Need some advice about hauling my frame.

[JWW]

I figure I can count my trailer as a tool, so I will post my question here.

My trailer is a 5x8. My F100 frame measures close to 16' long. Am I asking for trouble trying to haul my frame with this trailer? I'm not concerned about the weight, however the length does concern me.

Has anyone here used such a trailer to haul their frame on?

Thanks

[fordman]

is it a rolling frame? if not forget it. or put the front axle up on the trailer and strap that down to the trailer. or get a longer trailer.

[JWW]

No, it is not a rolling frame. I have removed everything from the frame.

[fordman]

you will have a imbalance of the frame on the trailer. it wont be safe to do it with a imbalance i dont think. maybe someone can figure out away to do it. you can only hang it over the hitch end so far before it goes into the turning radius of the truck and trailer. it might work i dont know.

[71PA_Highboy]

It can be done.

What you need to do is secure the frame on the trailer so that the frame horns clear the towing vehicle when turning.
Next, secure it some more.
Put red marker flags on the end of the frame extending the trailer to warn anyone following you. Magnetic lights are better, but $.
Finally, put sand bags on the front of the frame, within the boundaries of the trailer, and secure them to the frame (Duct tape works). This is to ensure proper tongue weight on the trailer and to make sure the 'hanging' end of the frame does not bounce too much.
Secure the fame some more (get the picture?)

This will allow you to move the frame safely for short distances.

If you are talking long distance, then I would rent a trailer.

[JWW]

Thanks for all the quick replies. I may just rent a trailer to be safe instead of taking the chance. I'll keep you posted.

[Caseys71]

It can be done.

What you need to do is secure the frame on the trailer so that the frame horns clear the towing vehicle when turning.
Next, secure it some more.
Put red marker flags on the end of the frame extending the trailer to warn anyone following you. Magnetic lights are better, but $.
Finally, put sand bags on the front of the frame, within the boundaries of the trailer, and secure them to the frame (Duct tape works). This is to ensure proper tongue weight on the trailer and to make sure the 'hanging' end of the frame does not bounce too much.
Secure the fame some more (get the picture?)

This will allow you to move the frame safely for short distances.

If you are talking long distance, then I would rent a trailer.

That's a good idea! I wouldn't have thought of sand bags up on the front the trailer, and yet it is probably the best solution for giving the trailer some tongue weight even with the frame hanging over the back of the trailer more so than over the tongue.

[Heathcliff68f100]

Sounds like a good idea, but you might need so manny sandbags you overload the trailer or the tow vehicle. id rent a trailer, or if you have a ladder rack for a pickup get it on the ladder rack and strap it down

[JWW]

Well guys, I figured out a way to haul my trailer...

Get a buddy whose trailer is bigger. Luckily a good friend of mine helped me load it and take it to the sand blaster. Then, he helped me get it back to the house. Good friends are hard to come by.

Thanks for all the suggestions.