Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!

[firstgenaddict]

THE SAFETY CHAINS IN THESE PICTURES WON'T STOP CRAP FROM HAPPENING!

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Did he tow with load leveling sway bars on the hitch? They look like these.





Second, did the airbags deploy in the truck?

-Dave

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[firstgenaddict]

You might as well attach the chains with PAPERCLIPS!

[Bill Rose]

Those are the typical chains that come with most trailers. I replaced them, when I got my new trailer a couple yrs ago. I bought heavy 7/16 chains and heavy hooks to attach to the truck. I always hook up the 12,000 lb load leveling bars too...... but if you have a panic stop and the trailer/truck jack knives like this one did, I bet it's all gonna come apart, no matter what kind of equipment is back there. The real answer is to SLOW DOWN, PAY ATTENTION,in case you do have a panic stop, and have a bunch of insurance on the truck, trailer and the car.

[firstgenaddict]

Honestly I believe that trailer companies that use such substandard crap should be held fully liable. PERIOD!

[72-SS-L48]

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THE SAFETY CHAINS IN THESE PICTURES WON'T STOP CRAP FROM HAPPENING!

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Did he tow with load leveling sway bars on the hitch? They look like these.





Second, did the airbags deploy in the truck?

-Dave

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I was more concerned with whether the trailer in the accident had those leveling sway bars. I know when towing a U-haul for example verses our enclosed 24ft, those sway bars make a huge difference.

However, now that you bring attention to the safety chains, I will look into replacing them with heavy duty chains. Although as previously mentioned, in the God forsaken event that tragedy does strike while you are towing, I don't know how much HD chains would help. I guess I just never want to find out. Moral of the story, drive safe, slow, and continuously check over the trailer, tow vehicle, and vehicle being towed while on the road.

-Dave

[firstgenaddict]

Yes levelers will help the pullability (is that a word? NO lol) immensely... we use proof chains and attachments... the Reese would rip off the frame before the chains would break.

[72-SS-L48]

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Yes levelers will help the pullability (is that a word? NO lol) immensely... we use proof chains and attachments... the Reese would rip off the frame before the chains would break.

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Can you elaborate on what type of proof chains and attachments you use? Where did you get them? Details?

Thanks,
Dave

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THE SAFETY CHAINS IN THESE PICTURES WON'T STOP CRAP FROM HAPPENING!............However, now that you bring attention to the safety chains, I will look into replacing them with heavy duty chains.

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I had a hitch malfunction in a turn while towing a boat, one chain snapped and the other held. The tongue came around and slapped the left side of the truck. Fortunately low speeds and an empty road prevented disaster. HD chains the correct length and shackles NOT HOOKS, a smart step up for safety.

[speedyal69]

Just some info on trailer balls in the 2 5/16 balls vally trailer hitches have balls that are rated from 6,000 lb to 30,000lb and the shank sizes go from 1 inch on 6,000lb to a shank of 1 1/4 on the 30,000lb ball. It is a very tragic thing that happened to this guy and am glad to hear he is ok. I know I changed my ball from a 10,000lb to the 30,000lb after I found out there was a higher rated ball just to be safe and the price was not much more and also installed chain with a rating of grade 80 for tow trucks .I would of thought the place that sold him the trailer and the new hitch would of gave him the right ball for the trailer but you never know .

[rodder]

friend of mine just bought the 1969 camaro and its going to calif to be rebuilt by a retire bodyman in wallace calif