Driving Tips

[Wu Wei]

I'd need something small enuf to haul on a 14k# trailer.

OK, so you're saying the the Centauro is out…to bad

The Ferret you posted is the size your looking for….hmmm

OK then, how about this

 

[Wu Wei]

OOH... I got it...this one

Panhard CRAB Armored Scout

 

[Revoltingest]

OK, so you're saying the the Centauro is out…to bad

The Ferret you posted is the size your looking for….hmmm

OK then, how about this

That last one is practical.
Both of my trailers could carry it to shows.

 

[Revoltingest]

OOH... I got it...this one

Panhard CRAB Armored Scout

Too modern.

 

[Wu Wei]

That last one is practical.
Both of my trailers could carry it to shows.

CARRY IT TO SHOWS!!!! Where's the fun in that.....hook the trailer to it and drive it there.

 

[Revoltingest]

CARRY IT TO SHOWS!!!! Where's the fun in that.....hook the trailer to it and drive it there.

That thing would work only on back roads.
Fuel economy would suck.
And roadside repairs are out of the question.

 

[Wu Wei]

Too modern.

 

[Wu Wei]

That thing would work only on back roads.
Fuel economy would suck.
And roadside repairs are out of the question.

 

[Revoltingest]

Wonderful !!!!

 

[ChristineM]

A british comedian "Ross Noble" bought a tank for playing on his farm.

Here he is telling a few driving stories, including some about his tank

 

[Revoltingest]

When you see traffic slowed or stopped ahead,
always slow down immediately, & as gradually
as you can. Drivers not paying attention will
be less likely to plow into your rear end.

When you see pulled over vehicles, don't fix
your gaze upon them. There's a human tendency
to drift in that direction. Always slow down or
move into a farther lane.

 

[Wu Wei]

When you see traffic slowed or stopped ahead,
always slow down immediately, & as gradually
as you can. Drivers not paying attention will
be less likely to plow into your rear end.

When you see pulled over vehicles, don't fix
your gaze upon them. There's a human tendency
to drift in that direction. Always slow down or
move into a farther lane.

And, as always....When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.

 

[Revoltingest]

And, as always....When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.

 

[Twilight Hue]

When hauling a load, be it on truck, trailer, or bike rack, ensure it's well fastened.
This might be obvious, but there are complexities to consider.
(I use straps instead of chains, but the same thoughts apply.)
- Regularly stop to check your
- Bungee cords will flex under bouncing loads & wind.
- Straps & hooks can break. So I use redundant fastening, ie,
if one fails, the others will suffice.
- If your load shifts, will straps tend to go slack or tighten?
- Think about friction. Iron parts on a steel deck will slide.
- Straps running over a load will have more tension on the ratchet side.
Flexing trailers & loads will tend to allow tension to equalize.
Will your load go slack? I use plastic sheets to minimize friction under straps.

Tighten down the first hour, every three hours for the duration of the trip.

It's the law for flatbeds.

 

[Revoltingest]

Tighten down the first hour, every three hours for the duration of the trip.

It's the law for flatbeds.

I regularly walk around all loads to inspect
them, & hit straps with a tire knocker. This
has proven very useful.
Things shift.
Hooks can fail.
Straps can be cut.

I always use redundant straps.
One can fail with no loss of security.

 

[Revoltingest]

You have a nail in the tread of your tire.
What do you do?
There are many tire repair methods out there.
What's cheap, easy, & durable?
I like "rope" plugs.
One brand & kit...
BlackJack KT-340 T-Bone Tire Repair Kit

But judgment is required.
Follow directions about when & can & can't use them.
For safety critical applications, treat them as a temporary repair.
Have a tire service center inspect the tire, & recommend what to do.

I fixed a 3/4" gash in Mr Mower's tire, & it's held up well for over a year now.
I just fixed a trailer tire, but I'll have Discount Tire inspect it.
It'll become the spare.
These tires are all scheduled for replacement soon anyway....already 5 years old.
Failure will be likely by tread separation (my experience) rather than by plug failure.

 

[We Never Know]

You have a nail in the tread of your tire.
What do you do?
There are many tire repair methods out there.
What's cheap, easy, & durable?
I like "rope" plugs.
One brand & kit...
BlackJack KT-340 T-Bone Tire Repair Kit

But judgment is required.
Follow directions about when & can & can't use them.
For safety critical applications, treat them as a temporary repair.
Have a tire service center inspect the tire, & recommend what to do.

I fixed a 3/4" gash in Mr Mower's tire, & it's held up well for over a year now.
I just fixed a trailer tire, but I'll have Discount Tire inspect it.
It'll become the spare.
These tires are all scheduled for replacement soon anyway....already 5 years old.
Failure will be likely by tread separation (my experience) rather than by plug failure.

I've used plugs many times. Never had a problem with them. However you might point out they are only for tubeless tires(in case some may not know).

 

[Audie]

You have a nail in the tread of your tire.
What do you do?
There are many tire repair methods out there.
What's cheap, easy, & durable?
I like "rope" plugs.
One brand & kit...
BlackJack KT-340 T-Bone Tire Repair Kit

But judgment is required.
Follow directions about when & can & can't use them.
For safety critical applications, treat them as a temporary repair.
Have a tire service center inspect the tire, & recommend what to do.

I fixed a 3/4" gash in Mr Mower's tire, & it's held up well for over a year now.
I just fixed a trailer tire, but I'll have Discount Tire inspect it.
It'll become the spare.
These tires are all scheduled for replacement soon anyway....already 5 years old.
Failure will be likely by tread separation (my experience) rather than by plug failure.

Why not just get a new car

 

[Revoltingest]

Tire plugs are for tubeless tires.
More info...
Flat Tires - To Plug or Not to Plug? | MotorWeek
Unsafe Tire Repair Methods Persist Despite Strong Evidence of Dangers

 

[Revoltingest]

Why not just get a new car

They're particularly pricey & in short supply these days.