[Rhodes22-list] Pete Thorn's Trailer

[Todd Tavares]

>>The photos Todd sent of his Triad shows an A-frame in
>> front that appears would work nicely with a
>>weight distributing hitch it happens I already own


Unfortunately,  that was not my trailer.  :-(

Todd


----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Thorn" <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 21:54:01 -0400
To: <kroposki at innova.net>, "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Pete Thorn's Trailer

> Thanks for your comments and welcome.  This forum is just another great
> aspect of the Rhodes 22.  Lots of great stuff.
> 
> I agree with galvanized -  seen and owned too many rusting wrecks.
> Performance sells only galvanized, they said.  Triad goes both ways.  As far
> as the actual quality of the steel channel, I wouldn't have a clue how to
> evaluate that.  It certainly makes sense - it's a good suggestion.
> 
> Has anyone used a tongue weight scale on their Triad to determine the actual
> load at the tongue?  Is the load adjustable fore and aft, or fixed at the
> "trade secret" point?
> 
> I've read 10-15% of total weight on the ball is about right - that's what we
> aim for on our light construction trailers.  But that would require a weight
> distributing hitch on a Class III rig with the approx 4,000 lbs of a loaded
> Rhodes trailer to get the effective tongue weight under 500 lbs. for Class
> III.    If  Rhodes are set up with 200-300 lbs at the ball, that's
> 250/4,000, or about  6%.  Any trouble with panic-stop fishtailing?   Has
> anyone practiced this?  Braking in a curve, hitting a bump?
> 
> Are any Rhodies using weight distributing hitches?  The photos Todd sent of
> his Triad shows an A-frame in front that appears would work nicely with a
> weight distributing hitch it happens I already own.  Position load forward,
> load up the bumper, then distribute to front axle.  Is that a possibility
> with a Triad?
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kroposki" <kroposki at innova.net>
> To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 6:17 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Pete Thorn's Trailer
> 
> 
> > Peter,
> > There are a bunch of '84 owners on the list.  Welcome.
> > I have an original '84 trailer that came with the boat.  Mine is
> > not galvanized.  I would recommend galvanized.  The Triad trailers made
> > to Stan's specifications work and hold up.
> > I have no knowledge of the other brand.  What kind of metal is
> > it made of?  Galvanized only speaks to the coating, not the quality of
> > iron or steel.  What about placement of the bunks?  Over the years Stan
> > has placed the center of gravity to balance on his design trailers.
> > That is called a trade secret regardless what a salesman from
> > Performance Trailer's tells you.  But even at that the Performance
> > Trailer might be better if it is way overbuilt.  You have to judge that.
> >           Ed K
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Peter Thorn
> > Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 1:30 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] McCotters and trailers
> >
> > Hello Bob Dilk,
> >
> > Remember last Memorial Day?  Are you the guy from up north with the
> > Rhodes
> > in the parking lot at McCotters?  Tana and I launched "Kate", our
> > Starwind
> > 19, at the nearby ramp, while you were working on the Rhodes.  If so,
> > then
> > it's nice to make the connection with you Bob.
> >
> > By the way, I would like to take this opportunity to announce to
> > everyone
> > that I am now the "contract owner" of Captain Richard Hardt's 1984 R22,
> > which I am very happy to say is confirmed built by Stan.   Thanks Rich,
> > for
> > being so patient and downright nice.
> >
> > Now just have to figure out the trailer part.
> >
> > Choice 1 -       Dual axle Performance Trailer with torsion axles, surge
> > brakes, galvanized
> >
> > Choice 2-        Single axle Triad, surge brakes, galvanized
> >
> > They're about the same price.
> >
> > Ok folks, let's hear it.  I am asking for your opinions once more, and
> > trust
> > you will not hold back.
> >
> > - Pete Thorn
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Robert Dilk" <Robert.Dilk at TRW.COM>
> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 8:59 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] More help, please
> >
> >
> > I am in McCotters Marina in Washington NC
> >
> > Bob
> > S/V Knot Necessary
> >
> > >>> pthorn at nc.rr.com 08/01/03 08:56PM >>>
> > You guys are great.  Thanks for all the comments and varied opinions.
> > Isn't
> > freedom of speech wonderful!
> >
> > It turns out, I misread a fuzzy hull number on a photograph..
> >
> > Is there anyone within 2 hours of Raleigh/Durham with a Rhodes 22 on dry
> > land who would allow me to visit and  measure it for a trailer?
> >
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