taking a trip ?
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taking a trip ?
Hi everyone I have a question I am taking a trip to the Destin, for the Emerald coast poker run and coming from Tampa so guess it's like 9 hours with traileriing a boat.On a long trip what should I look for a should I bring any extras for the trailer.Asking because I don't use my trailer so it will be a long trip for me.Any info ?
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I hauled my boat back from CT and coincidently about a month ago my Father's boat also from CT (both to VA).
I would recommend:
2 spares, 1 or 2 sockets with a breaker bar to fit the lugs, a jack and some various blocks just in case, a grease gun, flashlights, a couple spare lugnuts, chains in case you had to chaine up an axle, obviously straps.
Just having crap like that is nice in case you have to jeryrig something.
I stopped every 2 or 3 hours at a rest stop and got out and felt around the wheel bearings to make sure they weren't hot, but other than that I just put the hammer down and went....
I would recommend:
2 spares, 1 or 2 sockets with a breaker bar to fit the lugs, a jack and some various blocks just in case, a grease gun, flashlights, a couple spare lugnuts, chains in case you had to chaine up an axle, obviously straps.
Just having crap like that is nice in case you have to jeryrig something.
I stopped every 2 or 3 hours at a rest stop and got out and felt around the wheel bearings to make sure they weren't hot, but other than that I just put the hammer down and went....
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A full spare hub kit including several sets of bearings; and tools and grease to change them.
Your best investment is a Laser Pyrometer aka Laser Temp Gun. I think Harbor Freight Tools has one on sale for $30 bucks.
Use the Laser Temp Gun to check bearings, brakes, tires, hubs and anything that naturally heats up when towing. (Even the truck tires, transmission, differential, muffler/exhaust). You are looking for uniformity to see that nothing is wrong. If you have a hot spot anomaly on anything, you have a problem brewing. (Remember Seseme Street? One of these xxx is not like the other?--Same principle.) Check temps on everything every time you stop, and you will have a safe tow.
Your best investment is a Laser Pyrometer aka Laser Temp Gun. I think Harbor Freight Tools has one on sale for $30 bucks.
Use the Laser Temp Gun to check bearings, brakes, tires, hubs and anything that naturally heats up when towing. (Even the truck tires, transmission, differential, muffler/exhaust). You are looking for uniformity to see that nothing is wrong. If you have a hot spot anomaly on anything, you have a problem brewing. (Remember Seseme Street? One of these xxx is not like the other?--Same principle.) Check temps on everything every time you stop, and you will have a safe tow.
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Take what ever you have room for. Some blocks of wood to drive the trailer up on in case of a flat or bearing failure is a good time saver. Combine that with a snapon 18 volt impact gun and a tire can be changed in less than 5 minutes.