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Naterman35 · 07-27-2009, 01:29 PM

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?

*Shane* · 07-27-2009, 02:41 PM

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.

**N2TRUX** · 07-27-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Naterman35

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.

andrewmp6 · 08-04-2009, 05:22 AM

A flat bed is always better for anything you need towed.

Primer70 · 08-08-2009, 09:31 PM

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.

*Shane* · 08-09-2009, 10:58 AM

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

07-27-2009, 01:29 PM	#1
Naterman35 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Saginaw Michigan Posts: 199	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?

07-27-2009, 02:41 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	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.

08-04-2009, 05:22 AM	#4
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: towing with bags? A flat bed is always better for anything you need towed.

08-08-2009, 09:31 PM	#5
Primer70 Superbad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 153	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.

08-09-2009, 10:58 AM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	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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