[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Brakes

[Bill Effros]

Lou,

Your trailer probably has brakes, they just don't work--like every other trailer dipped periodically into Long Island Sound or the Atlantic Ocean.

If you tell a cop you've got brakes on the trailer it's unlikely he'll do anything but take your word for it.  They don't ask because they can't tell.

You should always assume every trailer you tow doesn't have brakes, and you will have to rely on the brakes in the towing vehicle.  Don't tow unless you believe this is true.

Bill Effros


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Robert Dilk 
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org ; steadilsr at verizon.net 
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:45 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Re: Lou's boat trailering


regarding lights

I purchased two trailer lights, mounted them on an 8 ft  2 x 4 and wired the whole thing so I could hang it off the back of the boat when I picked up my old Rhodes. One less thing to worry about.

BTW
You do understand that most states now require brakes on trailers over 3000 pounds. BTW my trailer has no brakes.

FYI

Bob Dilk

>>> steadilsr at verizon.net 08/10/04 10:37AM >>>
RIck,
  Here is an update on my boat.
  I purchased the boat yesterday and made contact with the yard owners 
today  as they were off yesterday when I was at the boat securing the 
tarp and lubing the lug nuts on the trailer wheels.   They are going to 
replace my wheels, regrease my axle and the boat should be ready to 
move next thursday 8/19.

  PLEASE get back to me via phone or email if you CANNOT help me do this 
for any reason next week.   There is no rush and I will do it at your 
convenience in any case, but  just want to make sure the yard is 
informed of my plans in advance.

If we are on for next week, we should try to get to Pt Jeff ( a two hr 
ride from my house and at least a 3hr ride for you)  by 8 or 9am  if at 
all possible.
   We would have to travel only by LIE and commercial roads as trailers 
are not allowed on the parkways in LI or NYC. I checked.

   I  will drive the route I want to travel with the boat and your 
vehicle by this thurs or fri  with my van when  I am out there again 
working on the trailer and wheels.   I want to make sure there are no 
hair pin turns or very steep grades and look for danger spots.

  The trailer has rear lights NO BRAKES and the wiring looks good. There 
is a standard three male and one female auto DC connector going from 
the trailer  brake lights to your connector if you have one set up for 
your trailer.  If not we can rig something right there I have 
experience wiring extra lights.

  I will stay in touch via phone and net and THANKS SO MUCH FOR OFFERING 
TO HELP ME OUT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  I love my  RHODES 22 it so cool to have the boat of my dreams so fast 
-- definitely HIGHER POWER!
  peace
  Lou

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