r/IdiotsTowingThings

Little bit of everything on this one. OSB, drywall. 12-footers, 8-footers, and cinderblock. No way that’s all gonna stay on there. Two trips? No. Trailer with enough hardpoints to secure the load? Too complicated.

Good ol’ Home Depot customers showing up with a “naw this’ll work” attitude. And flip-flops.

They’ve been trying to load it for an hour and at no point has the full weight rested on the truck

Saw this at work. There has to be a better way. It's really close to the ground, and the whole front end looks high.

the more you look at it the worse it gets

Saw this while mowing at a school. It's for a carnival they have going on this weekend. Thoughts? I'm not a professional but seems sketchy and already looks like it's bowing between the nose and axles. Jeep for size reference, thing is pretty big.

Would have a $25 strap prevented this? 🤔

14,000+ pounds of steel behind a half ton suburban, with no trailer brakes

Couldn't get a better picture, but you get the jist

In Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, a viral incident occurred on April 17, 2026, when a large water tank (tinaco) fell from a pickup truck and burst in the middle of a busy street. 

Accident Details

• Location: The spill happened at the intersection of 23 and 24 Carrera Torres, directly in front of the CBTis 24 high school.
• The Cause: A driver was attempting to transport a 1,100-liter tinaco that was completely full of water. As the truck passed over a speed bump (tope), the unsecured container shifted, fell onto the pavement, and shattered due to the weight and internal pressure.
• Outcome: The accident released a massive amount of water across the road, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Community Reaction

Footage of the event quickly went viral on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, where users criticized the driver's decision to move such a heavy, unsecured load. A full 1,100-liter tank weighs approximately 1.1 metric tons, making it extremely dangerous to transport in a light vehicle without professional securing equipment.

For all the “I’ve never used straps and aren’t going to start now” crowd, just a reminder.

I’d love to be this guys insurance adjuster.