P500 When you haul , what gear and 4W vs 2W you put your P500?

[solrus]

I have not read manual yet, but yesterday after trip and placed mine P500 into 4W and L gear , and thought it would lock and not move when the engine is off. I always engage manual brake when haul and put it on 4W in Low gear and I was confident that it locks all 4 wheels and should not move. BUT it does, unless you put in Reverse in 4W then it locks all 4 I assume and I can not move it and then I add manual brake.
But all my previous trips I realized I was locked basically with manual brake.

 

[Admin]

 

[solrus]

Just click and then all wheels locked, at least I can not move it, only rock a bit and then add manual brake and all good to roll.

 

[Sledge]

Just click and then all wheels locked, at least I can not move it, only rock a bit and then add manual brake and all good to roll.

Thanks. I deleted my post because I remembered that the shift into reverse always comes with a little lurch backwards, telling me it's engaged.

As soon as I deleted, there was your answer to my question. Sorry.

Joe

 

[solrus]

I should lift front end and try to spin it.

 

[Sledge]

I should lift front end and try to spin it.

Do you use 4 straps? I always have, but I carry heavy stuff in the front of my trailer, and want the p5 as far back as possible, to reduce tongue weight.

I'm thinking of just backing up against the closed trailer doors and running two straps back from the front a-arms to hold it back. Bad idea?

Hope this isn't a hijack. I figure threads just go where they go.

Joe

 

[rocmar]

I just use 2 tie downs...pull
forward into bed of truck
hook to rack in back

 

[solrus]

Do you use 4 straps? I always have, but I carry heavy stuff in the front of my trailer, and want the p5 as far back as possible, to reduce tongue weight.

I'm thinking of just backing up against the closed trailer doors and running two straps back from the front a-arms to hold it back. Bad idea?

Hope this isn't a hijack. I figure threads just go where they go.

Joe

No this time I did not use any straps, I have 4x8 trailer and L shape (2" height) steel rails on the side and front, ramp on the back, I drove 60 mph, no jumps and but even offroad I dont go fast , so P500 does not jump around. I've used straps only when I drive to western montana over pass, where roads are twisty, then I need some support not to tip it if I go fast. I use 2 straps on side.
All my short commute and in towm I dont use straps at all. The floor of the trailer is covered with rubberized paint , its not slippery.


Thats why full 4W lock in gear is important for me.

 

[pFive]

I was having some trouble keeping my straps tight so I just bought a set of these at tractor supply, harbor freight also has them. About $30 each.

 

[Rustell]

I'm going to give this a try ... It clamps down on the trailer hitch.

 

[trigger]

Do you use 4 straps? I always have, but I carry heavy stuff in the front of my trailer, and want the p5 as far back as possible, to reduce tongue weight.

I'm thinking of just backing up against the closed trailer doors and running two straps back from the front a-arms to hold it back. Bad idea?

Hope this isn't a hijack. I figure threads just go where they go.

Joe

I pull as far forward as possible, leave it in neutral, set parking brake, strap all four corners.
Too much weight on ass end makes trailer sway. Check straps anytime I stop.

 

[AKRider]

I'm going to give this a try ... It clamps down on the trailer hitch.View attachment 15862 View attachment 15863

Let us know how this works out for you. I've looked at them online but have never seen it in use or talked to anyone that has one. Thanks!