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#369570 - 08/16/06 08:49 PM
Re: DISASTERS TEND TO HAPPEN IN THREES
[Re: novaman]
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Peter J.Heizmann
Peter J. Heizmann
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Registered: 10/19/01
Posts: 2310
Loc: Reading, PA
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Hi, David...
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Peter, sorry about the technical questions about this subject.
Please continue to question this trailering experience subject as it will benefit all of us. I am throwing out my towing set up experiences and maybe I am doing something wrong. Who knows? I welcome any suggestions to max-out safety.
Guaranteed, there is a miriad of trailer subjects in the "Search Function" above.
Let me ask this to all on this thread. How many times have any of "us" arrived at a venue. Say hello to friends!, how was your trip?, etc., and, immediately make statements about the "towing experience" during one's trip.
Let's continue sharing as any tip could save a life.
Of note, tire pressure, too. I personally keep mine at the maximum: "65 p.s.i.". Also, I had the family car, the pickup, and, trailer tires purged and had "nitrogen" injected. Benefit that I have found so far: I drive the pickup an average of 900-1100 miles per week on business. So far, I am impressed with the constant pressure retention over air pressure, and, the improved handling is noticeable.
I recall Howard Scotland making an important comment some years ago: What about the "Receiver Hitch" mounted to the tow vehicle?? Personally, I have checked the underside mounting of the last 2 trucks I owned every time I hook up the trailer. Never know, folks. Those of us residing in the cold weather areas drive the tow vehicle throw all sorts of road/highway treating chemicals--corrosion reality check.
We have bantered this trailer topic many times on the forum over the years. What is alarming, is one has a valued car, yet, the trailer sits for a long time, and, is totally ignored.
Regards,
Peter J... 
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#369571 - 08/16/06 10:30 PM
Re: DISASTERS TEND TO HAPPEN IN THREES
[Re: novaman]
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R W Burgess
Long Time Member
Registered: 06/13/02
Posts: 10080
Loc: Warsaw, Va.
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David, been "feeding the family"(out of town), not slipping. 
Takes a lot of time to catch back up. I noticed you have an open trailer too, which doesn't have the draft problem beside tractor-trailers like an enclosed trailer would.
Thanks for taking up the slack for me.
Wayne
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#369572 - 09/15/06 12:33 AM
Re: DISASTERS TEND TO HAPPEN IN THREES
[Re: 58Mustang]
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steele
New Member
Registered: 09/15/06
Posts: 1
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Hi,
I have been reading this thread with interest. I know a fellow who was using a Reese Dual Cam HP Sway Control and experience a loss of control like Barry did (the driver hear a snap and the trailer fishtailed and the driver lost control). I'm wondering if any of you have hear of trouble with this type of sway control. It's the one with the cams. I'm wondering if there have been many of these types of incidents.
Sincerely,
J Steele
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