SHIPPING STEEL
WHETHER it’s a brand-new project or your pride and joy, hauling a car on a trailer can be a daunting task. We’ve all heard horror stories about trailers gone wild and dreams smashed into a thousand pieces (see sidebar, p.113), so how do you avoid that fate? You start by following these few simple pieces of trailer theory.
LOADING
SAFETY is paramount when it comes to hauling cars, and it all starts with evenly distributing the weight on the trailer. This makes for a more stable, predictable mass to haul behind your tow pig.
The general rule for most front-engined cars is to load them nose-first to keep the weight evenly positioned. That said, if you’re hauling your ride sans engine or drivetrain, it can be wise to load it rear-first.
Start with the tow car and trailer parked on firm, flat ground. Chock the tow vehicle’s wheels, put it in Park (or in gear if a manual), and
