Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

BigBlue1 · Jul 7, 2020

Somewhat back on thread topic:

Fallon · Jul 7, 2020

rangerfredbob said:
Those cracks don't really have to do with the jack even though they are lined up with it... it all has to do with the stress concentration at the end of the weld on the tongue, the cracks on both sides line up with the end of the welds... It sucks but if you have a welder not a big deal, it looks like it's been around the block for a while, it happens... At least he obviously had tongue weight so you still have a trailer and neighbor! trailer sway sucks and can get bad... I've literally been towing, couldn't move the load forward and bought tongue weight...

Hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like the crack isn't shiny. With the paint & other surface rust on there you'd need a much closer photo. A bit if rust on the crack surfaces indicates it's been there a while.

I don't loan out my gear except to a few very select people who are mechanically inclined & treat stuff right. Or it's cheap equipment I don't mind losing (lots of the Harbor Freight stuff I bought for a single use then sits on the shelf forever). My truck, tractor & trailer really don't get loaned out. But I will help friends & operate them myself.

Diggin It · Jul 7, 2020

Fallon said:
Hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like the crack isn't shiny. With the paint & other surface rust on there you'd need a much closer photo. A bit if rust on the crack surfaces indicates it's been there a while.

I'm thinking metal fatigue over the years that opened up gradually and became more visible after the last haul. It doesn't look like anything sudden.

lilranch2001 · Jul 7, 2020

BigBlue1 said:
Somewhat back on thread topic:

Semi Slams Into Pedestrian Overpass Following Crash On Highway 1 In Edina – WCCO | CBS Minnesota

Diggin It · Jul 7, 2020

I just hope the driver had time and presence of mind enough to duck.

lilranch2001 · Jul 7, 2020

Redlands Okie · Jul 7, 2020

Redlands Okie said:
And back to the regular presentation of those in humanity to beware of.....

Broke a long standing rule of mine and loaned out a trailor and got this back. As expected the guy had no idea how he loaded so much for the crack to happen. It’s kind of in line with the jack.

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I replaced it with a much better hitch. Replaced the jack also. Safety chain attachment also changed out. This chain attachment sure beats the weld on bent pins that I have seen in use. Way better than actually welding the chains on, which I think will not pass a inspection.

Diggin It · Jul 7, 2020

Curious why you went with the side mount swing back when the center mount A frame is the same price.

I have to use side mounts on mine and had to add a second one so the tongue wouldn't twist.

4570Man · Jul 7, 2020

Diggin It said:
Curious why you went with the side mount swing back when the center mount A frame is the same price.

I have to use side mounts on mine and had to add a second one so the tongue wouldn't twist.

You can open the truck tailgate is one potential reason.

fidowanttobe · Jul 7, 2020

Flip up and/or stow and don't have to crank it all the way up for clearance. I've replaced all of mine with side mounts. Only thing, I prefer the side mounted crank rather than the top mounted.