Beginner's Luck?

[ladyjaine]

I got suckered into towing our re-enactment group's gear to the Big War this year. The trailer we were loaned was a POS. I think the tires on it were the original ones. Can you say dry rot? I wasn't going to cough up the $$ to purchase new tires at the last minute. So they sent a lone female with zip functional towing experience, but some common sense, off with all the common equipment, including the kitchen and shower. No convoy for support. Lucky me, I had only 2 minor problems. A vibration loosened nut and a burned out left turn signal bulb.



What have I learned?

Look at any loaned equipment well in advance of picking it up for actual use.

I hate surge brakes.

If I were to do this regularly, I'd want more horses under the hood.

I can back a trailer if you don't send stupid signals like waving your arm in a circle. Just point the direction you want me to make the trailer go. And stay where I can see you!



Jean

 

[MMiller]

Glad to hear you made it without any tire problems. All the reasons above are why I have my own trailer and never lend it out. Need some help moving something, yeah I'll help. I'll use my trailer hooked to my truck! Prevents alot of problems.



Sounds like you had luck on your side. If it were me I wouldn't try that again!



Michael

 

[SnoKing]

You have to be carefull on those re-enactment deals. You do not want to kill your grandfather!!! Think about it. Snoking

 

[Tony T.]

Loaning out the trailer

I don't mind loaning out my 16 ft flatbed to people I know, I just tell them to be sure and lock up the hitch so it does not get stolen, an by the way it has two flats on it, they usually decline on borrowing it then.