Headed south to Florida 80 & Sunshine

[Fj81]

Everytime you stop for fuel or food or to rest, walk around your rig and look at the tires, kick them and check for drips and smells. If you touch the tires you can feel the temps, and if one varies alot more than the others, that may let you know that something is wrong. Slow and steady gets you there safely. If you feel tired, STOP and REST somewhere. It is not worth it driving fatigued.

 

[LS1FJ40]

This one?

That's the one!

 

[LS1FJ40]

The only reason I don't like Florida is because I totaled a 3 day old 2003 100 Series on the interstate right outside Gainesville on my way down to Miami. Semi jack knifed in front of me in a tropical storm. He passed me going easily 65-70. Then hydroplaned. I walked away. The Hundy didn't. I ended up in a swamp and had to climb out the back hatch. Had to wade through a hundred yards of swamp at night. Didn't like it.

Other than that, I have no bad to say of Florida. And it really wasn't Florida's fault. She's just guilty by association!

 

[CoffeeGeek]

We just moved he other way this past Summer. Sarasota Florida to Scarborough Maine. I made the Maine to Florida move in January of 1999, girlfriend and children are native multi generation Floridians. They are loving Maine and it's Seasons.

Good luck to you in Florida. Sorry to see another land cruiser fan leave Maine.

 

[thatcabledude]

The panhandle is where it's at. Not even remotely similar to Disney.... I mean central Florida.

 

[Mdej3]

I have a great deal of love for my native home, Florida, but there's a good reason we left. Gainesville is one of the better cities, but crime is going to be a huge shock to someone moving there from Maine. Florida is boiling hot, absolutely crawling with all sorts of very fascinating and very hungry bugs, and absolutely rife with crime. Went to school in Tampa, had a gun stuck in my face no less than six times. It really is just too crowded, and when the economy tanks, the poverty and the heat make people downright violent. UF is a great school though, and DEFINITELY check out Payne's Prairie right outside of town. They have bison. Actual, big furry bison. In Florida!

A couple quick primers for you:

1) "Do you have a cigarette" and "can I use your phone" are both code words for "look down so I can bash your head in and steal your s***". Happened twice before I learned my lesson.
2) "Come over here and help me with XYZ" from a young woman = "Come over here where others can't see my boyfriend attack you". Happened to a few friends.
3) People asking for money, upon being informed that you have none, will often demand you go to the ATM. Needless to say, that's not a good choice, and they will rob you.
4) YOU NEED UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE. 25% of the state's drivers are uninsured.
5) Watch your waiter swipe your card. Florida has more identity theft than anywhere else in the US. Saw the waiter skim my card twice.
6) A s***ty car in front of you that suddenly stops is trying to get you to rear end them on purpose. They typically have a friend in another car in another lane that screams at you first, so you look over. Then the one in front of you slams on the brakes, then they litigate. Had people try this four times.

7) If there is fresh water, there is an alligator in it. Also, water moccasins are not afraid of you.
8) Lightning is no joke, go inside when it storms.
9) The quickest way to get bitten by a snake is to try to kill it. Let them be.

Bear in mind that this is coming from me, someone who loves Florida. This is something I'd tell anyone who moved to Florida. There's just way, way too many people there now.

But best of luck with your new home.

Boss.. I don't think Florida is the issue... I think the problem is yourself lol i have been here for yearsss and nothing have happened to me, or my closer ones.

@80drifter Welcome to Florida!
You will love it.

 

[reconranger]

I'd pick Maine over FLA any day.

Good luck anyways.

 

[mudgudgeon]

This one?

that's pretty graphic!
I would like to see what happens if they were to put a little more weight on the front. too much weight on the front makes them pretty unstable too in my experience

 

[ppc]

In my opinion there are more components that come into play that are ignored in this video. Only a side load was added and no verticle component like there would be over bumps. In the video the axle appears to be centered front to back and the majority of the weight at the extremes and through the centerline.

Good practice is to have tongue weight 10 to 15 percent of the total weight, the axle(s) postioned to the rear of centerline of the trailer. Dual axle setups are more stable than single axles. It is also important that the suspension of both tow vehicle and trailer are capable of the loads and the tongue/frame of the trailer be level.

 

[retrofive]

In my opinion there are more components that come into play that are ignored in this video. Only a side load was added and no verticle component like there would be over bumps. In the video the axle appears to be centered front to back and the majority of the weight at the extremes and through the centerline.

Good practice is to have tongue weight 10 to 15 percent of the total weight, the axle(s) postioned to the rear of centerline of the trailer. Dual axle setups are more stable than single axles. It is also important that the suspension of both tow vehicle and trailer are capable of the loads and the tongue/frame of the trailer be level.

Totally agree. Just remember seeing that video and thought it may the one in reference. There are probably better ones out there and realize there is more to it. All the same it's a simple demonstration of how a trailer can react based on weight dist.