[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22-list Digest, Vol 2098, Issue 1

John Shulick jsbudda at verizon.net
Tue Jan 19 18:28:38 EST 2010 

Andrew,

 When you replace the coupling  take a rag and some wheel bearing grease
(very little) and wipe the fitting with it. A light coating should help keep
the rust off and keep the part working. I don't know if they are available
in stainless steel but a store that deals in trailer parts might know.

John S


Andrew Collins-2 wrote:
> 
> Mary Lou
> I suspect my one is defective (bad coating?). In any case it is simple  
> to replace, but of course this remains on the 'to do' list
> Andrew
> 
> Sent from mobile device.
> 
> On Jan 19, 2010, at 2:52 PM, Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net> wrote:
> 
>> We have had a similar coupling on each of our Triad trailers.  I
>> don't recall it rusting but maybe Fred will have something to say
>> there. We don't use it as we have never actually used the extension.
>> We do however get the trailer wet twice a year. The current trailer
>> is 3 years old and the brakes still work.
>>
>> Mary Lou
>> 1991 R22 (recycled 1998)
>> Fretless
>> Rock Hall, MD
>>
>>
>> At 02:43 PM 1/19/2010, you wrote:
>>> Mike
>>> I had Triad add surge Brakes to an older trailer that has the tongue
>>> extension. There is a flexible rubber hose with a coupling similar to
>>> the ones on compressed air tools. You leave it connected when
>>> trailering, and disconnect when you need to use the tongue extended.
>>> Unfortunately this coupling rusted severely after just one launch and
>>> has been disconnected since, about 3 years. But it did pass  
>>> inspection
>>> when new, as brakes are reqd in Ct
>>> Andrew
>>> sv Carmen
>>> 86 recycled 06
>>>
>>> Sent from mobile device.
>>>
>>> On Jan 19, 2010, at 12:25 PM, "Michael D. Weisner"
>>> <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> BigAl,
>>>>
>>>> How are your surge brakes plumbed? We were told that it was not
>>>> possible to
>>>> add surge brakes on a trailer with a tongue extension.  Is your
>>>> trailer a
>>>> Triad?
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
>>>> Nissequogue River, NY
>>>>
>>>> From: "Alan Robertson"  Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:13 PM
>>>>> Hi BK.
>>>>> Wonder if you have electric brakes that are a PITA? I have surges
>>>>> on our
>>>>> original '83 Triad Single Axel one and the only maintenance is
>>>>> filling up
>>>>> the reservoir with hydraulic fluid and when getting the NY State
>>>>> required
>>>>> annual inspection, having the mech. pull a wheel during greasing to
>>>>> see if
>>>>> any brake parts are rusted out. Of course we've only sailed in  
>>>>> fresh
>>>>> water. Can definitely feel surge brakes working when applied when
>>>>> rig is
>>>>> going down hill. What other maintenance problems have you
>>>>> experienced?
>>>>> Big Al -Delmar NY
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: Bob Keller<mailto:r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
>>>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:31 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22-list Digest, Vol 2098,  
>>>>> Issue 1
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I went from an old single axle with no brakes to a new single axle
>>>>> with
>>>>> brakes.  The brakes do make a big difference in stopping ability
>>>>> but they
>>>>> are a PITA from a maintenance perspective...
>>>>>
>>>>> BK
>>>>>
>>>>>> Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:07:51 -0500
>>>>>> From:
>>> Richard at MacArthurLawFirm.com<mailto:Richard at MacArthurLawFirm.com  
>>> >>> >
>>>>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22-list Digest, Vol 2098,  
>>>>>> Issue 1
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I only towed our R22 one time with a borrowed Ford 350 heavy duty
>>>>> truck.
>>>>>> It is a single axle trailer. It towed straight and true. Although
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> only trouble I could foresee was stopping. No brakes on the
>>>>>> trailer and
>>>>>> it felt like I couldn't have made a quick stop. Now I've bought a
>>>>>> '10
>>>>>> Ford Flex v6 with a trailer package which includes a separate oil
>>>>> cooler
>>>>>> for the transmission and a larger radiator for the engine. It is
>>>>>> rated
>>>>>> for 4500 pounds towing capacity and I thought that was adequate  
>>>>>> but
>>>>> when
>>>>>> I hear others using trucks with 6500 capacity I get nervous.  
>>>>>> Most of
>>>>> the
>>>>>> travel would be in relatively flat country, Michigan, western  
>>>>>> Ohio.
>>>>> What
>>>>>> is everyone's thought about the braking ability?
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> Subject: Rhodes22-list Digest, Vol 2098, Issue 1
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>>>>>> Today's Topics:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1. towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? (Bill Pauer)
>>>>>> 2. Re: towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? (Alan Robertson)
>>>>>> 3. Re: towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? (Ellner)
>>>>>> 4. Re: towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma?
>>>>> (cjlowe at sssnet.com<mailto:cjlowe at sssnet.com>)
>>>>>> 5. Re: towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? (James Barron)
>>>>>> 6. Re: towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? (Mary Lou Troy)
>>>>>> 7. Re: towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? (Bob Keller)
>>>>>> 8. elle (stan)
>>>>>> 9. Re: towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? (Jim Connolly)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ---
>>>>>> --- 
>>>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Message: 1
>>>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:41:12 -0500
>>>>>> From: Bill Pauer <billpauer at gmail.com<mailto:billpauer at gmail.com>>
>>>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma?
>>>>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have just about talked myself into a Rhodes 22, but before  
>>>>>> getting
>>>>>> too far down this road I want to know if anyone else has  
>>>>>> experienced
>>>>>> towing a Rhodes 22 with a Toyota Tacoma. My truck is a 2008 Tacoma
>>>>>> 4x4 w/ a 6-cylinder and tow package. I live in the mountains of
>>>>>> western North Carolina and the closest "real" water is an hour  
>>>>>> away.
>>>>>> Does anyone have any advice? I am not sure I can swing a new boat
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> a new truck.
>>>>>> Thanks, Bill
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Message: 2
>>>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:04:55 -0500
>>>>>> From: "Alan Robertson" <bigal_61 at msn.com<mailto:bigal_61 at msn.com>>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota  
>>>>>> Tacoma?
>>>>>> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List"
>>>>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
>>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>>
>>> <COL119-DS2423ECB4CA77AC97E4F36CFC670 at phx.gbl<mailto:COL119-DS2423ECB4CA77AC97E4F36CFC670 at phx.gbl
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> Drive in 3rd gear, watch radiator temp. closely, don't have less
>>>>>> than
>>>>>> 400 lb tongue wgt. and don't go over 50. You should be OK
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: Bill
>>>>> Pauer<mailto:billpauer at gmail.com<mailto:billpauer at gmail.com>>
>>>>>> To:
>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22- >>
>>> list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org >>
>>> %3Cmailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 5:41 PM
>>>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have just about talked myself into a Rhodes 22, but before  
>>>>>> getting
>>>>>> too far down this road I want to know if anyone else has  
>>>>>> experienced
>>>>>> towing a Rhodes 22 with a Toyota Tacoma. My truck is a 2008 Tacoma
>>>>>> 4x4 w/ a 6-cylinder and tow package. I live in the mountains of
>>>>>> western North Carolina and the closest "real" water is an hour  
>>>>>> away.
>>>>>> Does anyone have any advice? I am not sure I can swing a new boat
>>>>>> and
>>>>>>
>>>>>> a new truck.
>>>>>> Thanks, Bill
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>>>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Message: 3
>>>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:21:50 -0600
>>>>>> From: Ellner <ellner at pressenter.com<mailto:ellner at pressenter.com>>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota  
>>>>>> Tacoma?
>>>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>>>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
>>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>>
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>>>  >> >>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bill Pauer wrote:
>>>>>>> I have just about talked myself into a Rhodes 22, but before
>>>>>>> getting
>>>>>>> too far down this road I want to know if anyone else has
>>>>>>> experienced
>>>>>>> towing a Rhodes 22 with a Toyota Tacoma. My truck is a 2008  
>>>>>>> Tacoma
>>>>>>> 4x4 w/ a 6-cylinder and tow package. I live in the mountains of
>>>>>>> western North Carolina and the closest "real" water is an hour
>>>>>>> away.
>>>>>>> Does anyone have any advice? I am not sure I can swing a new boat
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> a new truck.
>>>>>>> Thanks, Bill
>>>>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>>>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and
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>>>>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> .
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bill,
>>>>>> I had my single axel trailer converted to a dual, with brakes, and
>>>>>> it
>>>>>> tows beautifully. What is the towing rating for your truck?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rod
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Message: 4
>>>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:44:12 -0500 (EST)
>>>>>> From: cjlowe at sssnet.com<mailto:cjlowe at sssnet.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota  
>>>>>> Tacoma?
>>>>>> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List"
>>>>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
>>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>> <4912.24.140.30.102.1263771852.squirrel at quickpop.sssnet.com<mailto:4912.24.140.30.102.1263771852.squirrel at quickpop.sssnet.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bill,
>>>>>> I have a'03 4-runner with a V-8 and a 5000lb tow capacity. I
>>>>>> bought the
>>>>>> 2
>>>>>> axle trailer for my Rhodes because of the short wheel base of the
>>>>>> suv,and
>>>>>> the extra braking power of the brakes on the extra axle. Most of  
>>>>>> us
>>>>>> owners
>>>>>> figure about 3000lbs for the boat,and about 1000-1400lbs for the
>>>>>> trailer.
>>>>>> Check the specs on your truck to see if it is rated for over
>>>>>> 4000lbs.
>>>>>> With the 2 axle trailer, the boat placement on the trailer isn't  
>>>>>> as
>>>>>> critical to get proper tongue weight.(The single axle needs to
>>>>>> have the
>>>>>> boat as far forward as possible,so the tail dosen't wag the dog.)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jerry Lowe
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have just about talked myself into a Rhodes 22, but before  
>>>>>> getting
>>>>>>> too far down this road I want to know if anyone else has
>>>>>>> experienced
>>>>>>> towing a Rhodes 22 with a Toyota Tacoma. My truck is a 2008  
>>>>>>> Tacoma
>>>>>>> 4x4 w/ a 6-cylinder and tow package. I live in the mountains of
>>>>>>> western North Carolina and the closest "real" water is an hour
>>>>>>> away.
>>>>>>> Does anyone have any advice? I am not sure I can swing a new boat
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> a new truck.
>>>>>>> Thanks, Bill
>>>>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>>>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list<http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and
>>>>> archives
>>>>>> go
>>>>>>> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list<http://www.rhodes22.org/list>
>>>>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Message: 5
>>>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:33:46 -0500
>>>>>> From: James Barron
>>>>> <jbarron1 at cinci.rr.com<mailto:jbarron1 at cinci.rr.com>>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota  
>>>>>> Tacoma?
>>>>>> To: "'The Rhodes 22 Email List'"
>>>>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
>>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>>
>>> <01CA97AB.FD8E6590.jbarron1 at cinci.rr.com<mailto:01CA97AB.FD8E6590.jbarron1 at cinci.rr.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bill,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We towed our Rhodes for two years with a V-6 4Runner, including  
>>>>>> home
>>>>>> to Cincinnati from Stan's, through the NC mountains. We kept our
>>>>>> speed down, Stan had the tongue weight just right, and we had no
>>>>>> problems.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kathy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Bill Pauer
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 5:41 PM
>>>>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have just about talked myself into a Rhodes 22, but before  
>>>>>> getting
>>>>>> too far down this road I want to know if anyone else has  
>>>>>> experienced
>>>>>> towing a Rhodes 22 with a Toyota Tacoma. My truck is a 2008 Tacoma
>>>>>> 4x4 w/ a 6-cylinder and tow package. I live in the mountains of
>>>>>> western North Carolina and the closest "real" water is an hour  
>>>>>> away.
>>>>>> Does anyone have any advice? I am not sure I can swing a new boat
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> a new truck.
>>>>>> Thanks, Bill
>>>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list<http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and
>>>>>> archives
>>>>>> go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list<http://www.rhodes22.org/list>
>>>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Message: 6
>>>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:59:26 -0500
>>>>>> From: Mary Lou Troy
>>> <mtroy at atlanticbb.net<mailto:mtroy at atlanticbb.net >>> >>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota  
>>>>>> Tacoma?
>>>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>>>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
>>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>> <54.D4.32201.072B35B4 at BL-106<mailto:54.D4.32201.072B35B4 at BL-106>>
>>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bill,
>>>>>> If your Tacoma is the one that has a 6500 tow rating, you will
>>>>>> probably be OK. We tow ours with a Nissan Frontier 2WD with a 6300
>>>>>> tow rating. It tows a heck of a lot better than our old Chev.  
>>>>>> Blazer
>>>>>> (5000 tow rating) but we did that for years without any  
>>>>>> problems. If
>>>>>> we had been towing in the mountains, we would have wanted  
>>>>>> something
>>>>>> with more oomph but on the flat and on I-95 it was fine. You'll  
>>>>>> want
>>>>>> a trailer with brakes and you'll want to be cognizant of how much
>>>>>> stuff you are loading in the truck and bo
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