Car Trailer Towing Guide: How to Get Your Next Project Home

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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2024

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  • @texas_guy_85
    @texas_guy_85 4 роки тому +5

    As a truck driver, I think you did a phenomenal job on teaching the towing basics.

  • @eugeniaperry4278
    @eugeniaperry4278 3 роки тому +2

    This was very informative, I’m moving to Tennessee next weekend and I have never pulled a car. So your advice has been the best so far, since I been watching these tow videos. Slow down.... 🙏🏾💜💛

  • @discovery
    @discovery 10 років тому +8

    Great, practical advice for hauling home your dream ride!

  • @silverechohawk5315
    @silverechohawk5315 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Many important details and safety oriented. There’s something else regarding driving with this trailer: the trailer is wider than the towing vehicle. So being aware of the extra trailer width is very important. Thank you guys!

  • @dalivrubot5909
    @dalivrubot5909 10 років тому +2

    I love it when awesome people tell me how to do basic stuff, because no matter how much I think I know I always learn something. Good job guys, I love watching DIY Tryin, keep it up!

  • @pyro323
    @pyro323 3 роки тому +2

    Great advice bro! Also it's a good idea to check trailer tire pressure and condition before you leave. On super long trips check the ratchet straps, they can losen if the load shifts. 👍🇺🇲

  • @JaysGarageRaleigh1
    @JaysGarageRaleigh1 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for the vid. Just picked up a trailer today, never towed before. Installed the hitch in the morning and bought a trailer to haul cars. Thanks for the safety tips,always want to be safe

  • @Rowsdow3r
    @Rowsdow3r 10 років тому +10

    I used to work for Uhaul, and I can say that towing is no joke. You need to understand everything involved. Weight of what you're towing, weight of the vehicle you're towing with, the hitch, the drawbar, the hitch ball. Before you consider renting a trailer of any kind, you should do research on it, or spend some time having a conversation with someone who knows. You cannot pull a Silverado behind a Hyundai. If it seems stupid and dangerous, then it is. When a trailer starts to fish-tail on you, it's scary even if you are experienced.

  • @dodge8802
    @dodge8802 10 років тому +24

    It's also a good idea to cross your safety chains so if the trailer comes off the tongue won't dig into the ground.

    • @Rowsdow3r
      @Rowsdow3r 10 років тому +8

      Yes, always cross the chains. It's an added measure that could make a huge difference in a bad situation.

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому +3

      I do, but the chains on this trailer were center mounted under the hitch... kinda impossible to cross 'em.

  • @skyartrc8286
    @skyartrc8286 3 роки тому +1

    I rented one of these and it really was easy to load a vehicle and tow .

  • @porkybitz
    @porkybitz 10 років тому +4

    As Pat mentions in the video I'm not an expert tower either however I have an extra tip as someone with a commercial driver's license and having a little experience in driving a tractor at times with 53 feet of trailer and up to 108,000 pounds of weight behind my steering wheel.
    Before you set off get comfortable in your seat, then look left and right at your mirrors. Adjust them to show an inch or two of the vehicle you're in and the trailer behind. You want them as wide as possible, yet still see your own car/truck and trailer.
    When you need to make a turn, drive as wide as possible without making yourself a hazard to oncoming traffic.
    Make a safe turn, then check your mirrors. Your trailer will track closer to the turn than you did. Keep checking your mirror through the turn to make sure you don't track the rear wheels up onto the sidewalk.
    The longer the trailer the closer you'll track to the curb.

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому

      Great tips, thanks for sharing!

    • @manny6584
      @manny6584 9 років тому

      Hold on a sec,Do you operate A commercial vehicle in the US? What combination vehicle do you pull with A GVR of 108,000 LBS pulling A 53 foot trailer? Its 80,000 LBS in the US.

    • @porkybitz
      @porkybitz 9 років тому

      108 000 with drop axles.

  • @markston
    @markston 10 років тому +1

    Thank you Mr Norton. Your timing with this episode was priceless. As I will be flying to the otherside of the country to pick up a dream car. I have never towed a dam thing and am a noob as much as one can be. You taught me what was paramount. Very much appreciated and keep up the great great work. Sincerly - Mark Hallston

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому

      Good luck, take it slow, and keep checking your mirrors!!!

    • @markston
      @markston 10 років тому

      Duly noted. You keep up the quality work you keep producing. Your going to create an " Awesome " shortage. That goes for snubs as well. Thank you again. Keep checking mirrors.............got it.

    • @bencline1915
      @bencline1915 10 років тому

      ***** don't forget to make wider turns. Keep as far left as possible before the turn, which will save you from pulling out further into oncoming traffic. I went from no experience to driving delivery box trucks and taxi driving with a trailer in a 15-passenger 4x4 Ford van in Montana winters. No accidents, although getting the box truck pulled out of a ditch at job sites was a common scene. Never called a tow truck because there were Gradalls/sky jacks on site with new houses.

  • @DeepSouthTechie
    @DeepSouthTechie 10 років тому +2

    I love it that you guys do a wide variety of videos, and its great that there are two of you. Most of my projects are done solo, an extra set of hands sure would be nice. Keep up the great videos and thanks.

  • @KevinBowie
    @KevinBowie 10 років тому +1

    Oh gosh, I remember doing something like this back in 2005 when me and my family moved to Washington state from New Mexico. I was so scared on the whole situation, because I was driving a huge truck with all of our stuff and had the car on the back as well. Good news is we made it to our destination a-okay :) Now I have moved a few times but it got way easier.

  • @biggiejohn3360
    @biggiejohn3360 10 років тому +3

    LOL here in Texas, I see overloaded trailers with no safety chains, no lights, towing unsecured loads at 80+ on the highways every day. I wonder if theats why I see so many accidents . . . .

  • @kevinleet111
    @kevinleet111 10 років тому +2

    Been loving the auto diys n i really hope you guys return to it at some point. Maybe a break pad/rotors swap or even some basic exhaust repairs. It might not seem like a big deal in sunny socal but up north here, where mother nature eats through your undercarriage like a fat kid at a bake sale, that info would be invaluable. Lovin the new show, keep up the good work!

  • @proboxpepper6752
    @proboxpepper6752 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video! Im gonna rent a 14ft Uhaul truck and tow my car, this video helps, thanks again!

  • @fastpointtowing281
    @fastpointtowing281 8 років тому +1

    Great video mate. I am going to use this video to train my co-workers. Thanks

  • @shmickist
    @shmickist 10 років тому +1

    I learnt something today. love the evergreen content.

  • @tigerliciousness
    @tigerliciousness 2 роки тому

    Exactly what I wanted to know! Thank you for sharing. You guys rock!!!!!❤😅

  • @calgarymacclub
    @calgarymacclub 10 років тому +2

    Also, don't put a tarp on the car being towed as the tarp will rub on the paint and leave dull spots in the clear coat! I was able to polish out the worst of it, but I had to learn this tip the hard way.

    • @kzukiodenthechad7205
      @kzukiodenthechad7205 2 роки тому

      So what are you supposed to use to properly Cover your vehicle then?

  • @blakehancock776
    @blakehancock776 8 років тому +1

    put the safty chains in across diaganal from the side of the trailer they are atached to to the opisite side on the car so if the hitch comes off the chain will catch it

  • @patricknorton
    @patricknorton 10 років тому +11

    SandyStarchild Actually, those are 79-88ish 240 rims... no, wait, 240 5 spokes have the indent in each spoke... damn, they are 740 rims! (Still look bette than the steel factory rims w/ no hubcaps!)

  • @h7opolo
    @h7opolo 5 років тому +1

    thanks for the trustworthy info.

  • @8bitjeal0usy
    @8bitjeal0usy 10 років тому +2

    While you guys are on the car kick, I think you should go into further detail onto the OBD2 Adapter and Smartphone apps. You touched on it briefly but I think there is a ton of different factors you could cover on it, plus its very geek.

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому

      We're gonna take a break from cars for a bit, but we'll get back to OBDII fun in the future, I promise!

  • @dansnow7
    @dansnow7 10 років тому

    Bed liner looks great!! I had a car come loose one time because of the low pressure in the tires allowed the hooks to come loose. I've towed hundreds of times and this was a fluke event. Luckily it was a dirt track car so no appreciable damage to the car but it cost me my tailgate.

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому

      Scary!

    • @l337pwnage
      @l337pwnage 9 років тому

      Dan Snow I could see soft racing tires or a tire pressure loss causing an issue.
      Some people also accidentally hook on to the chassis instead of the suspension or tires. Then when they hit a bump, the suspension compresses and their straps pop loose.
      I see he covered that @7:00 I *am* impressed. :)

  • @jamesbaron1174
    @jamesbaron1174 7 років тому

    Thanks guys. I found this video to be very helpful.

  • @alohatwo
    @alohatwo 8 років тому +1

    Great Video!

  • @rogerbeitzel7217
    @rogerbeitzel7217 8 років тому +1

    Awesome video! Thx!

  • @Chezzzzy
    @Chezzzzy 3 роки тому

    thanks i knew nothing about towing before this video.

  • @dogscats7748
    @dogscats7748 4 роки тому

    First time driving with trailer tomorrow nervous freaking but should be a ok👍 Great advise 😊

    • @milesb8723
      @milesb8723 4 роки тому +1

      How did it go? I'm doing it tomorrow

    • @dogscats7748
      @dogscats7748 4 роки тому

      @@milesb8723 Did alright no major issue just reversing with trailer was a little difficult

    • @dogscats7748
      @dogscats7748 4 роки тому

      but no accident my car had no issue towing the trailer with car on it 👍👌

  • @davecollins589
    @davecollins589 5 років тому

    You don't want to run the d e f low sucks up the crap that forms on the bottom tank an sooner or later it plugs the filter so dont wait for the warning light to come on

  • @vinny1995
    @vinny1995 5 років тому +9

    How do you get a non-operational car on the trailer?

    • @pat7785
      @pat7785 5 років тому +6

      vinny1995 push it real good

    • @dogscats7748
      @dogscats7748 4 роки тому

      trailer we had lucky came with a winch

    • @AR-mb3id
      @AR-mb3id 4 роки тому

      @@dogscats7748 Solved. I bought a come along, hooked one end to hook under rear bumper and pulled it on. Small car without engine & trans so maybe only 2000 lbs.

    • @slipknotfan2217
      @slipknotfan2217 3 роки тому

      most trailers have winches

  • @franciscoramos1170
    @franciscoramos1170 5 років тому

    Awesome Videos very informative Thanks

  • @DDayDark
    @DDayDark 10 років тому

    There is a name for burning out your brakes and that is called Brake Fade. Also interesting\useless Trivia for you guys. In a movie called Black Dog (1998) the hero used brake fade to get rid of one of his pursuers.

  • @mattmilford
    @mattmilford 4 роки тому

    When you shorten the safety chains, does that make the breakaway chain longer, will the brakes come on if the trailer comes off like that?

  • @MrThunderMonky
    @MrThunderMonky 9 років тому +1

    Cool, you only really missed the part when loading the vehicle where it's extremely dangerous to be anywhere in between the two vehicles, and to stand off to the side when guiding the driver onto the trailer. Otherwise a great video!

  • @s10manual
    @s10manual 7 років тому

    Here I was just looking up info on hauling with a pickup and HOLY FUCK it's Patrick Norton! Welp, guess I found me a new channel to subscribe to!

  • @ujacksonriv
    @ujacksonriv 5 місяців тому

    Should I put on the emergency brake on the car being towed

  • @DatBoiJrSan408
    @DatBoiJrSan408 2 роки тому

    Oh boy I'm going to enjoy towing my through LA to SJ. Traffic is going to fucking suck lol

  • @Bolweevils
    @Bolweevils 2 роки тому

    Your project runs. Mine does not. How do I get it up on the trailer?

  • @BenFreedmanRacing
    @BenFreedmanRacing 7 років тому

    great tips

  • @OneBalance
    @OneBalance 5 років тому +1

    what if the car won't even start? How do I get it up onto the trailer?

    • @BobmaxXD
      @BobmaxXD 5 років тому

      Winch if not put it in neutral and hope you got enough guys to push it

  • @joedirt7091
    @joedirt7091 7 років тому

    How about demystifying the part where you forgot to mention which class trailer hitch you used to tow the u hual trailer with the volvo strapped to it?

  • @TAngelGaming
    @TAngelGaming 9 років тому

    Can you make a video showing how to back up with a car dolly?

  • @Jcool2018
    @Jcool2018 10 років тому +4

    10:34 Was that an incomplete stop?

    • @vtwinbreed
      @vtwinbreed 10 років тому +5

      They don't call it a "California Stop" for nothin, dude. lol

  • @tommytomtomt
    @tommytomtomt 5 років тому +2

    and he never set the parking brake on the volvo

  • @ekner
    @ekner 10 років тому

    Congrats on the Volvo, are you planning anything special with it?

  • @tcsandman
    @tcsandman 5 років тому

    You guys answer questions here as well?? A couple people have inquired; “project” autos usually are non-running vehicles. Missed kind of a critical portion to the project I need assistance with. Something safer than me and my friends behind it, please?

    • @lancemchatton9893
      @lancemchatton9893 4 роки тому

      Get a come along and work it little by little. Research it to get tips.

  • @steveburnt2733
    @steveburnt2733 9 років тому +4

    am I the only one who noticed the rolling stop lol.

  • @erichemard7066
    @erichemard7066 7 років тому +1

    Yeah...that's safe...twisting a chain is never good advise. Load rating for a chain is calculated by how much force each link can withstand before failure. Twisting does nothing but de-rates its capacity. If you have to shorten the chain to keep it from dragging, use tywraps or cord...something that can snap off in the event your tow assembly fails.

  • @SB-md4tt
    @SB-md4tt 3 роки тому

    Is car on break or neutral

  • @lindakoonz8194
    @lindakoonz8194 7 років тому

    Interesting video. Thanks for sharing this. It was definitely helpful.

  • @MrDiscoinferno
    @MrDiscoinferno 5 років тому

    It's called a "dynamiter" - it engages brakes immediately when you lose hitch (ball or pin).
    It's still on chains - brakes engage. You notice - hit brakes too. Also -- the reason it's 55 mph MAX when towing - tow vehicle tires are speed rated for 55 mph only - they will heat up and disintegrate beyond that speed - best limit it to 50 mph. AND he's 100% correct stopping distance is longer in emergency situations, thus slowing down makes sense. It's NEVER the pulling power of your truck it's ALWAYS the STOPPING power of your truck. Make sure your tow vehicle's brake fluid is flushed and clear - brake fluid has a shelf life. If you haven't replaced your brake fluid for 5 years and you are thinking of towing - CHANGE YOUR BRAKE FLUID. Number one killer is brake failure - almost always because brake fluid was expired, OVERHEATS, NO BRAKES. But it's the trailer tires that restrict speeds ANYWHERE in North America. It's also a very primitive suspension. Important tip when trailering - ALWAYS check your trailer wheel bearings are greased so they don't overheat, shear off.

  • @l337pwnage
    @l337pwnage 9 років тому

    IMO, it would be really hard to overload a U-haul car trailer. They are WAY over built for what they are used for. They have to be, I guarantee people are constantly smashing them into things.
    Also, they, and most modern trailers, are designed to be so tongue heavy that you overload the rear suspension of the vehicle long before you really get the trailer maxed out. It used to be you had to always had to make sure to you had enough tongue weight, now it is hard to not overload the tongue. It's a lawyer thing, it's the same reason cars are designed to understeer.
    Also, with those surge brakes, you have to watch out for wet roads and backing up steep inclines. IIRC there is a lockout mechanism for backing up inclines on those trailers.
    @3:58 I see you put the safety hooks in from the bottom. Not a bad idea to mention why that is. Most consumer trailers don't have those rubber keepers in them. Putting the hooks in that way reduces the possibility of a bump bouncing the hooks off of the hitch.
    I have to admit, the first time I saw somebody twist up chains like that I was kinda skeptical. But when I tried to look into it, I found no documentation of issues traced back to that practice. I also found no break tests done either, but, no news is good news, right? ;)

  • @JesusChrist117897897
    @JesusChrist117897897 10 років тому

    Cool video but there is one fatal flaw. You are supposed to cross the safety chains underneath the trailer tongue. Only so that if the hitch does manage to come loose the tongue falls into a cradle and the trailer's tongue does not get damaged. And also so the brakes don't lock and you cause a pileup on the highway.

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому

      1) It's impossible to cross safety chains when both trailer end are center mounted to the trailer, not on the left and right side as ya usually see.
      2) I think this is the only take we did where I didn't say to cross them. Derp.
      3) The brakes are supposed to lock if the trailer -completely- detaches from your vehicle on the highway, keeps it from rolling off into the distance. The drivers behind you should be keeping a safe distance behind you.

  • @doesgodcareanymore
    @doesgodcareanymore 9 років тому

    nice one, but we don't have the amount of space over here in shity little angerland or the uk as in uk you, but thanks.

  • @vicpetrishak1077
    @vicpetrishak1077 2 роки тому

    Do not wind safety chains to shorten them . Do not use quick links .

  • @lilfresca
    @lilfresca 8 років тому

    what size of wheels are on that dodge

  • @joeyalfaro2323
    @joeyalfaro2323 4 роки тому

    I have seen electric winches the vehicle may not start or nobody else around.

  • @nickdvorchak1534
    @nickdvorchak1534 10 років тому +1

    my dad tows 70' long trailers, hes a trucker.

  • @andrewsrenson1212
    @andrewsrenson1212 8 років тому

    good vid

  • @christianpagan2441
    @christianpagan2441 9 років тому

    Great video!! Good job!

  • @vtwinbreed
    @vtwinbreed 10 років тому +2

    How about for the next one, how to completely rebuild a transmission. lol

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому +5

      Noooooooooooo, my DIY limits pretty much hit the wall and run away when it comes to transmissions!

  • @Stjaernljus
    @Stjaernljus 10 років тому

    nice volvo but eew 740 GLT rims on a 240.

  • @TheCarWashChannel
    @TheCarWashChannel 10 років тому

    Next Time We'll show you how to tow your boat!

  • @danapatterson9460
    @danapatterson9460 3 роки тому

    Brake chain needs to shorter than the safety chains

  • @TheManutd9
    @TheManutd9 10 років тому

    Why did you guys blur your license plate? Just out of curiosity

  • @ronaldmcgovern9428
    @ronaldmcgovern9428 10 років тому

    diy. having trouble searching for a crr on a stuend budget...can you help

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому

      What's your budget? I spent a lot of time using mass transit in college, but I was in NYC, so that made it reaaaaly easy.

  • @albertdaniel
    @albertdaniel 10 років тому

    can you guys please make a filling gas on the ac sistem?

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому

      Have you tried Arctic Freeze or A/C Pro? Fairly cheap and easy DIY if your AC is weak, worked wonders on the AC in the family Subaru!

  • @Blueyzachary
    @Blueyzachary 2 роки тому +1

    Please say Wasatch correctly.

  • @traviscarter138
    @traviscarter138 Рік тому

    California? The license plate says Louisiana plus that little U-Haul ain't no 30 foot

  • @LeandroFTW
    @LeandroFTW 10 років тому

    Should of got a V70.

  • @lawnside82
    @lawnside82 10 років тому

    Thise hills look scarry az hell to tow on..

  • @shirleyafoa7641
    @shirleyafoa7641 7 років тому

    They crazy :-) :-)

  • @rocketkid3787
    @rocketkid3787 Рік тому

    Ahh seeing Patrick not doing something tech. Weird

  • @DubsRoss
    @DubsRoss 10 років тому

    "10 and 2" is actually unsafe if you have an airbag in your steering wheel. If/when the airbag goes off, and your hands go straight into your face.

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому

      You should talk to Ford and Subaru, they both disagree with you on this.

    • @1CorruptedFile
      @1CorruptedFile 10 років тому

      patrick norton Or just pay attention to the news and experts: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/10-and-2-Driving--145765405.html
      Also, just wanted to say the the slower speed limits for vehicles towing trailers aren't just for stopping distance. Those laws are also in place because excessive speeds will cause the trailer to sway uncontrollably and, depending on the tow vehicle, yank you all over the road and maybe even off the road.

  • @hagiles9656
    @hagiles9656 8 років тому +1

    cross your safety chains people

  • @Chimp_Assassin
    @Chimp_Assassin 10 років тому

    This guy would shit a brick if you saw how i tow a car and the lack of safety precautions used in Australia.

  • @liblope
    @liblope 10 років тому

    what is with all the car stuff lately?

    • @diytryin
      @diytryin  10 років тому +7

      It's nice outside!
      (We also thought it'd be fun to shake up our content and explore some new areas of DIY)

    • @liblope
      @liblope 10 років тому

      DIY Tryin Oh, ok then, sorry if i came off a bit rude with my first comment. Anyways keep it up, keep doing what you guys wanna do, i know ill be watching every monday. Oh and BTW, im wondering if you guys can do a episode on installing a TV antenna (or hell even making a TV antenna) and wiring a house with coax cable, with alot of people thinking or wanting to dumping cable TV (like my self) for OTA/hulu/netflix, i think it would be another great resource for those people also im wondering if you can also make episodes on making custom cables as well. (like coax cable, audio cables, component/rca cables, ethernet so on and so on)

    • @bencline1915
      @bencline1915 10 років тому

      lolwtowef fewf The tools for terminating RG-6 (standard-sized coax, there are others) are simple to use. I have some from my last pre-wiring job. It is extremely simple to do. I terminated a couple today, just to have spares. I have standard connectors, whereas the cable company uses weatherproof ones to avoid rust and corrosion. You need the tool to cut the end away from the core, at the same time it will strip the sheathing back to the metal wire that goes around the white plastic, pull any extra foil off of the wire and bend the wire back over the black sheathing. Put the end on as far as possible. The copper wire will just stick out past the end, and crimp it on.

  • @AdamLynnPowell
    @AdamLynnPowell 10 років тому

    And my dad does THAT wrong, and THAT wrong, and THAT wrong ...
    He's never lost one though, so brownie points.

  • @rock4u197335
    @rock4u197335 8 років тому

    i need to put a santa Fe onto a car dolly but can't drive the Santa Fe with a wench

    • @smackface6
      @smackface6 7 років тому +1

      its called a winch if that's what you were implying

    • @lancemchatton9893
      @lancemchatton9893 4 роки тому

      @@smackface6 He said what he meant. Haha

    • @smackface6
      @smackface6 4 роки тому

      @@lancemchatton9893 well the last wench ive seen cant move that car either lol

  • @kmaglion
    @kmaglion 10 років тому

    "No more cars." \o/

    • @patricknorton
      @patricknorton 10 років тому +2

      Car month is over... I smell Raspberry Pi, $500 Gaming PCs, and who knows what all else coming. Post your ideas and we'll see what we can do!

    • @dalivrubot5909
      @dalivrubot5909 10 років тому

      patrick norton
      More Rasp Pi videos, and maybe some Arduino?

  • @PLASTICPOPCORN4
    @PLASTICPOPCORN4 10 років тому

    now if only we could get hard science going again... youtube would be complete

  • @GeraldDayawon
    @GeraldDayawon 9 років тому +1

    240? That aint no nissan!

  • @godofawsome03
    @godofawsome03 6 років тому

    Hey Bill Gates, new gig !!

  • @livelife6214
    @livelife6214 3 роки тому

    Its a bad video
    .....mmmmmmmmmmmmmm bad ass

  • @faffaflunkie
    @faffaflunkie 7 років тому

    You just spent about a *grand in rentals and gas* plus time and effort to tow a vehicle *worth perhaps $250.* Maybe *just in this case-* call a pro.

  • @dilwalauk9742
    @dilwalauk9742 10 років тому

    Good one guys thanks