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Old 06-21-2012 | 12:52 PM
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Default QUICK HELP! can i tow my tandem trailer with just 3 wheels?

help me out guys.... crazy hot out heading up to the cottage with a couple girls. one of the bearings on the trailer is messed up. can i just take that wheel off and and tow it on the three wheels to the ramp. its super close, about half a mile. am i better off taking off both the wheels on that axle?

help a brother out here and save this day of boating!

btw its a 2006 eagle tandem trailer and the boat is a larson senza 206... truck is a gmc sierra crew cab.

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Old 06-21-2012 | 12:58 PM
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Yep. be careful. You could aslo wrap a strap around the axle with the bad bearing and winch it up a little.
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Old 06-21-2012 | 01:02 PM
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Strap or chain it up. The axle will sag and smash the ground over bumps f ucking up the threads ......
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Old 06-21-2012 | 01:07 PM
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Like they said above. Strap the axle up and take your time. You will be fine!
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Old 06-21-2012 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kaama82
Yep. be careful. You could aslo wrap a strap around the axle with the bad bearing and winch it up a little.
Done this before, works, got me home
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Old 06-21-2012 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by nova26
Done this before, works, got me home
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Old 06-21-2012 | 02:37 PM
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Been there done that. Roll on down the road with your fingers crossed. You will have a few people looking at you strange but you are boating. This is why i keep a strap on board. Be safe and have fun.
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Old 06-21-2012 | 03:08 PM
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Yes but strap the axle up to keep the other wheel level. Hope Your tires aren't to old. Take your time. Artie
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Old 06-21-2012 | 03:52 PM
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Strap the axle. Make sure your other tires are up to full pressure, I do trailer tires and 3 6ply tires should be good for 4500-5000lbs even though the single will obviously bear more weight
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Old 06-25-2012 | 10:04 PM
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thanx guys! we had an awesome weekend on the water!
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