Towed H2 by RV causes accident

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

That's the first thing I thought. Why didn't it have a brakeaway like yours. Sounds like the guy didn't properly invest in a tow set up.

Ding! Ding!!

[obzidian]

one thing, I'm not understanding your numbers...

"to much weight--Example, Car hauler rated @ 7K--Trailer Wt.=2400Lb, your payload would be 4600Lbs--H2 dry=6400"

First, when you say car hauler, is that the actually R/V or a car hauler like a trailer? If the latter, what kind of open or even a enclosed trailer, weighs 7k?

And lastly, the payload, is that the weight in the r/v, total, or again, on the trailer with the h2?

Anyways, your setup does look pretty impressive.... i've never towed with a r/v like that so this is a learning experience...

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by obzidian

one thing, I'm not understanding your numbers...

"to much weight--Example, Car hauler rated @ 7K--Trailer Wt.=2400Lb, your payload would be 4600Lbs--H2 dry=6400"

First, when you say car hauler, is that the actually R/V or a car hauler like a trailer? If the latter, what kind of open or even a enclosed trailer, weighs 7k?

And lastly, the payload, is that the weight in the r/v, total, or again, on the trailer with the h2?

Anyways, your setup does look pretty impressive.... i've never towed with a r/v like that so this is a learning experience...

In the Example I used, The car Hauler is rated @ 7,000 pounds, if the Hauler/trailer weighs 2400 pounds empty, what you can put on it (car/payload) must Not exceed 4600 Pounds!----- 4600 + 2400=7000

Nothing to do with the RV!

[Grizzy]

The guy in the RV should go to P R I S O N for 20yrs, 5yrs for INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, and 15yrs for BEING AN IDIOT!

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by Grizzy

I was using my car hauling trailer as an example. I know it's not sufficient 'by law' to haul a H2. Perhaps 5.2k or even 6k trailer axles would be more than sufficient. Anyways, I have to vent some more on the tow bar system. What kind of idiot would put a $60k H2 behind a fu**ing tow bar???? I don't care how fancy your tow bar/remote brake trigger setup is, anything goes wrong, you're H2 goes in the ditch AND/OR somebody STILL gets killed! I've personally never seen anybody do this. Usually its the jeep being pulled behind the RV, or the occasional station wagon, but never a 6k lb H2! Hell the H2 should be on a car trailer lined with silver and gold with a custom cover! I'm thinking a custom BAT trailer out of Fort Worth with 6k lb axles, with a 2 5/8 12k bulldog hitch. That would get'er done!

The guy in the RV should go to P R I S O N for 20yrs, 5yrs for INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, and 15yrs for BEING AN IDIOT!

Set Back and LEARN something Youngster! Or STFU!! Try to Comprehend what's been typed, do a little research on your own if you CAN'T get it!

What kind of idiot would put a $60k H2 behind a fu**ing tow bar????

People that Know a Chitload more than You!!
Like I said Earlier!..... I'm the FIRST FKN IDIOT TO DO IT! ...and have been since 02!

[Grizzy]

Retracted comment! I'm done here!

[Grizzy]

I swear people around here suck at answering questions.


WHAT THE HELL IS A 'Jesse luving hate monger troll' ????

[Big Z]

Here's another Example for ya!

My hauler is rated for 10K, (9,950) Curd Weight = 4,732 Paylosd can be 5,218 Pounds

Tongue Weight is Maxed @ 1000 Pounds On most rigs---475 is speced! on this set up

[Grizzy]

Originally Posted by Big Z

Here's another Example for ya!

My hauler is rated for 10K, (9,950) Curd Weight = 4,732 Paylosd can be 5,218 Pounds

Tongue Weight is Maxed @ 1000 Pounds On most rigs---475 is speced! on this set up

NICE SETUP!!!! I LIKE I LIKE I LIKE!!!

[obzidian]

Gotcha!!!

This is my featherlite. I love this tailer. The side 5 foot door with the rear door make it a great trailer for load atv's, snow mobiles, my camaro and gear if i need to go to a track.. etc. Not to mention the v front, it helps out great when hauling it.

ITs gross weight is about 9,600. The trailer weighs about 3500 so i can stuff alot of toys in there!

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by Grizzy

NICE SETUP!!!! I LIKE I LIKE I LIKE!!!

Thanks! I pull it behind the Camper Also!

Another Big Z Custom in the works!

[Grizzy]

[johndjmix1]

Lets all be honest here. Anyone that tows anything over 10,000 with a diesel pusher is DEFINATLY exceeding the GCWR (Thats the gross weight of rv and trailer.....and all your stuff). I challenge someone to show me a diesel pusher that doesnt exceed this with even a 5,000lb trailer and a normal amount of stuff for a trip in the rv.

My next coach will be a dynamax grandsport. Based on a truck its GCWR is 80,000 lbs I beleave.

--John

[OldHiker]

Originally Posted by johndjmix1

Lets all be honest here. Anyone that tows anything over 10,000 with a diesel pusher is DEFINATLY exceeding the GCWR (Thats the gross weight of rv and trailer.....and all your stuff). I challenge someone to show me a diesel pusher that doesnt exceed this with even a 5,000lb trailer and a normal amount of stuff for a trip in the rv.

My next coach will be a dynamax grandsport. Based on a truck its GCWR is 80,000 lbs I beleave.

--John

Hey John. Before shooting off with that pie hole, check your facts. This is my specs.
http://www.newmarcorp.com/essex/specsspartan2.php

Apology not required.