Trucks & Trailers - Long distance trailer question
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triplenet
07-05-2012, 01:04 PM
I am borrowing my friends motorcycle trailer for an upcoming trip from Miami to the Smokies and back .....
Furthest I have ever trailered my boat was 100 miles...... Anything specific I should do during the long trip ?
Plan to have it serviced before I leave ..... Thanks guys :thumbsup:
1fast6
07-05-2012, 03:31 PM
extra hub and bearing set. extra spare.
and of course the tools to do the work on the side of the road....
OldPete
07-09-2012, 02:51 PM
Raytech or similar to make sure hubs aren't getting hot. Extra grease, spare, and all the usual crap. I pulled from NJ to FL -- it was nice being able to "shoot" the hubs and knowing they were all equal. :)
Lattitude Adjuster
07-09-2012, 03:21 PM
(1) Check the "born on date" for the tires.
Older than 4 years, and you are in the higher probability for failure age.
(2) Be sure you have air pressure set to the max as stated on the tire wall.
(3) Check the temperature of the hubs every time you stop, you should be able to touch them with out getting burned.
(4) Limit your speed to 65 mph, this is the limit of the tire, yet still fast enough to get there in a timely manner.
You should be fine.
HarleyFLHP
07-10-2012, 01:31 PM
Spare tire, hydraulic jack, four way lug wrench are a must.
ktugboat42
07-17-2012, 11:06 PM
Join Boat US and get the trailer/tow option. Best $$$ ever spent