Michael,
Congrates on your purchase, sounds like you got a good deal. If you
haven't already, I suggest you repack the wheel bearings especially
since it has been sitting for awhile. Also if it came with trailer
brakes, this is a good time to check them out. BTW I heard alot of
praise regarding electric brakes, but I've had good luck with well
maintained surge brakes (simpler configuration, no tow vehicle mods). I
know a good trailer supply in the south bay, let me know if you need
more info.
Todd Osborn (Boat trailer experience, but no car trailers)
68x2 2000s
San Jose, CA
CalSpeed@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Thank you to all who gave me advise on my trailer purchase. I received alot
> of info on tandem -vs- single. Tandem would be better by far but I actually
> received more praise about the single then I expected. As things turn out,
> the single axel was much more in my price range. Especially for a "first"
> trailer. So, as you now know, I bought a trailer a few days ago. It is a
> decent single axel unit that was sitting in a backyard. From $1000.00 I
> bargained and purchased it for $400.00. It was extremely dirty and was
> covered with spiders.
>
> I spent the last several days cleaning and repainting it and today I just
> rewired and added new lights. All I need to do is paint the ramps and add
> anchor points for my car tie-downs. Then I can start putting on stickers!
> Yes, I am still a kid at heart. Maybe I will even put more lights just like
> the 18 wheelers! ;>)
>
> I have never driven a car onto a trailer. It seems easy enough. I plan to
> put a couple jackstands under the rear of the trailer for added support when
> I drive up. Seems as if it would be alot of weight for the trailer hitch to
> hold during the loading process. Any tips from anyone?
>
> I cant wait to post some pics of my trailer on my website.
>
> Michael "Calspeed" Carion
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