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Postby AScoda » Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:37 pm

Bill, did the trailer feel better on the way back?
The tires were down to 25 psi. We put 40 in them, not sure what the ideal psi would be.

I threw out a bunch of garbage from the trailer and the bins. Still some stuff we need to decide if we need to keep.
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Re: Trailer

Postby WAFlowers » Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:51 pm

The trailer towed much better at 40psi. Thanks!
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Re: Trailer

Postby Charles » Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:40 pm

Probably suppose to be @ 50psi cold, anyone else in for a trailer maintenance day at some point soon?
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Re: Trailer

Postby Native » Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:08 pm

Brian and I were talking about that a while back. And Drew and I were talking about it more recently. Talk is cheap :lol:

It'd be a good idea. I'd be up for it, but it'd be great if someone would spearhead it and make it happen.
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Re: Trailer

Postby shakedown067 » Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:45 am

Native wrote:Brian and I were talking about that a while back. And Drew and I were talking about it more recently. Talk is cheap :lol:

It'd be a good idea. I'd be up for it, but it'd be great if someone would spearhead it and make it happen.
I'm in for helping out. I say we plan a date, once the August Mega Award Ceremony Banquet is setup. :lol:
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Re: Trailer

Postby shakedown067 » Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:29 am

Now that the awards event is setup, who all wants to meet up on the 14th or 15th to handle trailer duties?
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Re: Trailer

Postby WAFlowers » Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:47 am

I'll be there. It is in my own best interest!
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Re: Trailer

Postby shakedown067 » Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:27 pm

So are we on for next weekend? What's best for those wanting to help out, saturday or sunday? It'd be better for me either Saturday afternoon, or Sunday morning. Hope to be putting some finishing touches on the truck saturday so I can possibly start helping with trailer duties. Will have to give the ole truck a test run when we get the overhaul on the trailer done.
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Re: Trailer

Postby Native » Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:19 pm

There's a snowball's chance I might be able to show up for an hour or two (no promises - might be out of town, too).
Where, and what day and time?
I've collected lots of ideas from speaking to folks - and many folks have the same ideas...shelves, custom-sized bins, marks on floors to direct loading, etc...
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Re: Trailer

Postby shakedown067 » Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:40 pm

Steven, if you want to send me your notes, that would be cool in case you don't make it. Say, where is this said trailer we are all talking about?
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Re: Trailer

Postby Loren » Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:38 pm

I can probably come help. Post up a reminder with specifics a couple days before.

Somebody should check with Howard and be sure he doesn't have any conflict. He doesn't need to be there, but I don't know if he's put a lock on his barn or if his wife is throwing a party that weekend, or whatever.
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Re: Trailer

Postby Native » Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:50 pm

shakedown067 wrote:Steven, if you want to send me your notes, that would be cool in case you don't make it. Say, where is this said trailer we are all talking about?
send you my notes - lol - that's a good one!

Let me create some notes, and I'll be happy to forward them. Or maybe just post 'em here so all can enjoy...I'll get on it the next day or 2.


oh, does anyone (Charles) recall - when we purchased this trailer, did we, or did we not, replace the tires? I vaguely recall we did...
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Re: Trailer

Postby Charles » Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:37 am

Native wrote:
oh, does anyone (Charles) recall - when we purchased this trailer, did we, or did we not, replace the tires? I vaguely recall we did...
I vaguely remember the same :? , I probably would have given you a receipt for that?

We can inspect them closer, as long as they don't look dry-rotted and we can get the spare mounted OUTSIDE the trailer we should be ok.

Since the trailer is stored inside and out of the UV the tires should last much much longer.
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Re: Trailer

Postby AScoda » Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:31 pm

The tires looked ok, but it looks like they were low on air for a while, they are more worn on the outside edges than the middle.
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Re: Trailer

Postby Jamie » Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:46 pm

Loren wrote:Somebody should check with Howard and be sure he doesn't have any conflict. He doesn't need to be there...if his wife is throwing a party that weekend, or whatever.
Fixed. :)
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Re: Trailer

Postby Native » Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:36 pm

^^^ lol

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Native wrote:
oh, does anyone (Charles) recall - when we purchased this trailer, did we, or did we not, replace the tires? I vaguely recall we did...
I vaguely remember the same :? , I probably would have given you a receipt for that?

We can inspect them closer, as long as they don't look dry-rotted and we can get the spare mounted OUTSIDE the trailer we should be ok.

Since the trailer is stored inside and out of the UV the tires should last much much longer.

Two "vaguelies' is a definite. I found the receipt, I was just trying to avoid the hunt. We (you) bought two new tires, premounted, in June of 2008. If we're ruining them, well, dammit. Dare I suggest that we add to trailer towing, or loading, or unloading job assignments, an air pressure check each month?
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Re: Trailer

Postby AScoda » Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:02 pm

just run too much pressure for a few months to even out the wear. Yellow_Colorz_PDT_08
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Re: Trailer

Postby shakedown067 » Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:27 pm

So has anyone confirmed with Howard that we are a go this weekend?
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Re: Trailer

Postby Native » Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:34 pm

I just sent him an email. Maybe he'll get it...I'll let you know if I hear back from him. Or maybe he'll post here.
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Re: Trailer

Postby Native » Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:00 am

Howard's down with it.
Proceed.

Has a day/time been chosen?
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