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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
Pull the truck on the trailer far enough to move down the rear of the suburban a bit. The suburban will be overloaded so watch oil temp if you can, oil pressure (it will go down a bit if the engine is getting overstressed) and coolant temp. If any temps go above what you are used to seeing slow down until they come back down. Stopping is the problem so be sure your trailer brakes are strong before going anywhere.
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Understood but how do I check that the trailer brakes are strong or working at all?
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Originally Posted by Skippy
Leave yourself a big cushion of space and time between yourself and the vehicle in front of you.
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Understood as a concept but is there a rule of thumb like a time interval?
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Originally Posted by TwitchKitty
Balance the load between the two axles on the trailer and try to trim the trailer so that the floor of the trailer is level to the ground.
I usually look for about a one inch drop at the back axle of the truck.
Stop and check everything regularly. Feel for heat at the wheel bearings and tires.
If it doesn't drive right it isn't trimmed right.
We have had threads like this before.
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I read the words but what I understand is pay to have it towed
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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS
No weight distributing platform hitch? 3/4 ton subies are rated more like 10,000# no?
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I suppose the trailer rental place will have one of those.
It seems suitable trailers are over 2000 lb. empty so the deal is way over the rated towing capacity. Do tow dollies have brakes?
Sixto
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