Oh, I'll be at the Peru warmup event too. You can see my trailer there.
Eric Linnhoff in KC
#69DS TLS #13
'98 Neon R/T
<eric10mm@qni.com>
"Weaseling out of things is good. It's what separates us
from the other animals....except weasels."
Homer Simpson
-----Original Message-----
From: David Shreve <ls1_1le@hotmail.com>
To: autox@autox.team.net <autox@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 10:00 PM
Subject: Tire trailer info needed...
>Well, after much head scratching and reading through the somewhat mixed
>responses to my last query, I went with a NuWay 4x8 trailer kit. I got it
>for $218 from Menards. That's a hell of a deal on a 4x8 if anyone else is
>in the market...
>
>Anyways, I am planning on building it this weekend. I think I'll cut it
>down to 4x6 because I really don't need THAT much space. Aside from the
>obvious things like a big tool box, pressure-trated decking, tie downs,
>etc., what do I need to be looking into getting?
>
>Browsing through the automotive department at Walmart revealed myriad of
>parts... Mounted spare tires and mounting hardware--do I need to know
>anything about these or are they good for highway use? Hub caps with
grease
>fittings--will these fit and should I buy them? Spare bearings--I assume I
>should carry some--are these going to be the right size? The trailer has
>the small 8" wheel/tire package, so I assume I'll be eating bearings pretty
>quickly??
>
>I am planning to take the trailer on its maiden voyage to the Evolution
>Nationals Warm-up at Peru, then I'll be leaving for Topeka the next
weekend.
> Is there anything special I need to do to get it ready for the long trip?
>In the manual, it says the maximum recommended speed for a car towing a
>trailer is 55mph. That's just there for legal reasons, right?
>
>Is there anything I am missing?
>
>Once again, please reply privately, as I am on the digest.
>
>-dave
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