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These are stories and thoughts including Do-it-Yourself adventures. Some success stories, some humorous, and some stories of disaster. We learn from them all. If you have a contribution, we’d love to hear it. Enjoy These Adventures! – See all the Mechanic’s Posts here.
I bumped into a few articles recently that all start with a title something like “10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Trailer”. Just for giggles, I clicked on a few, and found some self-serving salesman oriented questions meant to promote their sales. Many of the questions are not at all what the customer should…
On a whim, I started comparing common trailer sizes to each other and to the vehicles pulling them. The visual trailer size comparison is interesting, but the stimulus for this article comes from the familiar buying question: “For just a little more money, should I get the bigger trailer?”
What do you know about an I-Beam trolley? They are usually a pretty simple device with 4 wheels and a hook bar. There is not a lot to them – right?
What is the attraction to gooseneck trailers? We see them most often on larger, heavy duty applications. Yet, other than the hitch location, are they really any different than a bumper-pull trailer?
You have the heavy-duty pickup, and you built the perfect trailer. Now you are ready to haul – but someone mentions, “You might need a CDL for that.” Wait, what? But, this is for personal use! It is not commercial.
It seems like choosing trailer tires should be easy. Yet, finding the right tires for your situation means deciphering code hidden in plain sight on the sidewall. Get it right, and you will significantly reduce the chances of being stranded
This real-world example of failure shows how a weak trailer design can lead to dangerous problems. This family was lucky, yet they paid a price. If you are shopping for a trailer, this story is for you – to learn before you buy.
Every great adventure starts at the beginning – and that includes each Mini Camper, Teardrop Trailer, and Bug-Out style rig. They all have some unique needs. Yet, one thing all have in common – they each need a solid chassis as a foundation.
What are your worst trailer towing fears? Think about the big ones. Yes, many fears are embedded in bad experiences, or things you have seen or heard from others with bad experiences. Of course, some fears are irrational, but they too effect the trailer towing persona.
Where can we find good U-Bolts in just the right size? I have done a bunch of things to fabricate them over the years because I could not find a good source. Well, that just changed. I have a new favorite source to get nearly any size U-Bolt