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Old 06-01-2013, 03:03 AM   #5
mjlaupp
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....The question I have that the shipper asked is: "Is there a problem hauling the Trailmanor backward on the bed of the trailer?".....
Yes there is a problem! If your answer is "No problem" and there is damage then the shipper can say that you authorized the backward loading and therefore the damage is your fault. I would not use this shipper.

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....Since the camper overlaps as it is closed, if it is hauled backwards then the air would be hitting into that seam.....
If the roof shells bounce open even a little bit at 70 mph, the wind could easily rip the front shell off of the TM. All of the equipment on the roof of the TM is designed for forward towing. If one of the vent latches pop, then that vent will be torn off of the TM. The A/C has the condenser coil opening in the rear. Air pressure may be enough to break the cover from its bolts.
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