Unfortunate? or Awesome? you tell me
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Albert Lea, MN
Highly doubt she will for several reasons. 1. She probably doesn't have a Drivers License, 2. Probably doesnt have insurance. 3. Doesnt speak any english so she would have a hard time finding a lawyer to take her case. 4. Fear of being deported if she does anything.
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From: Ohio
You were towing a load. Did the brakes (if any) on the trailer operate correctly? With a 3k load, any answer other than "yes, absolutely", immediately shifts the blame to you. From the 2005 Dakota Owner's manual:
•Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs. (907 kg). •
The severe braking you did (if without proper trailer braking) shifted the trailer load (in part) to your rear bumper, unloading your front tires some, increasing your stopping distance.
Rather than hit the stopped car, she stopped quickly. Maybe she reacted slowly, or the person in front of her stopped quickly also. You were following too closely for the speed and load you were towing. Your error. What do you propose she should have done? Was she supposed to "know" A. You were towing a load? B. You couldn't stop in time? C. It was her responsibility to prevent the collision?
Seriously? Plain and simple: You were at fault. You screwed up. Luckily no one was injured.
•Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs. (907 kg). •
The severe braking you did (if without proper trailer braking) shifted the trailer load (in part) to your rear bumper, unloading your front tires some, increasing your stopping distance.
Rather than hit the stopped car, she stopped quickly. Maybe she reacted slowly, or the person in front of her stopped quickly also. You were following too closely for the speed and load you were towing. Your error. What do you propose she should have done? Was she supposed to "know" A. You were towing a load? B. You couldn't stop in time? C. It was her responsibility to prevent the collision?
Seriously? Plain and simple: You were at fault. You screwed up. Luckily no one was injured.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Jersey
That blows, I didn't think the bull bar would prevent that much damage to the Dak, sure glad it does though. In the pic of the Focus, she's giving you a hell of a look!
Hope it all works out for you.
Hope it all works out for you.
