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Old 01-14-2010, 11:01 AM   #4
Motor31
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I tow a Jeep Cherokee behind the trailer 4 down using a tow bar similar to the Blue Ox but from a different company. Like mentioned earlier you do not have enough truck for the load.

You also need to have a very substantial tow hitch mounted to the trailer and welded properly in order to manage the toad. Do not forget that the toad will have it's own turning space needed and that there will need to be enough space between the trailer and the toad for it to turn without touching the trailer. After my hitch was installed I ended up getting an extension to create the needed space, especially for tight turns.

If the toad is set properly it will track right behind the trailer and will not cut inside the turning radius. If the trailer clears the item you are turning near the toad will do so as well.
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