Trailers & Tow Vehicles: Ask all your questions here! How-To, Safety, etc

[mudboggincrazy]

i got told over the weekend that they had a law that said u have 2 take ur hitch off the truck when u arent towin a trailer   i thought that stupid but owell mine will be on the truck  anyway but wanted 2 c if this is true ive looked all over the state site and found nothin on it

[marshall]

just heard that myself. thats my bumper protector, lol

[xjs3667]

Ive never heard of it...... I like to keep my big pintle hitch on......  for them people that dont know how to stop behind me....lol already happened once got rear ended by a caviler and it barely scratched my bumper..... he had to get towed 

[mudboggincrazy]

Ive never heard of it...... I like to keep my big pintle hitch on......  for them people that dont know how to stop behind me....lol already happened once got rear ended by a caviler and it barely scratched my bumper..... he had to get towed 

thats y i was told they made this a law because cars were gettin messed up pretty bad from the hitches and i leave my big hitch in all the time and wont take it out untill they stop me and tell me i have 2

[xjs3667]

Ive never heard of it...... I like to keep my big pintle hitch on......  for them people that dont know how to stop behind me....lol already happened once got rear ended by a caviler and it barely scratched my bumper..... he had to get towed 

thats y i was told they made this a law because cars were gettin messed up pretty bad from the hitches and i leave my big hitch in all the time and wont take it out untill they stop me and tell me i have 2

Exactly,  either way if they rear end u its their fault so why should u mess ur truck up too.  Its not like its a giant spike sticking outa there  alltho sometimes I wish there was..... Maybe then people wont tailgate so much

[Ranger Dave]

its just another way to pull you over, then they can serch you ride,and  give you for  nothing !

[ToughBowtieTruck]

Two problems with hitches left in the trucks:

1: It interferes with the bumper absorbing impact

2: some can block your license plate.

This is a law in Indiana, but as far as I know not in MI. However, your hitch can't be blocking visibility to your license plate if you aren't hauling anything. That they can get you for.

[RIP_K52007]

they dont like it if your hitch covers up that strip in the middle of ur plate that their computer reads. I always have mine in. Its saved my bumper a few times.

[ToughBowtieTruck]

Man, if we get enough trailer/towing related posts in here, there could be a whole thread of useful posts in it.

[BigFrank]

i have a couple trailer looking at a assembeled  not factory built  trailer it has 3 trailer house axels under it  i cant find any rating on them and was wondering about  how much this thing would be rated at   next one the guy said its never been registered  soo  is there a form i need too get or just weight slip from grain elevator  and take that to sos    my biggest concern is the axels and rims/tires on it

[dirtydog]

I hate blasting my shin bone on them cuz I forget its in there but I like leaving mine in aalso

[BigFrank]

whats the weight rating on a trailer house axel anyone know

[BLAZIN SKIDDY]

usually 6 to 7k pounds

[BigFrank]

usually 6 to 7k pounds

thanks

[ToughBowtieTruck]

usually 6 to 7k pounds

thanks

5,200 and 7,000 are the most popular.

As far as weight,
if it is over 2500lbs, be prepared to show a receipt for it and to get it inspected by police and the state, because you HAVE to title any trailer weighing 2501lbs and more.

[BigFrank]

usually 6 to 7k pounds

thanks

5,200 and 7,000 are the most popular.

As far as weight,
if it is over 2500lbs, be prepared to show a receipt for it and to get it inspected by police and the state, because you HAVE to title any trailer weighing 2501lbs and more.

one more  lol  is there a way too turn theses trailer house axels into a 8 lug hub or would it bee easier too just change the axles

[ToughBowtieTruck]

Just swap them out. 8lug axles are only anout $400 each.

[frankies_son]

I know that Bud style wheels are legal there is no law saying different and i checked with the state police post, but the tires witch are 14.5 have to be dot approved!

[redneckjones09]

just wondering im goin truck shopping and im looking at a 1/2 ton chevy with the 5.7 in it and was wondering if that motor would be good hauling my 98' Silverado bogger on 40s on my 18' car trailer up to hale for tgw? I currently have a 2002 chevy with 4.3 vortec and 3:73 gears and if I cant find a truck before august ill be towin my bogger up to hale with a v6?

[ToughBowtieTruck]

A v8 would help, but you need to pay attention to the gear ratios as well. 3.73s and 4.10s will be your best bet.

Like I told you before all it takes is the wrong DOT officer to hassle your current tow rig setup.