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Old 07-27-2009, 01:29 PM   #1
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towing with bags?

Im curious if theirs a cetian way to tow a truck with bags both on a car dolly and flat bed. I was told fully aired up is that true?
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Old 07-27-2009, 02:41 PM   #2
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Re: towing with bags?

Trailer it the same way a coil spring vehicle is hauled on a trailer ... tie it down by the axles / tires with the bags aired up.
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Old 07-27-2009, 04:26 PM   #3
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Re: towing with bags?

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I was told fully aired up is that true?
When you say "fully aired up" what do you mean? As shane states you should air to ride height or a little higher if clearence is an issue. Do NOT max it out as it will stress your system just as it would if you were driving withh full pressure applied.
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Old 08-04-2009, 05:22 AM   #4
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Re: towing with bags?

A flat bed is always better for anything you need towed.
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Old 08-08-2009, 09:31 PM   #5
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Re: towing with bags?

Have the bagged vehicle at driving height. Keep an eye on it to be sure it don't leak down & make the straps holding it on the flat bed loose. One of my buddies towed his brothers bagged 62 C10 dropped all the way down on his car trailer & he bent the frame on his 96 Yukon at the hitch mounting points on the frame.
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Old 08-09-2009, 10:58 AM   #6
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Re: towing with bags?

leaving the hold down straps loose is a good way to lose 2 vehicles should you encounter a sudden stop.
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