[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Brakes (was Re: Rhodes22-list Digest, Vol 2098, Issue 1)

jbconnolly at comcast.net jbconnolly at comcast.net
Wed Jan 20 09:13:15 EST 2010



I bought a new galvanized single-axle Triad from Stan with my '85 recycle in 2003.  It came with surge brakes.  The coupler has a hydraulic quick-disconnect on a short length of flexible hose   at the tongue extension.  You disconnect the hose to extend the tongue (brakes are not operational at that time).  



I had a problem with the brass disconnect fitting this past spring.  I stepped on it and broke it, and had some difficulty finding a replacement.  Triad uses a different method now and they did not have parts.  



The only other problem I have had is that, in saltwater use, the steel surge brake hubs only last a few years.  I replaced both this past spring and also installed a hose to rinse the hubs from the inside with fresh water.  We will see whether this extends their life at all.  



Jim Connolly 

s/v Inisheer 

'85 recycled '03 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael D. Weisner" <mweisner at ebsmed.com> 
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Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:25:18 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22-list Digest, Vol 2098, Issue 1 

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 
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> 
> 
>  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> 
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>  > 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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>  > 3. Re: towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? (Ellner) 
>  > 4. Re: towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? 
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>  > 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) 
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>  > 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? 
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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 
>  > 
>  > 
>  > ------------------------------ 
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>  > 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>> 
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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 
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>  > 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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>  > From: Ellner <ellner at pressenter.com<mailto:ellner at pressenter.com>> 
>  > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? 
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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 
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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 
>  > 
>  > 
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>  > 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? 
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>  > 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 
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>  > 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? 
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>  > 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 
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>  > 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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>  > 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? 
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>  > 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 boat for towing. 
>  > 
>  > Best, 
>  > Mary Lou 
>  > 1991 R22 Fretless 
>  > Rock Hall, MD 
>  > 
>  > 
>  > At 05:41 PM 1/17/2010, you 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 
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>  > Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:28:59 -0500 
>  > From: Bob Keller 
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>  > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? 
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>  > Bill, 
>  > 
>  > I have been towing mine for years with a V-6 Toyota 4 Runner rated at 
>  > 5,000 lb capacity. Also have a single axle trailer and can actually 
>  > pull it on the highway and drive 65 mph with no problem. Have towed it 
>  > many miles but always on flat land. Your mountains and hills make it 
>  > more challenging but check the tow rating and the GVWR for your 
> vehicle. 
>  > Dual axle trailer probable tows better and is more forgiving, but it 
>  > weighs more so that is the trade-off. 
>  > 
>  > Bob K 
>  > 
>  > > From: billpauer at gmail.com<mailto:billpauer at gmail.com> 
>  > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
>  > > Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:41:12 -0500 
>  > > 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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>  > Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:43:02 -0500 
>  > From: "Jim Connolly" 
> <jbconnolly at comcast.net<mailto:jbconnolly at comcast.net>> 
>  > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] towing a Rhodes 22 w/ a Toyota Tacoma? 
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>  > I towed a single-axle trailer with a 98 4wd VV-6 Blazer for five 
> seasons 
>  > and 
>  > last year with a 2008 Highlander V-6 AWD, both with 5,000 lb rated 
>  > capacity. 
>  > I typically tow twice a year for launch and recovery, 30 miles one-way 
>  > relatively flat highway driving. I have taken the boat on vacation to 
>  > the 
>  > New Hampshire lakes region (~ 90 miles and more hills) with the Blazer. 
>  > 
>  > 
>  > For the trip to NH, since I was carrying luggage and vacation stuff 
> too, 
>  > I 
>  > bought a weight distributing hitch (Equal-I-Zer brand) that also helps 
>  > with 
>  > sway control. No problems. I re-adjusted it to use on the Highlander 
>  > and 
>  > towed this last season with it. It really smoothes things out with the 
>  > boat 
>  > on the trailer. I don't worry about tongue weight, and the spring bars 
>  > tame 
>  > any sway, since the boat and trailer are almost twice as long as the 
>  > Highlander. 
>  > 
>  > If you go this route, I don't recommend using the spring bars with the 
>  > trailer empty. It isn't required, and any bumps in the road are 
>  > transmitted 
>  > right from the unloaded trailer axle to your rear end for a jerky, 
> noisy 
>  > ride. 
>  > 
>  > Jim Connolly 
>  > s/v Inisheer 
>  > '85 recycled '03 
>  > 
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>  > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bill Pauer 
>  > Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 5:41 PM 
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>  > 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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