S T asked:
I am trying to move from Detroit, MI to Palm Springs, CA. It isn’t a full household move and I only need a 4×8 closed trailer. I am trying to find a company that offers trailers for rent. UHaul has them but their safety and satisfaction record is fairly poor. Thank you in advance.
pvbonus asked:
Is there another name for it or what is its significance in terms of boat trailer safety? Thanks!
This was the phrase I was given but I’m glad to know I’m not losing my research skills as I could not find it’s meaning either. Thanks for the answers! I had a hard time picking the best one considering it is either obscure jargon or non-existent. Tongue weight was not what they meant though…so I remain curious. 
rsnipes29512 asked:
I had always called these suicide trailers, but in fact they do greatly lower the center of gravity. Have to go from SC to FL. Have any experience with these strange trailers? Have a chance to buy boat and trailer but this poses the major question of safety.
If you are an avid motorcyclist it is likely that you’ll want take your motorcycle with you whenever you travel. The easiest way to do this is to purchase a motorcycle trailer. There are so many different kinds available that it can be hard to make the right choice.
The best way to make a decision is to think about where you’ll go with your motorcycle trailer. Traveling to rougher locations in harsher elements will require a top of the line, tough model. Many bikers need a motorcycle trailer that is durable and safe to protect their most important investment.
Before you can even begin to decide what kind of motorcycle trailer to buy, you have to check and see how much weight your vehicle can hold. Safety always comes first! You don’t want to end up getting a motorcycle trailer that is too large or too small. The information you need in order to choose can be found in your owner’s manual.
Once you’ve determined how much weight your vehicle can tow, you can match that capacity with the motorcycle trailer you are interested in. If you have smaller motorcycle, you can make do with a smaller trailer. Keep in mind that you may want to carry more cargo at some point. Find a happy medium so that you won’t be dissatisfied later on.
Even though you’ve considered the weight and size of the motorcycle trailer, you need to factor in what the weight will be when you put your motorcycle in. You body weight counts as well! You definitely don’t want to overload your vehicle with your motorcycle trailer or you will have a safety issue on your hands.
After you’ve fully considered the size and weight of the motorcycle trailer you’ll want to decide if you need an open or closed model. If the motorcycle you’ll be transporting in your motorcycle trailer cannot get wet, you’ll need a closed version. Another consideration is that you can lock the doors on a closed motorcycle for security reasons.
The doors on a motorcycle trailer will add some weight, but the added security and flexibility is a must for some bikers.
You’ll also need to consider how the motorcycle trailer will ride behind your vehicle. This is one of the reasons it’s necessary to get a high quality motorcycle trailer.
It is important to always make sure you load your bike onto the motorcycle trailer evenly. It can throw you off balance if not. If your vehicle dips and weaves it is possible that the motorcycle trailer is not evenly packed. If this is the case it may mean that you cannot stop quickly in case of an emergency.
If you’re driving down the road with your fully packed motorcycle trailer and you notice that you’re being thrown off balance you’ll want to stop and pull over to redistribute the weight.
There are many things to consider before you buy your motorcycle trailer and put it to good use. Always put safety first and double-check how much weight your vehicle can handle. If you do enough research you’ll find a motorcycle trailer that fits your needs perfectly.
I need to take the bearing nut and cotter pin out just to take the tire off. My spare doesn’t have the bearing assembly in it. What do I do? Buy a new bearing assembly for the spare?
I have an eight foot trailer. The axle is three feet from the back of the trailer. I am building a nine foot trailer. How far from the back should the axle go?
I have great welding skills, but I have no clue what materials to use, or what the stadnards of strength/weight are. Any help you can offer would be great.
I’m converting a simple trailer with steel frame and wood decking to an enclosed trailer with aluminum walls and a roof ventilation cover.
I have a horse trailer that needs auxiliary power run to it from my truck - and/or an auxiliary battery on the trailer. I am unsure of the wiring that needs to be done. I plan on running a wire from my truck battery back to the 7-pin connector which should provide auxiliary power while connected to my truck. I understand I need to install a battery on the horse trailer to supply power when disconnected from the truck.
Can you provide me some insight on how this all comes together?
Thanks in advance… !
carlton1983 asked:
I have a 2001 chevy blazer with both a flat and round plug in the back for pulling trailers. I have a boat with a trailer, but the lights don’t work. Fuses in truck are good, bulb is good, wiring on trailer is good. Is there an easy way to tell if the plugs on the truck are getting any power?
me asked:
my trailer is white. I have a pic of it in my yahoo 360 photo album. I wanna remove it so it looks more like a house, and less of a trailer. Any one ever remove their trailer hitches. I know it can be done. Some of my trailer park neighbors took theirs off. They don’t like me, so i don’t wanna ask them though.