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What if your following distance when driving a motor home or towing a trailer?
Double
Do you use overdrive on 93 GMC when pulling 5000lb trailor?
NO!...overdrive is for highway driving, with an empty truck, not towing anything, 55mph plus. Straight from the mouth of General Motors my friend!
Chevy Express Forum?
my 2008 express with the 6.0 heats up to 260 degrees when towing a 6000lb trailor
How do you attach bike trailor?
Usually they come with a towing bracket that's either supposed to go on by the rear axle, or up by the saddle.
When following other vehicles when you are towing a trailer behind your vehicle you should use The same following to since you use when you're not towing a trailer?
When towing a trailer, it’s important to maintain a greater following distance than you would without a trailer. This extra space accounts for the increased stopping distance and the potential for swaying or loss of control. A good rule of thumb is to increase your following distance by at least one additional second for every 10 feet of trailer length. This ensures you have ample time to react to any sudden stops or obstacles on the road.
Can you use car tires on a trailer?
No, reason: trailor tires are made so that the side walls can take the strain of "road sway" while pulling a trailor. if you've ever followed someone towing a trailor you might have seen it swaying back and forth from time to time. car tires are not designed for that kind of stress.
What is the following distance while towing a trailer?
When towing a trailer, it's generally recommended to maintain a following distance of at least four to six seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. This increased distance allows for the longer stopping distance required due to the added weight and momentum of the trailer. Factors such as road conditions, weather, and traffic may necessitate increasing this distance for safety. Always ensure you have ample space to react to sudden stops or emergencies.
What is the towing capacity of a 2007 Honda CR-V?
2007 Honda CRV has a tow rating of 1500 pounds, 3000 pounds with added trailor brakes.
What is the stopping distance at 55 mph?
That depends on 4 factors - size of vehicle you're driving, what you're towing/hauling, the road conditions, and if the vehicle is equipped with ABS or not.
Weather conditions on the road?
Minimum Safe Following Distances Leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle ahead, including bicycles. If it stops quickly, you will need time to see the danger and stop. Using the Two-Second Rule At any speed, you can use the two-second rule to see if you are far enough behind the car in front of you: � Watch the vehicle ahead pass some fixed point - an overpass, sign, fence corner, or other marker. � Count off the seconds it takes you to reach the same spot in the road (�one thousand and one, one thousand and two...�). � If you reach the mark before you finish counting, you are following too closely. Slow down and check your following distance again. The two-second rule applies to any speed in ideal weather and road conditions. If road or weather conditions are not good, double your following distance. You should also double your following distance when driving a motor home or towing a trailer. Following Distance For Trucks A truck or any vehicle towing another vehicle may not follow within 300 feet of another truck or vehicle towing a vehicle. This law does not apply to overtaking and passing, and it does not apply within cities or towns.
Is it better to drive with the od on or off?
City driving or towing, off. Highway driving, on.
What is the Towing capacity of a Subaru Outback?
See "Trailer Towing" in chapter 8 "Driving Tips" of your "OWNER'S MANUAL".....
