Re: Re:18 HOUR TOWING TRIP HELP!!!

From: Sam Parthemer (rtdkota@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Dec 29 1999 - 14:47:51 EST


Hey, you're missing the point: nothing keeps me awake
better than a full bladder!!! (*where's the next gas
station?*) :P

Sam '00 RT

--- Cal Hyer <clhyer@hom.net> wrote:
> Oh, and do you like milk? A cup of coffee or coke
> and I'm hunting a place
> to stop after 45 minutes - don't have that problem
> drinking milk!
> Cal Hyer
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ZeNel1eac1@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 1999 9:44 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Re:18 HOUR TOWING TRIP HELP!!!
>
>
> > I've got the 6x9 mirrors and have that towing
> package but i guess i'll
> need
> > to get one of those adapter things from my truck
> lights to the trailer
> lights
> > huh? Thanks though I would never have thought of
> checking the trailer out
> > especially for a spare! I am completelt ignorant
> about towing, man what a
> > moron i am!
> >
> > Joe G.
> >
> >
> > <<
> > Last winter, I picked up a brand new boat (19
> foot low profile
> Jetboat/454
> > chevy) in Amarillo TX and trailered it back to
> Indiana (over 1000 miles),
> > with gas and pee breaks only. My suggestions are
> as follows - if you
> don't
> > have the large 6x9 mirrors, do yourself a favor
> and get them. Get a
> > reciever
> > hitch if you don't already have one. As far as
> 5th gear - tow in 5th on
> the
> > flat stretches, and shift into 4th only when
> necessary, up hills, etc.
> Make
> > sure the boat trailer has a spare tire and the
> hubs are in good condition
> > (bearing buddies are best). Put a heavy duty
> signal flasher unit in the
> > truck, to keep the turn signals on the trailer
> and truck working at
> normal
> > speed. If you use a regular flasher, the signals
> will blink very
> rapidly.
> > Take your time and keep a good eye on your side
> view mirrors for problems
> > with the trailer and to keep it between the
> lines. Don't expect to get
> any
> > decent mileage. Have fun.
> >
> > SteveM.
> > >>
> >
> >
>
>

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