Trailer/Equipment Maintenance

[Charles]

Realized during one of the tows that there is no jack/lug wrench in the trailer. Not a big deal on race day when I've got the Suburban filled with race gear, but thinking of the guys that pick up the trailer on Friday and tow it up to Bville.

I/the club bought a lug wrench just for this purpose, it's a foldable harbor freight special. It should be in the trailer NOT buried behind our gear??

[shakedown067]

Yeah, you're right Charles. I think it's in the tool box...which probably just gets thrown in. I haven't had a chance to make it by the trailer. Been super swamped.

[Rawkkrawler]

If we decide to get the second hand truck, Harbor Frieght has one for $34.99.

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[shakedown067]

Hope to finally make it by the trailer this weekend! So, two new locks are needed, measure ball height while trailer is level, and measure for a swing-jack. Anything I'm missing?

What about just getting a trailer dolly? Looks like it's not TOO big to squeeze into the trailer. No interference with the spare tire for sure.
http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty ... 37510.html

[Loren]

What about just getting a trailer dolly? Looks like it's not TOO big to squeeze into the trailer. No interference with the spare tire for sure.
http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty ... 37510.html

Oooh! Multipurpose that bad boy into the second cone hand-truck that's been requested and you might be onto something!

[buddy bodean]

And, much easier to make on-site adjustment to the trailer placement...

And easier to get into Howard's garage...

[shakedown067]

And easier to get into Howard's garage...

I don't think it'd make it easy enough for one person to maneuver the trailer around.

[rojeho]

But as narrow as the space is, just the ability to jockey-shuffle the trailer a little bit would be a big help sometimes.

[buddy bodean]

But as narrow as the space is, just the ability to jockey-shuffle the trailer a little bit would be a big help sometimes.

yes, that's what I meant.

[shakedown067]

The tailer is a whopping 3 miles from my house and I've still yet to make it by. I did try to grab new locks for the trailer, but home depot only had one of the types we were looking for. Going to try again this week to grab a pair of new locks. Should I just get the trailer dolly, or do I still need to measure for the swing jack?

[rojeho]

I believe that the dolly will be easier than a wheel. If you want to move the trailer tongue sideways, you just put the dolly at 90 degrees to the tongue and yank, as opposed to having to overcome the direction of the wheel if it isn't pointed where you want it to be. Downsides to the dolly are it has tires that will go flat and make it useless, and it is a bit cumbersome (it could get positioned in the trailer where you couldn't get it out to use it).

I think I still vote dolly but am open to other thoughts.

[buddy bodean]

I looked to find combo locks with the dials at the bottom and found them to be quite pricey. If you want to get key locks I have a key lock box I can donate. Its the type realtors use at the front entry door.

I will be picking up the trailer sometime around 2 on Friday. So either have it in place and pass the combo on to me or wait till Saturday morning to swap it over. Eric I could meet you at your work or at Howard's if you can get out early. You work in Largo, right?

Ed
727-482-6330

[snookwheel]

Another recommendation for a dolly vs wheel. I've moved trailers with my dolly that I could barely budge with a wheel.

Scott

[Loren]

I looked to find combo locks with the dials at the bottom and found them to be quite pricey. If you want to get key locks I have a key lock box I can donate. Its the type realtors use at the front entry door.

Don't want key locks, that could be a pain in the ass. A forgotten combo just takes a phone call. A forgotten key?

We want good, reliable, easy-to-use combo locks. If they're less than $20 each buy them. If they're more than that, consult with Steve. (and we'll probably still buy them)

[shakedown067]

I will be picking up the trailer sometime around 2 on Friday. So either have it in place and pass the combo on to me or wait till Saturday morning to swap it over. Eric I could meet you at your work or at Howard's if you can get out early. You work in Largo, right?

I should be able to run by at lunch on thursday, or I can certainly meet you at the trailer on Friday. If I make it thursday, I'll text you the combos.

[Loren]

I should be able to run by at lunch on thursday, or I can certainly meet you at the trailer on Friday. If I make it thursday, I'll text you the combos.

Whoever gets locks, please PM the combos to Steve and I.

[shakedown067]

For sure, for sure! Stopping by Harbor Freight on the way home if I get out of work at a decent time tonight to give the place a once over.

[Solar]

Found a new collapsible 4 way lug wrench I'm the Tech box as I was cleaning it out. So that's where it is.

[rx7sr20]

If your still needing help on the trailer. I have alot of sources in the lower pinellas county for parts.

[Loren]

Thanks, Scott! Keep your eyes open for a future trailer maintenance thread. I think it's all in working order for now.