Towing 02-20-2019, 05:11 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,040
Posted By John61CT
And I in turn am confused where you got all that....

And I in turn am confused where you got all that.

Gross overloading over spec **is** illegal and reckless.

You usually don't get charged until after an accident.

Cop not doing anything...
Forum: Towing 02-19-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,040
Posted By John61CT
And unlike the rest of the developed world, in...

And unlike the rest of the developed world, in America "enforcement" has been privatized to the insurance companies, you think everything's fine until the day it isn't,

everything goes...
Forum: Towing 02-19-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,040
Posted By John61CT
Yes that last will make all the difference in the...

Yes that last will make all the difference in the world.

Euro-style requirements for example are just crazy unsafe in the U.S. where people just expect to keep going 70+mph even through the...
Forum: Towing 02-19-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,040
Posted By John61CT
Yes, being welcoming and gentle with noobs is...

Yes, being welcoming and gentle with noobs is very important for the forum's culture.

Everyone everywhere should strive to stay mindful and as kind & compassionate in word & deed, as much as...
Forum: Towing 02-19-2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,040
Posted By John61CT
Better to err on the side of safety. Getting...

Better to err on the side of safety.

Getting that message across, especially to those with

low levels of knowledge and/or experience, or

much too cavalier an attitude,

sometimes takes a...
Forum: Towing 02-09-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 20,611
Posted By John61CT
A great example where "overthinking", extensive...

A great example where "overthinking", extensive research with unbiased sources before purchasing, would save a lot of money and heartache.
Forum: Towing 12-02-2018, 05:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,707
Posted By John61CT
Which of course can make all the difference. ...

Which of course can make all the difference.

Especially legally if you ever need to argue with insurance adjusters.
Forum: Towing 11-22-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,324
Posted By John61CT
Anyone know of a system that would give axle...

Anyone know of a system that would give axle weights at home without spending a fortune?
Forum: Towing 11-21-2018, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,324
Posted By John61CT
Do you mean the Disasters sheet?

Do you mean the Disasters sheet?
Forum: Towing 11-20-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,707
Posted By John61CT
Best policy for safety is to use a big enough...

Best policy for safety is to use a big enough truck so you don't even come close to 80% of its rating, fully loaded wet.
Forum: Towing 11-20-2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,707
Posted By John61CT
Sorry did not realize 5th wheel. (Little...

Sorry did not realize 5th wheel.

(Little Roseanne Roseannadanna voice)

"Never mind!"

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Forum: Towing 11-20-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,707
Posted By John61CT
Wow that's a heavy towball. I'd move the...

Wow that's a heavy towball.

I'd move the axle forward if possible.

I shoot for 12% max, 8% ideally.
Forum: Towing 11-18-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By John61CT
I don't do FB, so apologies if a dupe ...

I don't do FB, so apologies if a dupe

https://youtu.be/qEWtBV9I0U4
Forum: Towing 11-11-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,289
Posted By John61CT
Such heavy towing in very hilly territory, or...

Such heavy towing in very hilly territory, or slow usage like off-road, will favor the torque advantage of a lower-geared diff.

Especially with gas engines.

But reduce highway MPG if that's a...
Forum: Towing 11-05-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,289
Posted By John61CT
Yes invest energy into getting the best price...

Yes invest energy into getting the best price selling this one, and finding a great deal on the next one.

The price differential will likely be lower cost, and the result more certain
Forum: Towing 11-05-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,289
Posted By John61CT
I agree with the above, may be very costly for...

I agree with the above, may be very costly for marginal improvement unless that is the one limiting factor.

Top highway cruising and fuel economy are moot issues, usually mutually exclusive.
...
Forum: Towing 10-04-2018, 07:12 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,790
Posted By John61CT
Not a problem for me since everything but my TV...

Not a problem for me since everything but my TV is "homemade".

But I would think if you bought this as a finished product as opposed to DIY, the company would be liable for responsibility if their...
Forum: Towing 10-02-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,790
Posted By John61CT
Fantastic! Thanks so much. If anyone...

Fantastic!

Thanks so much.

If anyone buys one, please post the steel components' specs
Forum: Towing 09-30-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,790
Posted By John61CT
So many OTR truck bodies and trailers are now...

So many OTR truck bodies and trailers are now aluminum.

I need that not just for weight savings, but longevity with lower maintenance, because regularly dipping in seawater.
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