When calculating the total weight remember to include the trailer, ramps, winch etc as well as the vehicle on the trailer. Extras such as a heavy winch can often take you over weight.
Trailers designed to transport cars should be fitted with Commercial grade tyres. Standard passenger car tyres do not have strong enough side walls and are prone to breaking up under excessive load.
Bo'ness (full name Borrowstounness) is a Scottish town, located in West Lothian on the south bank of the Firth of Forth. Historically the town was a centre of industry and coal mining but in recent years Bo'ness has become a commuter town serving Edinburgh, Strling and Livingston. The town can trace its history back to the Bronze age and has historical links to the Roman period.
Over the last few trips out I have started to hear a humming noise, most noticable when at speed, say 60mph. I was sure it was the rear wheel bearings. My truck has four rear wheels and they use trailer bearings the same as you get on a boat trailer. However I jacked the rear of the transporter up a...View Entire Thread