And this is why you need a good weight ratio

Milothedog replied on 06/04/2019 19:02

Posted on 06/04/2019 19:02

The cars possibly sitting that low because the load has shifted forward. It looks like there maybe some axle stands under the load on the trailer bed as well. Not surprising it ended in tears cool

Takethedogalong replied on 06/04/2019 19:48

Posted on 06/04/2019 19:48

I sincerely hope they were prosecuted. There are some fools out there on the roads. I once shared an office with an idiot who towed a twin axle six berth to NW with a 1.2 Ford hatchback of some sort. Told us he barely got above 30mph, and this was on M6. Needless to say he sold the van, mainly to fund repairs to his car if I recall. 

Lutz replied on 07/04/2019 13:40

Posted on 07/04/2019 13:40

From the photo provided, the outfit didn't look as though it had jackknifed. I looks more like an unsecured and consequently dangerous load to me, with little to do with the weight ratio.

Navigateur replied on 07/04/2019 18:58

Posted on 07/04/2019 18:58

Anyone else see a punctured rear tyre on the tow vehicle and the mudguard on the trailer bent between the tyre and the chassis? Does look as if there has been a coming together of some sort.

Milothedog replied on 07/04/2019 20:06

Posted on 07/04/2019 18:58 by Navigateur

Anyone else see a punctured rear tyre on the tow vehicle and the mudguard on the trailer bent between the tyre and the chassis? Does look as if there has been a coming together of some sort.

Posted on 07/04/2019 20:06

 I don't think so, there's no other damage to the car. I would say the load moving on the trailer has done the damage to the mudguard.

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