Long trip with 95 year old lady
My '89 Prowler is on my sister's Calf. farm, while I'm in Minnesota with our 95-year-old mom. Think it's safe to take both mom and trailer across country behind a 1-ton van? I haven't towed this 31...
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I have no idea as to the condition of the trailer you wish to pull -
BUT... if is 15 years since it has moved, the basic maintenance and repairs will most likely be more than it is worth - unless you get the parts donated and do the work yourself!! In addition to the tires and brake work you mention, ALL plastic and rubber hoses should be replaced, Wheel bearings replaced, electric wiring checked and replaced as appropriate, fridge and furnace checked with care and repaired as needed, Bedding and matresses replaced, and the list goes on and on!!
Then...Grandma certainly will not be happy with the likely problems to be encountered with the old trailer as you travel along the way!!
If flying is not an option, Use the car / RV and stop at hotels / motels to make it a pleasant trip!
JMHO - learned the hard way!!!
BUT... if is 15 years since it has moved, the basic maintenance and repairs will most likely be more than it is worth - unless you get the parts donated and do the work yourself!! In addition to the tires and brake work you mention, ALL plastic and rubber hoses should be replaced, Wheel bearings replaced, electric wiring checked and replaced as appropriate, fridge and furnace checked with care and repaired as needed, Bedding and matresses replaced, and the list goes on and on!!
Then...Grandma certainly will not be happy with the likely problems to be encountered with the old trailer as you travel along the way!!
If flying is not an option, Use the car / RV and stop at hotels / motels to make it a pleasant trip!
JMHO - learned the hard way!!!
