[Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

PT,
Where would you find a tongue scale?
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
>Sent: Jan 6, 2006 9:45 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
>
>Phil,
>
>"--but you'd be better off still spending the extra money on a properly
>sized tow vehicle."
>
>That's a true statement and I heartily second Bill's idea.  I like single
>angle for simplicity, cost and ease of maneuver.With any trailer, you should
>also plan on:
>
>a)  a tongue weight scale (about $100)
>
>b)  three sets of tie down straps (1 crossing stern straps from the stern
>hooks to aft big loops on the Triad, 2 diagonal forward straps from the bow
>to the forward big loops on the Triad and 3 a tie-down strap across the bow
>from the forward big loops on the triad.  (all about $150)  With all these
>straps you can solidly connect the boat to the trailer and prevent it
>sliding forward during a panic stop.  The bow should not come in contact
>with the winch tower and when travelling I also disconnect the winch strap.
>It won't fit through the eye with all the tie-down straps in place anyway.
>
>c)  an accurate tire pressure scale that will measure 50-60 psi.  (about
>$20) When carrying heavy loads close to the maximum the tires can handle
>tire pressure becomes very important and tires should be filled close to
>their maximum.
>
>Good luck.
>
>PT
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 11:59 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
>
>
>> Phil,
>>
>> The dual axle trailers have a larger "sweet spot" for trailering.  You
>> don't have to horse the boat around as much to find a spot that will put
>> 200-250 lbs. of weight on the hitch.  Also they are far less prone to
>> "kick-up" when released from the hitch, and slam the stern into the
>> ground.  Some people feel safer with extra tires on the ground.
>>
>> However,
>>
>> They are much more difficult to move around in the yard; will not rotate
>> easily in tight spots, cost more, and should the salt water eat up your
>> wheels (a notorious problem where I am in Long Island Sound) you've got
>> twice as many wheels to replace.
>>
>> With a large enough tow vehicle, you'll have no problems with a single
>> axle, well maintained trailer.  As the tow vehicle becomes smaller, and
>> you are more concerned about the ability of the tail to wag the dog, you
>> might be better off with a dual axle--but you'd be better off still
>> spending the extra money on a properly sized tow vehicle.
>>
>> Bill Effros
>>
>> pawyrick at peoplepc.com wrote:
>>
>> >I will be the proud owner, sometime in the not too distant future, of a
>recycled 1998. I will be using a trailer anytime I use the boat. I will also
>take the boat across country sometime within the next three years. The boat
>will stay on the trailer when not being sailed. The boat will be launched
>primarily in salt water. Do you have any opinions about a single or double
>axle for my circumstances? Thanks for any thoughts.
>> >Phil
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