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Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old.
I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. |
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On 6/21/13 10:58 AM, True North wrote:
Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Nice boat. What holds the cover on when you are towing? I can't see any straps...snaps, maybe? |
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On Friday, 21 June 2013 12:03:14 UTC-3, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 6/21/13 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Nice boat. What holds the cover on when you are towing? I can't see any straps...snaps, maybe? Snaps and a snug fit, but I don't like the way the wind affects it. Legend claim it can be towed at highway speed but local boat cover maker says he wouldn't trust it. I could get him to sew straps on. He also warned me that the little poles that fit into the round plastic vents can shake loose and puncture the material. |
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On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:58:27 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:
Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Trailer looks pretty level to me. Am I missing something? John H. -- Hope you're having a great day! |
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On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:08:19 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:
On Friday, 21 June 2013 12:03:14 UTC-3, F.O.A.D. wrote: On 6/21/13 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Nice boat. What holds the cover on when you are towing? I can't see any straps...snaps, maybe? Snaps and a snug fit, but I don't like the way the wind affects it. Legend claim it can be towed at highway speed but local boat cover maker says he wouldn't trust it. I could get him to sew straps on. He also warned me that the little poles that fit into the round plastic vents can shake loose and puncture the material. Don't tow your boat with the cover on, unless you just enjoy buying covers. Oh, and the chrome on the ball is going to wear off in a few miles anyway. John H. -- Hope you're having a great day! |
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On Friday, 21 June 2013 12:16:18 UTC-3, John H wrote:
On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:58:27 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Trailer looks pretty level to me. Am I missing something? John H. -- Hope you're having a great day! Here's a photo with my torpedo level sitting on the trailer frame. Bubble is in the lest marked space. They do say that it's better to have the trailer slightly down and tongue heavy rather than up too high. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psb53853ba.jpg |
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says... On Friday, 21 June 2013 12:03:14 UTC-3, F.O.A.D. wrote: On 6/21/13 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Nice boat. What holds the cover on when you are towing? I can't see any straps...snaps, maybe? Snaps and a snug fit, but I don't like the way the wind affects it. Legend claim it can be towed at highway speed but local boat cover maker says he wouldn't trust it. I could get him to sew straps on. He also warned me that the little poles that fit into the round plastic vents can shake loose and puncture the material. My bass boat has a cover that is allegedly towable, I tried it one time and one time only, I take it off now, rather than tear it up. |
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"True North" wrote in message
... On Friday, 21 June 2013 12:03:14 UTC-3, F.O.A.D. wrote: On 6/21/13 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Nice boat. What holds the cover on when you are towing? I can't see any straps...snaps, maybe? Snaps and a snug fit, but I don't like the way the wind affects it. Legend claim it can be towed at highway speed but local boat cover maker says he wouldn't trust it. I could get him to sew straps on. He also warned me that the little poles that fit into the round plastic vents can shake loose and puncture the material. -------------------- That does not look like a towing cover. My boat has a towing cover, but does not cover the windshield. |
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"True North" wrote in message
... Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. ------------------ Why buy cheap wrench? Use a pipe wrench and good for pipes later. As to the ball, get one of these types and forget about greasy pants. http://www.etrailer.com/Balls/Andersen/AM3662.html |
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On 6/21/2013 11:16 AM, John H wrote:
On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:58:27 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Trailer looks pretty level to me. Am I missing something? John H. It might be American level but it's probably not Canadian level. ;-) |
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In article ,
says... "True North" wrote in message ... Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. ------------------ Why buy cheap wrench? Use a pipe wrench and good for pipes later. As to the ball, get one of these types and forget about greasy pants. http://www.etrailer.com/Balls/Andersen/AM3662.html Wonder how long that nylon will last? |
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On 6/21/2013 10:58 AM, True North wrote:
Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Drive to a local garage and give the guy ten bucks to tighten it for you.... or maybe you can just get him a cup of coffee? |
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On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:29:42 PM UTC-4, JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote:
On 6/21/2013 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Drive to a local garage and give the guy ten bucks to tighten it for you.... or maybe you can just get him a cup of coffee? Tim Horton's? I was up in Detroit earlier this week, and noticed that Horton's has infiltrated up there! Didn't someone see them sneaking in? Speaking of Detroit, what a ******** downtown is. Really interesting architecture, but it's so run down and dilapidated. They really need some leadership to do an "urban renewal". |
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On Friday, 21 June 2013 14:10:47 UTC-3, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:58:27 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. The best tool for that is an impact wrench. You can hold the ball with your hand that way I think you're right. I'm sure that's the way they install the complete units at the factory. |
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On Friday, 21 June 2013 14:37:16 UTC-3, True North wrote:
On Friday, 21 June 2013 14:10:47 UTC-3, wrote: On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:58:27 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. The best tool for that is an impact wrench. You can hold the ball with your hand that way I think you're right. I'm sure that's the way they install the complete units at the factory. |
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On Friday, 21 June 2013 13:54:29 UTC-3, wrote:
On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:29:42 PM UTC-4, JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote: On 6/21/2013 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Drive to a local garage and give the guy ten bucks to tighten it for you.... or maybe you can just get him a cup of coffee? Tim Horton's? I was up in Detroit earlier this week, and noticed that Horton's has infiltrated up there! Didn't someone see them sneaking in? Speaking of Detroit, what a ******** downtown is. Really interesting architecture, but it's so run down and dilapidated. They really need some leadership to do an "urban renewal". Every once in a while I'll see a program about the architecture of decaying American cities. Too bad...they all seem to have had that big boom period from the 1870's until WW2. Detroit and Buffalo are two examples. |
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On Friday, 21 June 2013 13:54:29 UTC-3, wrote:
On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:29:42 PM UTC-4, JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote: On 6/21/2013 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Drive to a local garage and give the guy ten bucks to tighten it for you.... or maybe you can just get him a cup of coffee? Tim Horton's? I was up in Detroit earlier this week, and noticed that Horton's has infiltrated up there! Didn't someone see them sneaking in? Speaking of Detroit, what a ******** downtown is. Really interesting architecture, but it's so run down and dilapidated. They really need some leadership to do an "urban renewal". BTW..I'm in the minority when it comes to Tim Horton's coffee, I find it too bitter. One of the co-founders is from this province and he used to keep one of his motor boats at the Yacht Squadron I sailed out of. |
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On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:20:20 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:
On Friday, 21 June 2013 12:16:18 UTC-3, John H wrote: On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:58:27 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Trailer looks pretty level to me. Am I missing something? John H. -- Hope you're having a great day! Here's a photo with my torpedo level sitting on the trailer frame. Bubble is in the lest marked space. They do say that it's better to have the trailer slightly down and tongue heavy rather than up too high. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psb53853ba.jpg The weight on the tongue should be about 8% of the gross trailer weight, and then the trailer should be level - or fairly close. John H. -- Hope you're having a great day! |
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On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:40:52 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:
On Friday, 21 June 2013 13:54:29 UTC-3, wrote: On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:29:42 PM UTC-4, JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote: On 6/21/2013 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Drive to a local garage and give the guy ten bucks to tighten it for you.... or maybe you can just get him a cup of coffee? Tim Horton's? I was up in Detroit earlier this week, and noticed that Horton's has infiltrated up there! Didn't someone see them sneaking in? Speaking of Detroit, what a ******** downtown is. Really interesting architecture, but it's so run down and dilapidated. They really need some leadership to do an "urban renewal". Every once in a while I'll see a program about the architecture of decaying American cities. Too bad...they all seem to have had that big boom period from the 1870's until WW2. Detroit and Buffalo are two examples. Buffalo is second on the list with about 30% of the population below the poverty level. Those folks are *really* smart. They've not elected a Republican mayor since 1954. John H. -- Hope you're having a great day! |
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says... On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:54:29 -0700 (PDT), wrote: On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:29:42 PM UTC-4, JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote: On 6/21/2013 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Drive to a local garage and give the guy ten bucks to tighten it for you.... or maybe you can just get him a cup of coffee? Tim Horton's? I was up in Detroit earlier this week, and noticed that Horton's has infiltrated up there! Didn't someone see them sneaking in? Speaking of Detroit, what a ******** downtown is. Really interesting architecture, but it's so run down and dilapidated. They really need some leadership to do an "urban renewal". Detroit is first on the list of high percent of the people living below the poverty level. Was about 32%. They're a bunch of smart folks though. They've not elected a Republican mayor since 1961. John H. You are a stupid fool if you think that Detroit's problems are the result of not electing a Republican mayor. |
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On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:22:53 -0400, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:12:10 -0400, John H wrote: The weight on the tongue should be about 8% of the gross trailer weight, and then the trailer should be level - or fairly close. John H. I found out my pontoon boat trails a lot better if the bow is pitched down. I think it gives me more down force and sticks it to the road better (basically increasing tongue load) without actually increasing the weight. It tows straight at interstate speeds. Did you ever think of putting one of these on the ass end of that pontoon boat? http://www.carid.com/images/pages/sp...lers-wings.jpg :) John H. -- Hope you're having a great day! |
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On 6/21/2013 1:43 PM, True North wrote:
On Friday, 21 June 2013 13:54:29 UTC-3, wrote: On Friday, June 21, 2013 12:29:42 PM UTC-4, JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote: On 6/21/2013 10:58 AM, True North wrote: Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Drive to a local garage and give the guy ten bucks to tighten it for you.... or maybe you can just get him a cup of coffee? Tim Horton's? I was up in Detroit earlier this week, and noticed that Horton's has infiltrated up there! Didn't someone see them sneaking in? Speaking of Detroit, what a ******** downtown is. Really interesting architecture, but it's so run down and dilapidated. They really need some leadership to do an "urban renewal". BTW..I'm in the minority when it comes to Tim Horton's coffee, I find it too bitter. One of the co-founders is from this province and he used to keep one of his motor boats at the Yacht Squadron I sailed out of. Probably Colombian Coffee... eeeeech... We like a more Jamacian blend... |
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"iBoaterer" wrote in message
... In article , says... "True North" wrote in message ... Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. ------------------ Why buy cheap wrench? Use a pipe wrench and good for pipes later. As to the ball, get one of these types and forget about greasy pants. http://www.etrailer.com/Balls/Andersen/AM3662.html Wonder how long that nylon will last? ---------------- I have had one on my hitch for probably 6 years. Only bad spots are nicks where I backed in to the coupler as it was too low. I have towed thousands of miles with the ball. 4400# rig. I tow to Vancouver Island every couple years and that is about 1200 miles to Tofino or Telegraph Cove. Wife is happy that we do not get grease on the clothes when the trailer in unhitched and ball is still installed. |
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On Friday, 21 June 2013 20:40:48 UTC-3, Califbill wrote:
"iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... "True North" wrote in message ... Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. ------------------ Why buy cheap wrench? Use a pipe wrench and good for pipes later. As to the ball, get one of these types and forget about greasy pants. http://www.etrailer.com/Balls/Andersen/AM3662.html Wonder how long that nylon will last? ---------------- I have had one on my hitch for probably 6 years. Only bad spots are nicks where I backed in to the coupler as it was too low. I have towed thousands of miles with the ball. 4400# rig. I tow to Vancouver Island every couple years and that is about 1200 miles to Tofino or Telegraph Cove. Wife is happy that we do not get grease on the clothes when the trailer in unhitched and ball is still installed. I don't recall seeing that style ball up here. Is it available in the 2" size? |
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True North wrote:
On Friday, 21 June 2013 12:16:18 UTC-3, John H wrote: On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:58:27 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote: Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Trailer looks pretty level to me. Am I missing something? John H. -- Hope you're having a great day! Here's a photo with my torpedo level sitting on the trailer frame. Bubble is in the lest marked space. They do say that it's better to have the trailer slightly down and tongue heavy rather than up too high. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psb53853ba.jpg It's not the position of the trailer as much as the weight distribution. The boat can be moved forward if necessary and maybe backward if the transom is supported. Is Laura your wife? |
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On Friday, June 21, 2013 10:58:27 AM UTC-4, True North wrote:
Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. Too bad its on a piece of **** " Bunk " Trailer. Guess you weren't smart enough to get a proper trailer, ****wit. |
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On 6/21/2013 8:13 PM, True North wrote:
On Friday, 21 June 2013 20:40:48 UTC-3, Califbill wrote: "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... "True North" wrote in message ... Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. ------------------ Why buy cheap wrench? Use a pipe wrench and good for pipes later. As to the ball, get one of these types and forget about greasy pants. http://www.etrailer.com/Balls/Andersen/AM3662.html Wonder how long that nylon will last? ---------------- I have had one on my hitch for probably 6 years. Only bad spots are nicks where I backed in to the coupler as it was too low. I have towed thousands of miles with the ball. 4400# rig. I tow to Vancouver Island every couple years and that is about 1200 miles to Tofino or Telegraph Cove. Wife is happy that we do not get grease on the clothes when the trailer in unhitched and ball is still installed. I don't recall seeing that style ball up here. Is it available in the 2" size? I see you parked your boat in front of the house that's you alledge isn't yours, again. |
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"True North" wrote in message ... On Friday, 21 June 2013 20:40:48 UTC-3, Califbill wrote: "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... "True North" wrote in message ... Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. ------------------ Why buy cheap wrench? Use a pipe wrench and good for pipes later. As to the ball, get one of these types and forget about greasy pants. http://www.etrailer.com/Balls/Andersen/AM3662.html Wonder how long that nylon will last? ---------------- I have had one on my hitch for probably 6 years. Only bad spots are nicks where I backed in to the coupler as it was too low. I have towed thousands of miles with the ball. 4400# rig. I tow to Vancouver Island every couple years and that is about 1200 miles to Tofino or Telegraph Cove. Wife is happy that we do not get grease on the clothes when the trailer in unhitched and ball is still installed. I don't recall seeing that style ball up here. Is it available in the 2" size? Is what I use. |
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On Sat, 22 Jun 2013 01:22:37 -0400, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:17:12 -0400, John H wrote: I found out my pontoon boat trails a lot better if the bow is pitched down. I think it gives me more down force and sticks it to the road better (basically increasing tongue load) without actually increasing the weight. It tows straight at interstate speeds. Did you ever think of putting one of these on the ass end of that pontoon boat? http://www.carid.com/images/pages/sp...lers-wings.jpg That big box that goes all the way across the stern probably has a similar effect. Put it on top of that box. 'Twould be most cool! John H. -- Hope you're having a great day! |
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says... "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... "True North" wrote in message ... Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. ------------------ Why buy cheap wrench? Use a pipe wrench and good for pipes later. As to the ball, get one of these types and forget about greasy pants. http://www.etrailer.com/Balls/Andersen/AM3662.html Wonder how long that nylon will last? ---------------- I have had one on my hitch for probably 6 years. Only bad spots are nicks where I backed in to the coupler as it was too low. I have towed thousands of miles with the ball. 4400# rig. I tow to Vancouver Island every couple years and that is about 1200 miles to Tofino or Telegraph Cove. Wife is happy that we do not get grease on the clothes when the trailer in unhitched and ball is still installed. Interesting that it doesn't wear out! I take my receiver out when I'm not using it, not so much because of grease, but my shins! |
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On Saturday, 22 June 2013 10:01:52 UTC-3, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says... "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In article , says... "True North" wrote in message ... Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg D'oh... I need to reverse the draw bar so the hitch is 3/4 inches high. I'm struggling with that because I don't have a 1 & 9/16" or 1 & 5/8ths wrench to hold the ball steady while I remove the big 1.5" nut and it's locking washer. I tried my water pump pliers with duct take over the jaws to protect the chrome but it's too slippery. Guess I'm off to Princess Auto to buy a big cheap Chinese adjustable wrench. ------------------ Why buy cheap wrench? Use a pipe wrench and good for pipes later. As to the ball, get one of these types and forget about greasy pants. http://www.etrailer.com/Balls/Andersen/AM3662.html Wonder how long that nylon will last? ---------------- I have had one on my hitch for probably 6 years. Only bad spots are nicks where I backed in to the coupler as it was too low. I have towed thousands of miles with the ball. 4400# rig. I tow to Vancouver Island every couple years and that is about 1200 miles to Tofino or Telegraph Cove. Wife is happy that we do not get grease on the clothes when the trailer in unhitched and ball is still installed. Interesting that it doesn't wear out! I take my receiver out when I'm not using it, not so much because of grease, but my shins! At one time I was under the impression that it was illegal to leave the drawbar attached if you weren't towing (in this province) I'll have to check that out...seems if there is a law someone forgot to tell the multitude of contractors roaming around in their pickups. I do for my sake, the wife's sake, and as a courtesy to other drivers and pedestrians. |
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On Friday, 21 June 2013 22:20:10 UTC-3, wrote:
Too bad its on a piece of **** " Bunk " Trailer. Guess you weren't smart enough to get a proper trailer, ****wit. What a dummy! Anyone with a lick of sense knows that you use bunks for an aluminum boat. (an exception might be for the very thick hulled welded variety) Rollers on your Legends, Lunds, PrinceCrafts etc could deform the hull. |
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On 6/22/2013 10:11 AM, True North wrote:
On Friday, 21 June 2013 22:20:10 UTC-3, wrote: Too bad its on a piece of **** " Bunk " Trailer. Guess you weren't smart enough to get a proper trailer, ****wit. What a dummy! Anyone with a lick of sense knows that you use bunks for an aluminum boat. (an exception might be for the very thick hulled welded variety) Rollers on your Legends, Lunds, PrinceCrafts etc could deform the hull. Does yours oilcan? |
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On 6/22/2013 10:08 AM, True North wrote:
On Saturday, 22 June 2013 10:01:52 UTC-3, iBoaterer wrote: In articleBvWdnQaIP7_heVnMnZ2dnUVZ_qKdnZ2d@earthlink .com, says... "iBoaterer" wrote in message ... In , says... "True North" wrote in message ... Well, here it is, my new rig... well the boat is a year old this month and the Highlander is almost 3 months old. I have it on a fairly level spot to measure how level the trailer is with a 2" drop receiver. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps59c5dd8b.jpg Here's a tip. Forget the level. Measure the height of the front and back of the trailer with it hooked up to the car. Obviously you need to measure on the same plane. |
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On Saturday, 22 June 2013 11:20:31 UTC-3, Hank© wrote:
On 6/22/2013 10:11 AM, True North wrote: On Friday, 21 June 2013 22:20:10 UTC-3, wrote: Too bad its on a piece of **** " Bunk " Trailer. Guess you weren't smart enough to get a proper trailer, ****wit. What a dummy! Anyone with a lick of sense knows that you use bunks for an aluminum boat. (an exception might be for the very thick hulled welded variety) Rollers on your Legends, Lunds, PrinceCrafts etc could deform the hull. Does yours oilcan? Certainly not! |
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