[Rhodes22-list] Extension on trailer

[Bill Effros]

Don,

If you have a single axle trailer, put something under the rear end of 
the trailer rail so the trailer can't tilt up when you detach it from 
your truck.  It's a heart-stopper to watch a boat kick up like that, and 
it happens a lot.  The balance on the trailer is very close to 50-50 
ahead of and behind the single axle.  A motor, water in the bilge, stuff 
you put in the lazarette can tip the balance the other way.  You won't 
see it while your trailer is attached to your hitch, but as soon as it 
lets go...

Also, the extension can get oxidized to the frame and become unmovable.  
Make sure you can move the extension freely before you need to do so.  I 
use WD40 -- Boeshield -- and I store my extension outside my trailer 
when not in use.  Some people have had to call welders to free their 
extensions.

Bill Effros

Rik Sandberg wrote:
> Don,
>
> Well, FIRST don't try to pull the pins on your extension while you're 
> on the ramp. IF you are able to get them out (I hope not), I'll bet 
> you can guess where your boat and the rest of your trailer is gonna' 
> go....
> Right .... you'll just be standing there looking at a tongue extension 
> (and nothing else) hanging off the back of your truck.
>
> You pull your tongue extension out up on flat ground where your 
> trailer isn't gonna' want to roll around. Remember to put the pins 
> back in once you have the extension pulled out. Use wheel chocks if 
> the ground isn't flat enough for the trailer to sit still.
>
> Park on the flat.
> Put your tongue jack down and disconnect from the hitch ball. Pull the 
> light plug.
> Pull your vehicle ahead.
> Extend your tongue. Remember to put the pins back in.
> Back your vehicle up and reattach your coupler to the hitch ball.
> Raise your tongue jack back up.
> Launch
>
> Rik
>
> Don O'Grady wrote:
>> I did not even know I had an extension on my trailer until I read 
>> some mention of it on the list.  Any advice on best way to lauch 
>> using it?  Extend at top of ramp?  Extend after chocking wheels?
>>
>> appreciate the advice
>>
>> Don
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