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Conference vmsnet::car$note:carbuffs

Title:Carbuffs
Moderator:DASXPS::NASEAM::READIO
Created:Tue Dec 13 1988
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:632
Total number of notes:88145

437.0. "Advice On Utility Trailers & Towing Dollies Invited" by ACCARS::ALDRICH () Sun Jul 16 1989 14:52

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437.1Hitch info neededPOBOX::BOLKERFalse pride? I invented it!Tue Aug 01 1989 12:0712
437.2Class III should do the trick!ANT::HHARDMANTemporary Tax? Ain't no such thing!Tue Aug 01 1989 14:1313
437.3POBOX::BOLKERFalse pride? I invented it!Tue Aug 01 1989 14:327
437.4Quick and easy at U-haulANT::HHARDMANTemporary Tax? Ain't no such thing!Tue Aug 01 1989 17:018
437.5WILKIE::THOMSRoss - 264-6457Wed Aug 02 1989 08:215
437.6Well it was touch and go for a while...POBOX::BOLKERFalse pride? I invented it!Thu Aug 03 1989 19:0311
437.7Towing tipzTLE::AMARTINAlan H. MartinTue Oct 17 1989 17:4252
437.8Cross safety chainsSMVDV1::JGUNNERSONJLGWed Oct 18 1989 10:036
437.9More on safety chainsTLE::AMARTINAlan H. MartinWed Oct 18 1989 11:1710
437.10voice of experience talking...SMURF::DIBBLED&H Travel AgentWed Oct 18 1989 16:416
437.11Exception....but not the ruleWFOV12::KOEHLERFlorida bound next Tues.Thu Oct 19 1989 07:525
437.12Yeah but ........TYCOBB::C_DENOPOULOSBe EXCELLENT to each otherThu Oct 19 1989 09:353
437.13for stability!ENGINE::PAULHUSChris @ MLO6B-2/T13 dtn 223-6871Thu Oct 19 1989 12:4510
437.14Half of all hitch installations are below averageTLE::AMARTINAlan H. MartinThu Oct 19 1989 16:0618
437.15Weld it and forget itABACUS::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksThu Oct 19 1989 16:3812
437.16Where to buy fenders ??SALEM::HOULEThu Feb 08 1990 11:2510
437.17Northern CatalogHYDRA::CARLSONDave CarlsonThu Feb 08 1990 11:348
437.18thanks DaveSALEM::HOULEThu Feb 08 1990 12:177
437.19Looking for a source for used car trailersSTAR::IANNELLITue Jun 04 1991 12:0912
437.20KOALA::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Tue Jun 04 1991 12:395
437.21Let me know if you need my help.DATABS::SOOWe need the machine that goes *ping*.Tue Jun 04 1991 12:497
437.23Hey Buddy, need a tow ?BTOVT::MCDONOUGH_FPleasant under glassTue Jun 04 1991 14:0519
437.24POWDML::SPENCER_LWed Jun 05 1991 11:464
437.25trailer lightsWRKSYS::KUNSTTue Apr 20 1993 12:0227
437.26You do have amber directionals in the car, right?BROKE::TAYLORJust hang up the phone and drive!Tue Apr 20 1993 12:105
437.27CSC32::S_BROOKI just passed myself going in the other direction!Tue Apr 20 1993 12:1419
437.284 diodes = Europe 5 wire to US 4 wire converter (?)APLVEW::DEBRIAEErikMon Sep 27 1993 11:5431
437.29Done it.TRCOA::WALLACEEd Wallace Toronto, Canada.Tue Sep 28 1993 11:378
437.30trailer so small can see car directionals as well APLVEW::DEBRIAEErikTue Sep 28 1993 12:5937
437.31More wires, more bulbs, tooCSLALL::NASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksTue Sep 28 1993 13:2829
437.32The long and the short of it is...BROKE::TAYLORSchool's open and traffic chompsTue Sep 28 1993 14:506
437.33will fulfill functionality fine (same 5 min hookup)APLVEW::DEBRIAEErikTue Sep 28 1993 16:247
437.34cat. priceELWOOD::KEDDYWed Sep 29 1993 06:043
437.35U-Haul the cheapest in NashuaDTRACY::LAVASHSame as it ever was...Wed Sep 29 1993 09:384
437.36Safety is first when towing, not economyBROKE::TAYLORSchool's open and traffic chompsWed Sep 29 1993 09:5811
437.37commercial doesn't always mean saferLEDS::LEWICKEBosnia, Waco, what's the difference????Wed Sep 29 1993 10:2811
437.38PATE::MACNEALruck `n' rollWed Sep 29 1993 11:453
437.39TRLIAN::VIDIOT::PATENAUDEWe fix Desktops to GigaflopsWed Sep 29 1993 11:5412
437.40High speed towing, one of my favorite thingsLEDS::LEWICKEBosnia, Waco, what's the difference????Wed Sep 29 1993 12:0429
437.41OASS::BURDEN_DThis is a Studebaker YearWed Sep 29 1993 13:4412
437.42PATE::MACNEALruck `n' rollWed Sep 29 1993 16:0612
437.43Trailer brakes greatly reduce decell distance requirementsUSHS01::HARDMANMassive Action = Massive ResultsWed Sep 29 1993 18:469
437.44OASS::BURDEN_DThis is a Studebaker YearThu Sep 30 1993 08:055
437.45 brakes on a tow dolly? AIMTEC::BURDEN_DA bear in his natural habitatMon Dec 05 1994 08:1510
437.46surge brakes: way mechanical..TEKVAX::KOPECunpacking.. ugh..Mon Dec 05 1994 08:4911
437.47Boat trailer got 'em...KAHALA::SUTERNever too Hot!Mon Dec 05 1994 08:5325
437.48AIMTEC::BURDEN_DA bear in his natural habitatMon Dec 05 1994 10:3820
437.49Don't want the Issetta passing you...KAHALA::SUTERNever too Hot!Mon Dec 05 1994 12:0023
437.50AIMTEC::BURDEN_DA bear in his natural habitatMon Dec 05 1994 13:1222
437.51Automatics can't be towed very far or fastNASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Dec 05 1994 14:3754
437.52hitch for '87 nova?ZENDIA::FERGUSONNow that's an important ideaTue Feb 28 1995 10:5915
437.53U-HaulGIGI32::LEGERLOTZBMC has the inside track on outdoor fun!Tue Feb 28 1995 11:017
437.54BIGQ::HAWKETue Feb 28 1995 11:224
437.55ZENDIA::FERGUSONSplit open and Melt!Mon Apr 03 1995 09:2312
437.56getting ahead of yourselfLPGA::CARLSONDaveMon Apr 03 1995 09:458
437.57GIGI32::LEGERLOTZBMC has the inside track on outdoor fun!Mon Apr 03 1995 10:047
437.58both BIGQ::HAWKEMon Apr 03 1995 14:464
437.59BUSY::SLABOUNTYTrouble with a capital 'T'Mon Apr 03 1995 14:564
437.60AIMTEC::BURDEN_DA bear in his natural habitatMon Apr 03 1995 15:233
437.61BUSY::SLABOUNTYTrouble with a capital 'T'Mon Apr 03 1995 15:436
437.62Where is D'laan ??POWDML::SELIGTue Apr 25 1995 15:166
437.64In Shirley, Ma.SALEM::GIONETWed Apr 26 1995 12:435
437.65Thanks!POWDML::SELIGWed Apr 26 1995 13:527
437.66Don't want to pitch my Z all over the freeway.VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyWed May 31 1995 12:0522
437.67Turn it upNASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed May 31 1995 12:127
437.68..or it won't track worth a damnNASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed May 31 1995 12:132
437.69Oh yeah.... trailer should sit FLAT when loaded....KAHALA::SUTERNever too Hot!Wed May 31 1995 12:2514
437.70watch your trousers later, or use a ball cover always after greasing2388::MTAYLORNot powered by Zima(tm)Wed May 31 1995 12:415
437.71Just making certain I cover all the anglesVMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyWed May 31 1995 14:0137
437.72AIMTEC::BURDEN_DA bear in his natural habitatWed May 31 1995 15:2414
437.73VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyWed May 31 1995 17:1923
437.74SUBPAC::PFLINTMADE IN THE USA,HARLEY DAVIDSONWed May 31 1995 20:434
437.75Running in 3rd isn't too badDPDMAI::HARDMANSucker for what the cowgirls do...Wed May 31 1995 22:2215
437.76open car trailers aren't badMAY15::CARLSONDaveThu Jun 01 1995 07:2921
437.77torque converters aren't 100% efficientNASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksThu Jun 01 1995 08:589
437.78It's not quite that bad!DPDMAI::HARDMANSucker for what the cowgirls do...Mon Jun 05 1995 22:3810
437.79VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyTue Jun 06 1995 09:3225
437.81Listen to the music! :-)DPDMAI::HARDMANSucker for what the cowgirls do...Wed Jun 07 1995 00:2413
437.82Switch-pitch vs. true lock-upNASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Jun 07 1995 09:0620
437.8343GMC::KEITHDr. DeuceWed Jun 07 1995 11:248
437.85Excellent weekend, thanks for your help y'all.VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyMon Jun 19 1995 13:0630
437.86Ya see, there's this little tube in te top of the trans that......NASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Jun 19 1995 14:045
437.87You pulling my leg?VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyMon Jun 19 1995 14:247
437.89I just hope this bitch breaks while my wifes getting groceries.VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyMon Jun 19 1995 17:3045
437.90tranny fluid coolingBSS::BORENSat Jun 24 1995 08:2112
437.91what do you look for prior to purchasing used?VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyTue Nov 07 1995 11:457
437.92In general if it looks trashed , it was probably abusedMAY15::CARLSONDaveTue Nov 07 1995 12:0813
437.93ZEKE::STATATue Nov 07 1995 15:5824
437.94front-drive towing?PROXY::ALLENLet's get into full swing with Spring!Sat Apr 06 1996 16:1716
437.95FWD - no problemsZEKE::STATAMon Apr 08 1996 07:2312
437.96BUSY::SLABOUNTYFUBARMon Apr 08 1996 07:347
437.97notes collision should be -.3DELNI::CARTERMon Apr 08 1996 08:1732
437.98My doubts have been diminished...PROXY::ALLENLet's get into full swing with Spring!Tue Apr 09 1996 17:284
437.99PLUS the older wagons are all rear-wheel driveOOYES::WEIERPatty, DTN 381-0877Wed Apr 10 1996 16:3414
437.100Trailer Axle Source?26022::ccsr3.ogo.dec.com::haldThu Apr 11 1996 12:198
437.101ZEKE::STATAThu Apr 11 1996 12:322
437.102Thanks for the lead26022::ccsr3.ogo.dec.com::haldThu Apr 11 1996 21:123
437.103Trailer PartsAPACHE::KOLANSKYDISKFri Apr 12 1996 06:491
437.104NETCAD::NPAREFri Apr 12 1996 10:3825
437.105Car Mate ?7914::JACQUESVintage taste, reissue budgetTue May 14 1996 17:2923
437.106rt 20, oxford?EDSCLU::NICHOLSWed May 15 1996 05:587
437.107Look for the weakest link...HSOSS1::HARDMANDigital. WE can make it happen!Mon May 20 1996 10:185
437.108Trailer sways under load. MILKWY::JACQUESFri Jul 19 1996 11:1861
437.109get the antisway controlCPEEDY::BRADLEYChuck BradleyFri Jul 19 1996 12:3123
437.110BIGQ::HAWKEFri Jul 19 1996 12:427
437.111Some observationsVMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyFri Jul 19 1996 12:4517
437.112shift the load forwardBIRDIE::JGREENLiving beyond my emotional meansFri Jul 19 1996 12:456
437.113Still new at this.MILKWY::JACQUESFri Jul 19 1996 13:2218
437.114swayingAIMTEC::STDBKR::Burden_dKeep Cool with CoolidgeFri Jul 19 1996 14:2424
437.115swayingCSC32::T_BUNDRICKProspectorSat Jul 20 1996 00:1314
437.116Tongue weightAPACHE::KOLANSKYDISKMon Jul 22 1996 06:543
437.117attitude helps, tooNASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksMon Jul 22 1996 15:5320
437.118CSC32::J_KALINOWSKIForget NAM?....NEVER!Mon Jul 22 1996 16:2710
437.1195-lug bolt patterns. What's the deal?MILKWY::JACQUESTue Jul 23 1996 07:5814
437.120BUSY::SLABOUNTYGrandchildren of the DamnedTue Jul 23 1996 08:506
437.121APACHE::KEITHDr. DeuceTue Jul 23 1996 11:0917
437.122CSC32::J_KALINOWSKIForget NAM?....NEVER!Tue Jul 23 1996 12:2910
437.123the term is "Bolt Circle"NASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksTue Jul 23 1996 16:0321
437.124VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyTue Jul 23 1996 16:1917
437.125BUSY::SLABOUNTYWe all, we all, love it - LOUD!!Tue Jul 23 1996 16:2410
437.126in unison and mulitpart-harmony now...QUOIN::BELKINbut from that cup no moreTue Jul 23 1996 16:5310
437.127it's a pentagon, not a square, hex/octagonNASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Jul 24 1996 10:2458
437.128CSC32::J_KALINOWSKIForget NAM?....NEVER!Wed Jul 24 1996 11:5012
437.129Now we're getting somewhere, but where?7914::JACQUESWed Jul 24 1996 12:515
437.130VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyWed Jul 24 1996 13:2923
437.131CSC32::J_KALINOWSKIForget NAM?....NEVER!Wed Jul 24 1996 14:0110
437.132CSC32::BROOKWed Jul 24 1996 16:3729
437.133CSC32::J_KALINOWSKIForget NAM?....NEVER!Wed Jul 24 1996 16:558
437.134backup safety device if you meet up with a ballbreakerVMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyWed Jul 24 1996 20:478
437.135right size and guage chainsBIGQ::HAWKEThu Jul 25 1996 08:549
437.136LUDWIG::YACINOThu Jul 25 1996 10:064
437.137CSC32::BROOKThu Jul 25 1996 12:009
437.138MROA::MACKEYThu Jul 25 1996 12:147
437.139Thanks for advice.MILKWY::JACQUESFri Jul 26 1996 09:3021
437.140Dodge Caravan tow limitsSMURF::WALTERSMon Jul 29 1996 15:1746
437.141CSC32::J_KALINOWSKIForget NAM?....NEVER!Mon Jul 29 1996 15:5210
437.142VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyMon Jul 29 1996 16:3251
437.144BUSY::SLABDILLIGAFMon Jul 29 1996 16:405
437.145what whatVMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyMon Jul 29 1996 21:181
437.146Oh bugger.SMURF::WALTERSTue Jul 30 1996 07:5638
437.147BUSY::SLABDogbert's New Ruling Class: 100KTue Jul 30 1996 08:555
437.148SMURF::WALTERSTue Jul 30 1996 09:071
437.149TEKVAX::KOPECwe're gonna need another Timmy!Tue Jul 30 1996 09:1110
437.150All's not lost yetVMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyTue Jul 30 1996 10:0313
437.151CSC32::J_KALINOWSKIForget NAM?....NEVER!Tue Jul 30 1996 10:3714
437.152Seriously, what's 200 rpm buy you?VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyTue Jul 30 1996 12:1421
437.153VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyTue Jul 30 1996 12:167
437.154CSC32::J_KALINOWSKIForget NAM?....NEVER!Tue Jul 30 1996 12:2915
437.155decision time!SMURF::WALTERSTue Jul 30 1996 13:2326
437.156or go on a diet. 8-)TEKVAX::KOPECwe're gonna need another Timmy!Tue Jul 30 1996 13:4517
437.157Tire pressure?MKOTS3::SNIDERb-b-b-b-baaad to the boneTue Sep 17 1996 17:219
437.158been there...AIMTEC::STDBKR::Burden_dKeep Cool with CoolidgeWed Sep 18 1996 10:438
437.159don't run them under-inflatedCSLALL::NASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Sep 18 1996 10:5514
437.160not my experienceAIMTEC::STDBKR::Burden_dKeep Cool with CoolidgeWed Sep 18 1996 12:2913
437.161BIG differenceCSLALL::NASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Sep 18 1996 12:494
437.162Keep them at about 60-65psi.SSDEVO::MARTENSQualification Program ManagerWed Sep 18 1996 14:599
437.163RE: 437.161AIMTEC::STDBKR::Burden_dKeep Cool with CoolidgeWed Sep 18 1996 15:0510
437.164match the tire to the useCSLALL::NASEAM::READIOA Smith & Wesson beats four aces, Tow trucks beat Chapman LocksWed Sep 18 1996 17:206
437.165MKOTS3::SNIDERb-b-b-b-baaad to the boneThu Sep 19 1996 10:023
437.166Vermont trailer rules?AIMTEC::STDBKR::Burden_dKeep Cool with CoolidgeThu Oct 03 1996 10:1812