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[kenmbz]

Looks like it might be keeping the tailgate shut or the hitch mount up?
Next question, shouldn't the SxS be mounted facing forward to center the weight

 

[lilranch2001]

I think its holding the fleet n farm sign down

 

[Reb954]

If you look closely you can clearly see it is holding up the back of the pickup.

 

[3 Horse Ranch]

Don't twist chains to shorten them. A slight twist, so the links make a gentle spiral pattern doesn't make much difference. Severe twisting to shorten reduced strength 70% in this test.

Twisting Trailer Chains - YouTube

Bruce

I'm not impressed by the video. Quarter inch grade 30 chain has a working load of #1300. The severely twisted chain they tested broke at the working load point. The test would have more validity if each configuration had been tested repeatedly. One of tests really aren't worth much. Chain that small is going to be on a light weight trailer and should be adequate even if twisted, but I wouldn't recommend as severe a twist as shown. My #10k car hauler uses 3/8" grade 43 with a working load of #5400 each enough to literally pick the loaded trailer up vertically by the chains. I would not be surprised to find most trailers safety chains having the same ability.

The purpose of the chains is to keep the trailer behind the tow vehicle should the hitch become uncoupled or otherwise fail. It doesn't need to be strong enough to pick up the trailer by the chains.

If needed to keep chains from dragging, sparking, starting brush fires, etc. twist them to shorten them,

 

[JPRambo]

As everyone else has seen before, I finally got a picture of this one. Ready to leave the Big Orange Box Store a couple days ago.
There is a tool box in the front of the truck bed and a strap over lumber at the rear of the bed. still a little too much overhang. He left the lot very slowly.

 

[dodge man]

He has a Cummins in that thing, no problem.

 

[Thomas]

As everyone else has seen before, I finally got a picture of this one. Ready to leave the Big Orange Box Store a couple days ago.
There is a tool box in the front of the truck bed and a strap over lumber at the rear of the bed. still a little too much overhang. He left the lot very slowly.

If one waited at "Big Orange Box Store" pretty sure sure short time they would get there share of pics.

 

[adam728]

Not a great pic, phone was on the dash mount for navigation, so I didn't mess with zoom, and the truck was in the very top left of the pic till I cropped.

Anyway, log splitter with teeny tiny tires doing about 80 mph on I75. Aren't they usually rated for 45 mph?

 

[Rock Crawler]

Not a great pic, phone was on the dash mount for navigation, so I didn't mess with zoom, and the truck was in the very top left of the pic till I cropped.

Anyway, log splitter with teeny tiny tires doing about 80 mph on I75. Aren't they usually rated for 45 mph?

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I have a woods that is rated to (supposedly) 45, but it only moves in my utility trailer or around my woods attached to a Kawasaki Mule. I couldn't imagine driving on the road with it behind....

 

[Peter 315]

Not a great pic, phone was on the dash mount for navigation, so I didn't mess with zoom, and the truck was in the very top left of the pic till I cropped.

Anyway, log splitter with teeny tiny tires doing about 80 mph on I75. Aren't they usually rated for 45 mph?

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He has 2 tires rated for 45mph each so he is good for 90mph........:laughing:

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I saw a log splitter once crashed into the guardrail along a 70 mph freeway, looked like it might have come unhitched.

 

[4get gto]

Can someone tell me what the SxS winch line is attached to/securing?

At least he put fender cover over the bent up tailgate..!

 

[duramaxsky]

I have a woods that is rated to (supposedly) 45, but it only moves in my utility trailer or around my woods attached to a Kawasaki Mule. I couldn't imagine driving on the road with it behind....

My Champion says not to exceed 45 as well. But I only move it around my property behind my JD L110 mower. It won't go 45. I would never tow it on the road. If for no other reason I have ADHD and would forget it is back there a since you can't see it and backing up would go bad. I forget my big trailers are back there. But one glance at any mirror reminds me. The only time I never forget I have a trailer is at work. Because I almost never drive the tractor without a trailer. But when I do I sometimes forget I don't have one. But all that happens from that is I look like a fool taking a corner wide or setting up a back.

 

[Diggin It]

Every new splitter listing I've seen at stores says not for highway towing in some for of those words.


My Blue Big Box store entry for today (of course no picture) ..... Standard sized pickup truck, bath vanity or kitchen counter type cabinet standing up, but laid over against the side rail, maybe 45 degrees, then a doorwall type thing leaned over the against the cabinet. I wasn't so concerned about any of it falling out, but was wondering what the chances were of it getting home with the glass intact.

 

[Travelover]

I've towed a log splitter before with those tiny tires and no suspension and it seemed to spend half of its time in the air, on Michigan's bumpy roads. So, I guess if it is airborne anyway, speed doesn't matter. :laughing:

 

[Jstpssng]

I think that I'd be at least as concerned about the bearings as the tires. The only thing mine get's towed behind is my ATV.

 

[California]

... and it seemed to spend half of its time in the air...

I built the little HF 4x4 trailer with 8" tires for a camping 'jeep trailer'.

After watching it dance on the first trip I went to a tire chart and saw only 24~28 psi was recommended for the light loads I used it for. Much better behaved at freeway speed!

 

[Oaktree]

What about this dufus? "If a tundra can pull the space shuttle, I should be able to move a mobile home with my Silverado".
Chevy Silverado Driver Busted Towing 7-Foot Mobile Home on Rural Missouri Highway - The Drive

 

[lilranch2001]

It doesnt matter what speed they are rated for........

Its hitched to the truck so it will keep up with the truck!

 

[Jstpssng]

I've always wondered how much use it was to chain down an excavator or other heavy tracked vehicle. Looking at this trailer rollover, I guess that I have my answer. (It helps)

Flipped trailer in Castine causes road closure

(No report of the condition of the drivers shorts.)