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08-09-2002, 01:53 PM
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Roadtrip questions (a little help, please)
Okay, so tomorrow I'm going to get my 68 long step. I got a tilt back trailer from a friend. It's about 4 hours up there. What tips can you give a novice for the trip? I respect the members tips and would appreciate any help. I'm excited and anxious for the adventure.
Thanks, Mark 
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08-09-2002, 02:10 PM
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Well, if you are asking about towing instructions, I would recommend that you load the truck nose first, have most of the weight in front of the axles. I like to have the vehicles up at the front of the trailer about as far as I can get it, I think more tongue weight makes it tow much easier. I never load them on backwards, they don't tow well at all that way.
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08-09-2002, 02:27 PM
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Keep the weight up front and make sure you got enough straps or tie-downs and help.
 
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08-09-2002, 02:43 PM
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You might want to double check the trailor tires and make sure you have a spare.
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08-09-2002, 03:51 PM
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Take it easy and don't hurry. Look really far ahead of you and anticipate stopping from a loooong way off.
Weasel's right about the straps/tie-downs. A shifting load can send you into the ditch, or make for an uncomfortable ride at least.
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08-09-2002, 06:46 PM
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Thanks for the advice!!! I'm leaving at 6:00am tomorrow and I'll check the board again. You guys rock!!! I'll try to get pics. My biggest fear is I'll get there and it will be much worse than I remember. Oh well, it only 100 bucks. (Oops i didnt want to let that out)
 Stay cool and keep it movin'Mark
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