Big Trailer, Little Car!!

falcon1970
falcon1970 Posts: 758
in Trailer & Towing
Beyond the obvious mis-loading issue I've never seen any trailer with the wheels so far aft.  The usual rule of thumb is that the axle should be no farther aft of the ball than 3/5ths of the distance from the ball to the tail of the trailer.  I don't know what he is carrying but judging from the way the frame is bowed and the way the tail of the the car is sagging it must be substantial.  I know the whole rig moves because I saw it travel the length of the parking lot before he parked.

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  • ChanW
    ChanW Posts: 3,165
    Looks like he probably will only be able to go straight ahead.

    Forget turning!
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 10,035
    Looks like concrete block.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • ChanW
    ChanW Posts: 3,165
    Not a good start to a project.

    I hope his masonry sense is better!
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Posts: 2,858
    edited December 2018
    This one looks like an accident going somewhere to happen!   The rear end and tongue weight are seriously maxed out and the front tires and steering have been compromised as a result.   Looks for sure like a redneck stretch limo trailer with added push and no control!   :o=)
    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
  • Fergie
    Fergie Posts: 143
    Yoda says, "Half vast projects always start with half vast ideas!"

    Fergie
     
  • N7SHG_Ham
    N7SHG_Ham Posts: 1,261
    Hopefully only going a short distance at slow speeds. That TV is already fully depreciated, haha.

    On the plus side plenty of tongue weight :)
    2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Posts: 758
    They are parked behind a Walgreen's.  I'll bet the driver went in for some anti-anxiety pills.

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