[DeTomaso] Straps for trailer // tongue weight?

[Julian Kift]

Tongue weight should be between 9 and 15% of gross weight of the the trailer + load.

Julian

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From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of B Hower via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:32 AM
To: 'Byrne, Edmund (FieldCore)'; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com; The DeTomaso Registry Guy
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Straps for trailer // tongue weight?

A dumb question:

So what is the correct tongue weight minimum for towing car on trailer?

Bud #3400 ( Drive it like there is no tomorrow -- for there may not be ! )

    On Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10:18:04 AM CDT, The DeTomaso Registry Guy <detomasoregistry at gmail.com> wrote:

 Edmund Byrne,

I have a section specific to towing (trailer) a DeTomaso at the registry.
(Pics include Vallelunga, Mangustas, Panteras on several types of trailers.)

I do not remember your name, but you should have connected yourself to the registry...
(Sharing a few photos is required for access to most content.)

Use the Site Map for "Transporting a DeTomaso".

Some people strap the a-Arms or 'tow points', others strap the wheels.
Strapping the wheels allows the car's suspension to dampen the car weight under up/down movement.

Panteras should generally not be positioned backwards.  Pics of damage are on
the tow page as 'bad' examples.

A mid-engine car like the Pantera is often positioned backwards so the center of mass is centered over the trailer wheels, then you
have to FULLY secure the decklid, and note the position of the
car for tongue weight.  Again see pics of 'lessons learned'.

Chuck

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From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Byrne, Edmund (FieldCore)
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2019 5:54 AM
To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Straps for trailer

I will takingmy car up to the Romeo engine plant event next week and I will be trailering  the car.  Im looking for advice from
anyone who has strapped these cars down before on the best method.  I was thinking about using tire
  harneses but I dont want to damage the magnesium wheels. Would that be an issue.

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   Tongue weight should be between 9 and 15% of gross weight of the the
   trailer + load.

   Julian
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   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
   B Hower via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:32 AM
   To: 'Byrne, Edmund (FieldCore)'; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com; The
   DeTomaso Registry Guy
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Straps for trailer // tongue weight?

   A dumb question:
   So what is the correct tongue weight minimum for towing car on trailer?
   Bud #3400 ( Drive it like there is no tomorrow -- for there may not be
   ! )
       On Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10:18:04 AM CDT, The DeTomaso Registry
   Guy <detomasoregistry at gmail.com> wrote:

    Edmund Byrne,
   I have a section specific to towing (trailer) a DeTomaso at the
   registry.
   (Pics include Vallelunga, Mangustas, Panteras on several types of
   trailers.)
   I do not remember your name, but you should have connected yourself to
   the registry...
   (Sharing a few photos is required for access to most content.)
   Use the Site Map for "Transporting a DeTomaso".
   Some people strap the a-Arms or 'tow points', others strap the wheels.
   Strapping the wheels allows the car's suspension to dampen the car
   weight under up/down movement.
   Panteras should generally not be positioned backwards.  Pics of damage
   are on
   the tow page as 'bad' examples.
   A mid-engine car like the Pantera is often positioned backwards so the
   center of mass is centered over the trailer wheels, then you
   have to FULLY secure the decklid, and note the position of the
   car for tongue weight.  Again see pics of 'lessons learned'.
   Chuck
   -----Original Message-----
   From: DeTomaso [[1]mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On
   Behalf Of Byrne, Edmund (FieldCore)
   Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2019 5:54 AM
   To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Straps for trailer
   I will takingmy car up to the Romeo engine plant event next week and I
   will be trailering  the car.  Im looking for advice from
   anyone who has strapped these cars down before on the best method.  I
   was thinking about using tire
     harneses but I dont want to damage the magnesium wheels. Would that
   be an issue.
   Sent from Email+ secured by MobileIron
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