[Rhodes22-list] Trailering the Rhodes 22

[Russell Miller]

We taril about 4-5K/ year  from our NJ base to MD, & hilton Head and PA
lakes.  Trailers well on TaNDEM aXle Triad.  hard to keep speed down, at
time found we were exceeding 70MPH!!!  Just get the right package and load
in coreectly - sufficient tongue weight.
  Russ
s/v Bulldog
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Bracknell" <bracknellk@yahoo.com>
To: <Robert.Dilk@trw.com>
Cc: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailering the Rhodes 22


>
> Bob,
> I trailered a R22 from Winston-Salem to Connecticut. I took I-77 to I-81,
to I-84. It added 100 miles to my trip but the traffic was much better than
taking the I-95 to 287, 84 route, but the large tractor-trailers passing me
on long down-grades were hairy. From eastern NC, the I-95 route seems more
practical. The less time you spend on the road the less fatigue will be a
factor.
> It is very important to ensure the weight on the hitch is adequate to
prevent fishtailing of the trailer at speeds above 45 mph. I would also
watch for height restrictions, particularly when you enter and leave the
highways for gasoline.
> Take the advice from others on the R22 list to ensure that your trailer is
in good condition. The trip will find you tired by the time you reach your
destination, even without incident.
> Keith (Aria, R-22, 1988)
>  Robert Dilk <Robert.Dilk@trw.com> wrote:It looks like I am buying a 1976
Rhodes. The boat and trailer are in Cape Cod and I live in North Carolina.
750 miles.
> Anybody have suggestions, comments or ideas on the special needs of
trailering that far. My Tow truck is a full sized Chey Pickup K1500. 350 cid
engine. manual.
> thanks
>
> soon to be Rhode 22 owner
> Bob Dilk
> Greenville, NC
>
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