H5-Phil
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We were recently cruising across Florida towards Georgia minding our own business when... A young lady zipping along in her Honda Accord decided to try and weave between the rear of a semi truck (in the #2 lane) and the front of my truck (#3 lane). She misjudged by just enough to make contact with the driver's side front bumper of my F-350.
It all happened SO fast. My first indication that my leisurely drive was about to change was when her vehicle contacted my truck and simultaneously started to wrap around the front of it! I tapped the breaks hard and to my great surprise and pleasure, she fishtailed away instead of going broadside on my front bumper.
This is my first accident while towing our 31' TT. I think what helped keep this accident minor (besides my luck) was that I've always told myself that the trailer follows the truck, so I dive the truck and figure the trailer will take care of itself. I'm of the opinion that while towing, swerving hard while braking hard is a recipe for disaster. I was prepared to push this Honda broadside down the road if I had to.
So, I'm posting here not only as a reminder to stay alert out there, but to also find out if my towing strategy is flawed.
It all happened SO fast. My first indication that my leisurely drive was about to change was when her vehicle contacted my truck and simultaneously started to wrap around the front of it! I tapped the breaks hard and to my great surprise and pleasure, she fishtailed away instead of going broadside on my front bumper.
This is my first accident while towing our 31' TT. I think what helped keep this accident minor (besides my luck) was that I've always told myself that the trailer follows the truck, so I dive the truck and figure the trailer will take care of itself. I'm of the opinion that while towing, swerving hard while braking hard is a recipe for disaster. I was prepared to push this Honda broadside down the road if I had to.
So, I'm posting here not only as a reminder to stay alert out there, but to also find out if my towing strategy is flawed.