Towing

[Green 1]

Lots of good comments here. I drive when it is close and when it is far away I tow. I have broken the truck beyond local repair 1k away from home. Could have fixed it with parts and time but had to come back to work. Towing can be a pain but is a safety if you have iossues. As far as slowing down when towing I can run faster towing than driving the H1. Make sure your truck and trailer are rated for the weight. The weight ratings should not be ignored as they determine what you can stop which is very important.

 

[cdarveaux]

I need to drop it off in another city for some work and it's like a 3 hour trip. But great info y'all are an amazing resource to have

 

[06 H3]

Towing is a safety thing, when H2 broke front shaft in Moab and I had second truck I didn't worry about sitting in hotel waiting for repair to be done. My opinion if u have to go far towing is a safer option. In my case if one of the trucks brakes down I just switch them and continue going.

Driving a rig to and from wheeling trips offers more adventure. The question of how will I get home is a thrill...I don't have kids so I only worry about my safety. I have a small buggy and towing it to trails is a buzzkill for me. I also try to build my rig it doesn't breakdown and be street friendly, all while on a budget!

Just my .02 cents

Driven to and from the trails is the best for me...and I don't have money for a tow rig

 

[Mb30sdl]

Chris local driving is one thing but long distance is completely different. What happens if you break down going to Moab or back at night in the middle of nowhere and there is no cell coverage? In my opinion it's better to be prepared for worst case scenario.

 

[Zach]

Chris local driving is one thing but long distance is completely different. What happens if you break down going to Moab or back at night in the middle of nowhere and there is no cell coverage? In my opinion it's better to be prepared for worst case scenario.

Break down late at night. Lol. Been there in a H1. Towed it 33 miles to Baker. Walked to the gas station with my cousin and got an 18 pack. Good times. Luckily Serge brought some batteries in the am to get home.

 

[06 H3]

Breaking down does suck...dont get me wrong a trailer is a great thing, you just have to have a rig that can then pull a trailer and tow rig in case it breaks down. That actually happened with Dwaine on the way home from moab last year IIRC.

Most repairs I can do myself. If I lose a water pump, PS pump, serpentine belt, radiator hoses, etc. I can fix all that in an oriellys auto parts store. Travel in groups, I have had people pull me to a parking lot before, not the safest but I do manage to get home. Only real situations that really **** you are trans problems and motor/electrical issues. If you lose a Driveshaft you can pull it and drive home in 2wd. Same for the rear, you can drive home in FWD.

A trailer has its pros no doubt but trailers break and so do tow rigs. Any trip, anything can happen. Maybe when I am older, more financially stable and have kids a trailer would be the way to go for me but for right now driving to and from is my only option. Now if I break down on the 15 coming home from moab I can only hope I have a guy with me that has a trailer to get me in the 200 mile radius for a tow home :wink:

Sorry to hijack!

 

[Highatop]

I, myself would rather use the assets I have already and save the money on a crappy hotel and invest in my stuff as in 02 duramax w/ camper shell, save the wear an tear on my H3,for more mods of course. I bet 06H3, when you go campin, you still sleep on the ground, I'm just old for sleepin on the ground if I don't have to. And I do remember thoses 2 great words, Road Trip, and time really didn't matter. Those are great times.
Now, still bein a newbe w/ my H3(and hearin what can happen on the trail and I think I'm the only one who ever wheeled w/ it) Better safe then sorry and want to help save my rig and get home in a timely matter.
That said, still thinkin of towwin and sleepin in my camper and hope to see you in Moab...:cheers:

 

[bendyprissy]

cdarveax, Lincoln said U-haul has trailers your H3T will fit on & they are your best bet. Also Trailer, Wheel, & Frame on 45 @ Sheppard/Parker also has them but Lincoln says you won't like there prices; however, they have every trailer known to man.

Does anyone rent out 16ft trailers?:emb:

 

[cdarveaux]

cdarveax, Lincoln said U-haul has trailers your H3T will fit on & they are your best bet. Also Trailer, Wheel, & Frame on 45 @ Sheppard/Parker also has them but Lincoln says you won't like there prices; however, they have every trailer known to man.

Thanks I'll check them out

 

[Kyle]

the burban you have has a 12k towing capacity your good.

 

[06 H3]

I, myself would rather use the assets I have already and save the money on a crappy hotel and invest in my stuff as in 02 duramax w/ camper shell, save the wear an tear on my H3,for more mods of course. I bet 06H3, when you go campin, you still sleep on the ground, I'm just old for sleepin on the ground if I don't have to. And I do remember thoses 2 great words, Road Trip, and time really didn't matter. Those are great times.
Now, still bein a newbe w/ my H3(and hearin what can happen on the trail and I think I'm the only one who ever wheeled w/ it) Better safe then sorry and want to help save my rig and get home in a timely matter.
That said, still thinkin of towwin and sleepin in my camper and hope to see you in Moab...:cheers:

Hope to see you in Moab too!

So far I'm not sick of camping on the ground but Im 21 so give me another 20-25 years or so and I'm sure that will change.

Best way to take on damage for wheeling is just be prepared with tools and spares

 

[Steve #1]

From personal experience, I would avoid flat towing unless your tow vehicle is significantly larger than the vehicle you are towing. I flat towed my K5 with my F150 a few times and on paper it should be fine and with the exception of the last time I tried it it was. The last time I had to deal with wet roads and high winds and I decided I would never do it again. The biggest problem is when you flat tow you don't have breaks on the vehicle being towed unless you install an automatic setup. Combine this with 0 tongue weight and your "trailer" wheels being at the corners and things can get squirly very quick.