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I have received several requests to forward to the lists the responses I got concerning the trailer topic, so here they are.
Thanks again for the great info!
David and Donna Brubaker
Member - MVPA
1972 M151A2 U.S. Air Force Security Police
http://WWW2.Southwind.net/~b52d
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-- Benjamin Franklin
Nov 11 1755, from the Pennsylvania Assembly
-----Original Message-----
From: Barber, Steve R. [SMTP:SRBARBER@southernco.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2000 7:43 AM
To: 'David W. Brubaker'
Subject: RE: [MV] Trailering an MV
Here is my two cents worth.
I like to use chain to secure the vehicle. Be aware that chain is marked
with its strength rating. A 3 means 3000 lbs capacity. If you improperly
used some old log chain that is not marked then you could technically be in
violation of a state law. I seriously doubt that your average cop would
know this, but using the right chain is a good idea anyway. A lot of
people use the nylon straps. This is fine, but be very aware of sharp
edges. I was towing my newly restored Truimph TR3B and was using a strap.
When I got home, the strap was 99% cut by a sharp place on the frame
(whew!). It was not in contact with the frame, but when I hit a bump, the
suspension on the car caused the frame to rub the strap.
As to the trailer, be sure to buy one with brakes. I prefer hydraulic surge
brakes. The braking action is much more precise, does not have to be
adjusted for load, and can be used with any vehicle. Electric brakes are
much more common, so you will probably end up with this type. Be sure to
buy a top notch electric controller for your vehicle. Since your Dakota has
the towing package, it probably has some wiring provision for the
controller. Tow dollies are ok, but a couple of years ago, one of our local
MV club members lost a cherry M151A2 using a dolly. I feel much better with
a trailer with brakes!
One more bit of advice. My dad always reminded me to NEVER forget that you
have a trailer behind you. You can be rolling along, daydreaming of finding
that NOS part you have been looking for...THEN that blue haired lady pulls
out right in front of you. Obviously, you truck will maneuver differently
with a load behind it.
Good luck,
-Steve
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David W. Brubaker [SMTP:b52d@southwind.net]
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2000 6:24 PM
> To: mil-veh@uller.skylee.com
> Subject: [MV] Trailering an MV
>
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> I am getting ready to purchase a trailer for pulling my M151A2 to shows,
> etc..
>
> Rather than re-invent the wheel I am hoping that the good people out on
> the newsgroup can help me out with some advice.
>
> I take it a two axle trailer is pretty much a given, but are there any
> does or don'ts that go with this. The tow vehicle is a brand new Dodge
> Dakota V8 with the towing package so I do not think gross weight is an
> issue for the payload. But a lot of questions come to mind..... How to
> keep trailer from being stolen once at the convention or show and you have
> unhooked it so that you can get around town? Best straps to use to tie it
> down on the trailer? Should I strip everything off of the jeep while
> transporting, radio and pedestal mount, stuff like that? Any dumb trailer
> tricks I should try to not duplicate? Things I should know to keep from
> having a towing accident, stuff like that. Anything on the topic would be
> greatly appreciated from the group. I do plan to bring the Mutt to the
> Kansas City convention this year, really looking forward to my first
> convention. I suppose the do's and don'ts for that could be a separate
> thread all together.
>
> Hope everyone has had a great start into the new year!
> David and Donna Brubaker
> Member - MVPA
> 1972 M151A2 U.S. Air Force Security Police
> http://WWW2.Southwind.net/~b52d
>
> "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety,
> deserve neither liberty nor safety."
>
> -- Benjamin Franklin
> Nov 11 1755, from the Pennsylvania Assembly
>
>
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