How not to tow your 5th wheel caravan

Blind_Io · June 7th, 2007, 5:35 PM

http://phyrefile.com/pic/2007/06/07/noname.jpg

http://phyrefile.com/pic/2007/06/07/noname2.jpg

Notice the "heavy duty" chain and S-hook "reinforcement" to the tail-gate.

http://phyrefile.com/pic/2007/06/07/noname3.jpg

Damn, I just noticed this moron has Utah plates.

epp_b · June 7th, 2007, 6:29 PM

Blind, where are you finding all this gold today? images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Blind_Io · June 7th, 2007, 8:08 PM

My dad emailed me this one. The boat I found serendipitously.

American TG Man · June 7th, 2007, 8:58 PM

Hitch- "CRACK!"
Caravan- *squeaky wheel noises then...* "CRASH!"
Driver-"Oh, crap..."

bartboy9891 · June 7th, 2007, 10:43 PM

I'll give him credit for actually coming up with a set-up to support all that weight.

Blind_Io · June 7th, 2007, 11:12 PM

Umm, it's not supporting the weight, the car is down on the stops for the suspension, the front wheels are almost off the ground and if he tries to move the suspension mounts will probably break through the mounts.

fbc · June 7th, 2007, 11:14 PM

That's frightening - it's one thing to do something insanely stupid and risk your own health, but that set-up puts other motorists at risk.

Cobol74 · June 7th, 2007, 11:52 PM

OK danger to other road users = bad, but candidate for entry to the Darwin awards ahoy! UTAH = Mountains?

Blind_Io · June 8th, 2007, 1:09 AM

Yes, we have mountains in Utah, in fact you can see some in the photos.

cvrefugee · June 8th, 2007, 1:59 AM

Utah? That explains it. The dude needs the largest vehicle that can carry all 28 of their children!

watto · June 8th, 2007, 2:01 AM

Woo! Darwin Awards recipient 2007.

powah · June 8th, 2007, 2:24 AM

What an idiot!

Quiky · June 8th, 2007, 2:47 AM

Nice.. propped the tailgate up with a woodie in the old trailer hitch.

Blind_Io · June 8th, 2007, 4:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvg

Utah? That explains it. The dude needs the largest vehicle that can carry all 28 of their children!

Don't make me come over there.

BerserkerCatSplat · June 8th, 2007, 5:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvg

Utah? That explains it. The dude needs the largest vehicle that can carry all 28 of their children!

ZING!

Blind_Io · June 8th, 2007, 6:43 AM

You do see quite a few big SUVs around, mostly Chevy Suburbans and the like. The thing is that we really do use them around here. The mountains require more torque and power than your typical van can deliver and these SUVs can hold the larger families and all their stuff while towing the boat to the lake. In the winter it has four wheel drive which is very nice when we get a big storm that dumps two feet of the white and fluffy on us.

CyberMonkey · June 8th, 2007, 7:48 PM

Made me think of this one images/smilies/smile.gif

+ YouTube Video

However, we Europeans see it off course a little bit less, erm, big images/smilies/smile.gif

edit: dang, forgot about the youtube tags. Thanks Redliner images/smilies/smile.gif

Cobol74 · June 8th, 2007, 9:26 PM

^ Excellent - he's burning a bit rich? images/smilies/lol.gif

Redliner · June 8th, 2007, 9:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberMonkey

Made me think of this one images/smilies/smile.gif

+ YouTube Video

However, we Europeans see it off course a little bit less, erm, big images/smilies/smile.gif

CyberMonkey · June 8th, 2007, 9:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobol74

^ Excellent - he's burning a bit rich? images/smilies/lol.gif

Do you know what the "rich" is doing at the end there? images/smilies/smile.gif

I don't get it...

June 7th, 2007, 5:35 PM	#1
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 7:16 PM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	How not to tow your 5th wheel caravan Notice the "heavy duty" chain and S-hook "reinforcement" to the tail-gate. Damn, I just noticed this moron has Utah plates. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

June 7th, 2007, 8:08 PM	#3
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 7:16 PM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	My dad emailed me this one. The boat I found serendipitously. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

June 7th, 2007, 8:58 PM	#4
American TG Man Banned By Request Joined: Feb 19th, 2007 Last Online: 9:28 PM Location: Lafayette, PRNJ, Amerikistan Age: 18 Posts: 2,165 Car: None... :'c LFS Status: Rep Power: 43	Hitch- "CRACK!" Caravan- squeaky wheel noises then... "CRASH!" Driver-"Oh, crap..." __________________ Sig image totally done by me, not PaperBiro... "So listen up, boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing that happens to you today." DSRacing status: We be closed... Please support the DSRacing effort by visiting the official Wiki and blog...

June 7th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#5
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	I'll give him credit for actually coming up with a set-up to support all that weight. __________________

June 7th, 2007, 11:12 PM	#6
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 7:16 PM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	Umm, it's not supporting the weight, the car is down on the stops for the suspension, the front wheels are almost off the ground and if he tries to move the suspension mounts will probably break through the mounts. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

June 7th, 2007, 6:29 PM	#2
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 9:45 PM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,423 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 144	Blind, where are you finding all this gold today?

June 7th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#7
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	That's frightening - it's one thing to do something insanely stupid and risk your own health, but that set-up puts other motorists at risk. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

June 7th, 2007, 11:52 PM	#8
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 10:50 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,592 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	OK danger to other road users = bad, but candidate for entry to the Darwin awards ahoy! UTAH = Mountains? __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

June 8th, 2007, 1:09 AM	#9
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 7:16 PM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	Yes, we have mountains in Utah, in fact you can see some in the photos. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

June 8th, 2007, 1:59 AM	#10
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: 3:46 PM Location: Corona, CA Age: 29 Posts: 3,761 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 86	Utah? That explains it. The dude needs the largest vehicle that can carry all 28 of their children!

June 8th, 2007, 2:01 AM	#11
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,707 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	Woo! Darwin Awards recipient 2007.

June 8th, 2007, 2:24 AM	#12
powah Previously Known As powerof1000 Joined: Mar 13th, 2007 Last Online: November 1st, 2009 Location: New Zealand Age: 16 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 16	What an idiot! __________________

June 8th, 2007, 2:47 AM	#13
Quiky Devouring your soul.. after belly rubs. Joined: Aug 21st, 1995 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Maryland Posts: 3,219 Car: Dacia Sandero Turbo Quattroporte Mayo GTZR1 LFS Status: Rep Power: 587	Nice.. propped the tailgate up with a woodie in the old trailer hitch.

June 8th, 2007, 6:43 AM	#16
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 7:16 PM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	You do see quite a few big SUVs around, mostly Chevy Suburbans and the like. The thing is that we really do use them around here. The mountains require more torque and power than your typical van can deliver and these SUVs can hold the larger families and all their stuff while towing the boat to the lake. In the winter it has four wheel drive which is very nice when we get a big storm that dumps two feet of the white and fluffy on us. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

June 8th, 2007, 9:26 PM	#18
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 10:50 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,592 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	^ Excellent - he's burning a bit rich? __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

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