2xtreme
NAXJA Forum User
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- Kayak Pt, WA
Yes, My question was facetious, but not entirely. I am well aware of what I believe the issues are with lifted trucks (both towing and not towing). On the other hand I believe there are MANY other issues with vehicles as a whole that are probably much more significant. I will list a few of the more diverse issues just to provide an opinion:
1. Vehicles driving on the street with loads not contained (including speakers, groceries, etc).
2. Vehicles driving with children, dogs, birds, newspapers, make-up in the drivers lap.
3. Drivers drinking coffee, talking on the cell phone, putting on make-up all at the same time.
4. Vehicles that weight less than the trailer they are towing.
5. Vehicles that are towing more than the recommended amount alowed by the vehicle.
6. Towing with no brake controler.
7. Unsecured or inadaquate secured loads on trailers.
8. Driving on donut spare tires or with bald tires.
9. re-tread tires on large trucks.
10. Drivers who simply are not paying attention to driving.
While I agree that driving a lifted (or any modified) vehicle could be considered more dangerous than a stock vehicle, I would argue that there is a much longer list of other items that should be considered far more dangerous that towing with a lifted truck. My vehicles are equiped well to tow, I never tow more than they are rated for (including tires), they are well maintained, and I drive in a manor appropriate for the vehicle I am driving. Accidents can always happen, and I am not perfect, but I see things on the road all the time that scare me to death and lifted tow rigs is not at the top of that list.
Sorry it isnt the highest quality pic, I will take some more later.
Michael
1. Vehicles driving on the street with loads not contained (including speakers, groceries, etc).
2. Vehicles driving with children, dogs, birds, newspapers, make-up in the drivers lap.
3. Drivers drinking coffee, talking on the cell phone, putting on make-up all at the same time.
4. Vehicles that weight less than the trailer they are towing.
5. Vehicles that are towing more than the recommended amount alowed by the vehicle.
6. Towing with no brake controler.
7. Unsecured or inadaquate secured loads on trailers.
8. Driving on donut spare tires or with bald tires.
9. re-tread tires on large trucks.
10. Drivers who simply are not paying attention to driving.
While I agree that driving a lifted (or any modified) vehicle could be considered more dangerous than a stock vehicle, I would argue that there is a much longer list of other items that should be considered far more dangerous that towing with a lifted truck. My vehicles are equiped well to tow, I never tow more than they are rated for (including tires), they are well maintained, and I drive in a manor appropriate for the vehicle I am driving. Accidents can always happen, and I am not perfect, but I see things on the road all the time that scare me to death and lifted tow rigs is not at the top of that list.
Sorry it isnt the highest quality pic, I will take some more later.
Michael