Trailer Tips Blog http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:27:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 How should a trailer’s safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/how-should-a-trailers-safety-chains-be-attached-to-the-towing-vehicle/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/how-should-a-trailers-safety-chains-be-attached-to-the-towing-vehicle/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 09:47:31 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/how-should-a-trailers-safety-chains-be-attached-to-the-towing-vehicle/ lovee you. x3 asked:

a. crisscrossed under the trailer coupler
b. crisscrossed over the trailer coupler
c. under the trailer coupler, but not crossed
d. over the trailer coupler, but not crossed

]]> http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/how-should-a-trailers-safety-chains-be-attached-to-the-towing-vehicle/feed/ Where can I rent a moving trailer for an interstate move? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/where-can-i-rent-a-moving-trailer-for-an-interstate-move/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/where-can-i-rent-a-moving-trailer-for-an-interstate-move/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 10:48:36 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/where-can-i-rent-a-moving-trailer-for-an-interstate-move/ 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.

]]> http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/where-can-i-rent-a-moving-trailer-for-an-interstate-move/feed/ What is a “plumb load” with regards to a boat/boat trailer? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/what-is-a-plumb-load-with-regards-to-a-boatboat-trailer/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/what-is-a-plumb-load-with-regards-to-a-boatboat-trailer/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 17:26:19 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/what-is-a-plumb-load-with-regards-to-a-boatboat-trailer/ 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. :-)

]]> http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/what-is-a-plumb-load-with-regards-to-a-boatboat-trailer/feed/ Horse trailer safety and abuse? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/horse-trailer-safety-and-abuse/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/horse-trailer-safety-and-abuse/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 16:53:20 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/horse-trailer-safety-and-abuse/ Spastic Monkey asked:

I recently encountered a situation on the highway and wanted to know whether or not it was illegal. I called HP who then told me to call 911, and they did not seem concerned. I saw a miniature pony saddled and haltered on the back of a “lawnmower” trailer. The trailer was full of untethered equipment including tools and a riding lawnmower. The pony had enough space to stand and shift his feet. There were no walls to speak off, except for the back loading ramp and a short rails surrounding the trailer. It is 22 degrees outside and we were going at least 65mph. I felt like the responder was indifferent to the situation and didn’t take me seriously. This is a rural area with a low crime rate and I’m certain that they do not have more pressing matters at this time, so I don’t believe that was the case. If there happened to be an incident on the highway I am certain that the Pony would have been thrown from the trailer, or at least had all this untethered equipment slammed into it. While I feel certain that this is inhumane treatment of an animal I was wondering it was illegal. I also wanted to know if there was anything that I could do in the future if I see a similar situation or something that I believe to be inhumane.

]]> http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/horse-trailer-safety-and-abuse/feed/ Trailer safety? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/trailer-safety/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/trailer-safety/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 18:44:24 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/trailer-safety/ Brittany Y asked:

Ok, I kind of asked this question already, but no answers helped. At all.

I don’t have any problems loading my mare. She will get in the trailer just fine. So please if you’re going to tell me to bribe her in with food don’t bother answering. That. Doesn’t. Work. And it’s not even my question.

I want to know what I can do to my TRAILER to make it more comfortable for the horses.

I DON’T want to know what I can do to my horse to get her in the trailer. Because she DOES get in the trailer. She’s STILL afraid of it though.

I’m looking for ways to make my trailer less noisy/ painful/ scary so that she doesn’t have any more reason to be terrified of the trailer.

I’ve got rubber mats and butt bars; I’m planning on covering the butt bars with foam.

What else can I do to the trailer to help prevent other accidents? For example I’m covering the butt bars because they’re fallen off and hit horses in the legs.

Any ideas to make the trailer more comfy and safe?

]]> http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/trailer-safety/feed/ Is a short axel, fits between pontoons, pontoon boat trailer safe on the interstate- with an 18 ft boat on it? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/is-a-short-axel-fits-between-pontoons-pontoon-boat-trailer-safe-on-the-interstate-with-an-18-ft-boat-on-it/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/is-a-short-axel-fits-between-pontoons-pontoon-boat-trailer-safe-on-the-interstate-with-an-18-ft-boat-on-it/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 13:22:23 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/is-a-short-axel-fits-between-pontoons-pontoon-boat-trailer-safe-on-the-interstate-with-an-18-ft-boat-on-it/ 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.

]]> http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/is-a-short-axel-fits-between-pontoons-pontoon-boat-trailer-safe-on-the-interstate-with-an-18-ft-boat-on-it/feed/ Truck trailer safety device? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/truck-trailer-safety-device/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/truck-trailer-safety-device/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 14:08:50 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/truck-trailer-safety-device/ TopFuel asked:

My partner and I have a patent on a saftey device for a over the road trailer, it will save lives and prevent injuries, who do I need to contact to try to get it mandated? names and organizations please.

]]> http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/truck-trailer-safety-device/feed/ what’s the best bike trailer safety wise? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/whats-the-best-bike-trailer-safety-wise/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/whats-the-best-bike-trailer-safety-wise/#comments Sat, 09 May 2009 04:20:55 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/whats-the-best-bike-trailer-safety-wise/ CareBeth asked:

I don’t think cannondale makes trailers any more… at least I can’t find new ones online.

]]> http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/whats-the-best-bike-trailer-safety-wise/feed/ 04 chevy new trailer brakes don’t work check power to 7prong plug and its good. also pulled safety brake cable? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/04-chevy-new-trailer-brakes-dont-work-check-power-to-7prong-plug-and-its-good-also-pulled-safety-brake-cable/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/04-chevy-new-trailer-brakes-dont-work-check-power-to-7prong-plug-and-its-good-also-pulled-safety-brake-cable/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 20:54:57 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/04-chevy-new-trailer-brakes-dont-work-check-power-to-7prong-plug-and-its-good-also-pulled-safety-brake-cable/ geoffrey b asked:

which uses same wiring on trailer and that is good. all lights work. also hooked up another brand new trailer and had the same problem. please help
which uses same wiring on trailer and that is good. all lights work. also hooked up another brand new trailer and had the same problem. i bought two different brand new controllers with no luck. The controller is not even showing a trailer hooked up. And how does the controller know if there is a trailer or not? please help

]]> http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/04-chevy-new-trailer-brakes-dont-work-check-power-to-7prong-plug-and-its-good-also-pulled-safety-brake-cable/feed/ Why are most motorcycle trailers built on two wheels? What happens to a load based on a one wheeled design? http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/why-are-most-motorcycle-trailers-built-on-two-wheels-what-happens-to-a-load-based-on-a-one-wheeled-design/ http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/why-are-most-motorcycle-trailers-built-on-two-wheels-what-happens-to-a-load-based-on-a-one-wheeled-design/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:45:09 +0000 trailer http://www.trailerjunction.com/blog/why-are-most-motorcycle-trailers-built-on-two-wheels-what-happens-to-a-load-based-on-a-one-wheeled-design/ bnmyself asked:

Im thinking of building one to pull behind a 150cc scooter to carry camping gear. I think it would track better as a one wheel design, similar to the old vespa and cushman designs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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