Jan-26-2016 06:16 PM
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Jan-31-2016 07:01 PM
Jan-31-2016 06:50 PM
The Skiing Ninjas wrote:
We are picking up the truck on the morning of the 18th. Then, straight over to get the trailer.
I then have 4 days to get all the techy stuff completed:
Truck - new double din head unit touchscreen, new speakers all around, amp, slim sub (I have to; I'm an acoustical engineer), inverter and custom cab outlets, set up solar w/ battery backup tire pressure and temperature monitor, install and hardwire dash cam, install wireless charging puck under center console, set up the back seat area for the Basset Hound and Mini Dacschund, home built security system that I can't tell you about or I would have to kill you, etc.
MS - install back up cam and wireless radio connecting to the screen in the cab, WiFi ranger, outdoor speakers, substantially upgrade inside speakers and electronics, all new wiring for that stuff, install kegerator and Kegbot, add/upgrade batteries, add LED lighting to basement, install solar panels on roof (not permanent; can take down for ground positioning), swap out commode for a composting type, new locks outside so we don't have the 751 issue, install fireplace, check wheel bearings and repack as needed, set up a work area for me (desk), media server, (allows wireless access by any computer/phone anywhere to all music, movies, TV shows, books, games, dailies of the stuff we will shoot on the trip, etc.), HD projector & and pull down screen, install retractable lines on the outside for the dogs, fabricate and install some basement stuff, more geeky custom security (I'm also an electrical and mechanical engineer - I'm all the engineers), wrap some EL wire around our cruiser bicycles, install a small cargo carrier for them and a gas can for the generator (+ more unobtrusive security), fab a generator noise abatement box with some proprietary material from my audio company, weld up a muffler if I still think it is too loud (no, I'm not using a loud construction gen) and other **** I can't remember right now.
Hit the scale to check weights.
Head out to a local spot - Horsetooth Reservoir - for a shakedown.
After a couple weeks on the the trip, we will be stopping a friends place and I can change/add/delete anything that isn't working for us.
During the trip my wife will be updating all the fabrics inside the trailer, painting, and re-wallpapering.
If any of that sounds too heavy or power intensive, it's cool; I've accounted for each pound and watt.
That's it!
Jan-31-2016 04:46 PM
Jan-31-2016 03:38 PM
Veebyes wrote:
What I wonder about is why are you only planning on keeping such a nice trailer for only a year? You won't find another like it easily. Plenty big ones around but not the 32.
Jan-31-2016 02:49 PM
fj12ryder wrote:MFL wrote:My wife made me. 🙂fj12ryder wrote:
I'm sorry for calling the OP a troll in advance. The question just seemed to be worded to get the weight police rolling.
Great post!! Most would not be man enough to apologize on a public forum!!
Jerry
Jan-29-2016 05:38 AM
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Jan-28-2016 04:54 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:I jumped to the conclusion that they were "E" rated, but now I'm not so sure. They do say for trailer use only, so they could be "G". I'd agree with you if they are "G" rated.
If they are in good visual condition and less than 5 years old I would just run them, if they are "G" rated tires.
Jan-28-2016 03:54 PM
Jan-28-2016 03:50 PM
Jan-28-2016 03:27 PM
Jan-28-2016 02:49 PM
The Skiing Ninjas wrote:I got mine from Simple Tire online, but if you're planning on selling it shortly and doing very few miles then you might roll the dice. My OEM ST tires blew out after 2 years and less than 8,000 miles.
Thank you very much for the info. Do you have a favorite place to get tires from?
edit: would you still recommend replacement if I'll only be going ~4000 miles over the next year and then sell the trailer?