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| dauntless-n-miami |
Posted on 07/14/14 - 1:34 PM
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On a good day and on level ground gchuba I can juussst lift the trailer tongue and I'm not to "wimpy-wimpy".
My primary tow vehicle is a 1999 Chevy Astro Van 4.3L V6 with no special suspension upgrades and Class 3 receiver hitch. It doesn't know the Dauntless is on the hitch when towing. My other tow vehicle gchuba can care less about the Dauntless, it's a 2004 F250 SuperDuty Diesel C/Cab L/Bed 4x4.
I don't tow with the truck cause it's to darn long as I have a tendancy to moderately "jack-knife" the little whaler when backing in at the boat ramp. The very-very few times I have towed with the truck I get real funny looks at the marina, I tell the folks its a tender for my Hatteras...LoL...(wishful thinking).
Hopefully I can get some access to a scale to work these numbers out and see whats really there.
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Angel M.
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| gary0319 |
Posted on 07/14/14 - 2:02 PM
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dauntless-n-miami wrote:
...funny how we sometimes take our trailers for granted until something goes wrong and then it's "Pandora's Box" with the discoveries. At least in my case...
You're not the only one Angel. A couple of years back I started to replace some bearings and ended up replacing both hubs, both springs, all the rollers, winch and tongue jack. Figure I saved only a few hundred $ over the purchase of a new trailer.Now, after reading this thread, I've discovered I need to replace the tires.......Sheesh.
What's the most reputable on line dealer for new rims and tires?? I'm thinking 12" radials with galvanized rims.
Gary
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| dauntless-n-miami |
Posted on 07/14/14 - 2:26 PM
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Well good afternoon to you Sir, how is the Admirial and yourself doing these day's???
I think your just in luck, there's a good trailer outfitter in your neck of the woods Sturdy Built Trailer Parts. There located at 4156 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL. 34231 pH. 941-554-8201 web: www.sturdybuiltonline.com
Good prices and service, I have ordered from them in the past and as recently as yesterday with my leaf spring repairs. Goodness Gary I don't seem to get a break lately with my Dauntless, the Yamaha 90 with its over heat/safe mode condition, then the water impeller fiasco (both conditions finally resolved as of a few weeks ago) and now the trailer woe's!!!
I certainly cannot purchase a new trailer at this point, I need to figure out how I can make this one right. Fortunately there are a great bunch of members on here willing and able to pitch a hand.
Let me know if the info is/was useful...see ya.
Angel M.
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| gary0319 |
Posted on 07/14/14 - 3:32 PM
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Thanks Angel,
I'll visit Sturdy Built in the next day or so.
Gary
Edited by gary0319 on 07/14/14 - 3:33 PM
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| dougt |
Posted on 07/17/14 - 8:09 PM
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I just bought some 4.80 x 12" Load range C Galvanized rims complete with shipping from etrailer.com $61.50 each. Wasn't worth trying to clean up old rims and pay to have tires mounted.
I also bought new tires for my little Jayco TT last year. 9,000 miles in 9 weeks. No issues and had piece of mind.
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"I have run many various trailers for over 40 years and I have always run them at the maximum inflated tire pressure. I have never seen a situation where a trailer tire should be underinflated. Trailer tires have much stiffer sidewalls and should/must be fully inflated. Your tires capacity are rated at 80 psi. At 35 psi their carrying capacity would be much lower."
Doug
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| gary0319 |
Posted on 07/18/14 - 5:04 AM
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Just a quick follow up on Angel's recommendation of Sturdy Built Trailer Parts here in Sarasota. I visited the store yesterday and the guys were most helpful. Also a good stock of parts at reasonable prices. I am looking for replacement wheel/tires for my Continental trailer and found Loadstar 5.30 x 12 LRC mounted on galvanized rims for $67 each.
Good recommendation, Angel, thanks.
Gary
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| dauntless-n-miami |
Posted on 07/18/14 - 9:58 AM
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Your very welcome Gary, glad to hear it worked out. You are very correct DougT regarding the tire pressure I was using, an uncalculated error on my part.
I have inquired locally but not completely clear on how exactly is a trailer axel rated. Some have mentioned that the type of spindle used determines, others by the construction of the axel, and another by the leaf spring rating.
Any ideas which of these theories is more correct?
Best,
Angel M.
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| swebre |
Posted on 07/18/14 - 11:51 AM
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Angle,
From the Dexter site:
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The rated capacity of the vehicle running gear as defined by the lowest rated component in the system. Those components considered are the axle beam, the suspension system, the wheels or rims and the tires.
Major manufacturers like Dexter, etc match spindles and hubs properly so you don't have to dig into engineering tables. Quick search found this general guideline on another site.
Typical Axle Diameters Based on Axle Capacity
- 1,000-lb - 2,000-lb Axles: 1-1/2 inch - 1-3/4 inch diameter
- 3,500-lb Axles: 2-3/8 inch diameter
- 6,000-lb - 7,200-lb Axles: 3 inch diameter
- 8,000-lb Axles: 3-1/2 inch diameter
- 9,000-lb Axles: 4 inch diameter
- 10,000-lb Or more axles: 5 inch diameter
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| dauntless-n-miami |
Posted on 07/21/14 - 7:22 AM
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Hello swebre and thank you for the info. I too reviewed the Dexter website and read that same info along with others. The Dexter site mainly discusses round axel tubing. My axel is square (Galvanized) 2"x 2" with approximately a 1/4" wall thickness. I can view the thickness through the leaf spring locator pin hole.
From information read on similar websites, my axel may be rated for 2000 thru 2200 Lbs. I will need to inspect the hub bearings for their part numbers to determine load capacity or measure the spindle diameter where the bearings rest.
Thank once again for the assistance.
Angel M.
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| swebre |
Posted on 07/22/14 - 6:21 PM
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Hey Angle,
FWIW, the Trailer Superstore's 2"x2"x1/4" axles are sold as 3500 lb units and use 1-3/8" x 1-1/16" spindles. You can't go wrong assuming less, but you might be better off than you think. Good luck!
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| tmann45 |
Posted on 07/22/14 - 8:21 PM
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For lots of good information on axles see the Champion Trailer website:
http://www.championtrailers.com/techn...-articles/
http://www.championtrailers.com/trail...ler-axles/
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