Towing Help??

Dick Butler · 10-28-2009, 06:27 AM

Correct Air pressure before leaving the garage. If low fix the tire.... Pack bearings every year worked for me.
(Had an employee who felt a low tire should be just aired up for a trip not diagnosed result- blow out because lost air again on road)( on the road in Snow Storm to do a show)

Bill Harris · 10-28-2009, 08:12 AM

AMEN Dick Butler!! The pressure in these trailer tires is absolutely the most important aspect of towing our junk.

I'm unfortunate that I didn't do my research before buying my trailer and have two 5200 lb axles on a 26 footer. It came with Goodyear Marathon and I blew the hell out of tires trip after trip. I discovered this notice from Goodyear:

http://goodyear.com/rv/pdf/marathon_gen_info_032806.pdf

I run the 15" ST225 tire at 70psi cold. Since then I monitor the tire pressure EVERY time I stop and EVERY time before pulling out to or from a race. I even pull over into rest areas occasionally just to check the tires. Since then, I have not had a single blow out (knock on wood... next trip I'm doomed). I also try to pull no faster than 65, and NEVER go over 70 (fortunately my motorhome is hard pressed to go that fast unless its falling off a cliff).

Next trailer will have the heaviest load rated axles and tires I can get even if I'm not hauling anywhere near the rated load.

Don't skimp on the axles and tires!!!

Joe Martens · 10-28-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Harris

AMEN Dick Butler!! The pressure in these trailer tires is absolutely the most important aspect of towing our junk.

I'm unfortunate that I didn't do my research before buying my trailer and have two 5200 lb axles on a 26 footer. It came with Goodyear Marathon and I blew the hell out of tires trip after trip. I discovered this notice from Goodyear:

http://goodyear.com/rv/pdf/marathon_gen_info_032806.pdf

I run the 15" ST225 tire at 70psi cold. Since then I monitor the tire pressure EVERY time I stop and EVERY time before pulling out to or from a race. I even pull over into rest areas occasionally just to check the tires. Since then, I have not had a single blow out (knock on wood... next trip I'm doomed). I also try to pull no faster than 65, and NEVER go over 70 (fortunately my motorhome is hard pressed to go that fast unless its falling off a cliff).

Next trailer will have the heaviest load rated axles and tires I can get even if I'm not hauling anywhere near the rated load.

Don't skimp on the axles and tires!!!

Bill, you might want to upgrade to a 16 in. tire.. I kept having problems with the 15 in. tires then decided to bite the bullet and upgraded to a 16 in. Worth the piece of mind!

It might have been Jeff Teuton that said the cheapest 16 in. tire is better than the best 15 in. tire.

Bobby Brannon · 11-02-2009, 10:14 AM

Bob please send me another email:
bobbybrannon@bbhac.com

Seem to be having trouble with your email.

Thanks

Jeff Teuton · 11-02-2009, 11:22 AM

Brannon, are you doing what I think you are doing? Don't I always buy your take off tires? If you help Bob, and using those would be a great help, I will forgive you, but you owe me a case -- cold.

njk53 · 10-28-2009, 08:14 AM

A 2500 series Chevrolet with a 6.0L V8 towing capacity:

2WD w/3.73 Axle - 8,500 lbs.
2WD w/4.10 Axle - 10,500 lbs.

4WD w/3.73 Axle - 8,100 lbs.
4WD w/4.10 Axle - 10,100 lbs.

A 3500 series dually/diesel w/4.10 Axle is good for 15,000 lbs.

My brother and I had gone through the same thing you are going through.

We bit the bullet and bought a nice used Chevrolet 2WD diesel dually crew cab pick up with 4.10 axle and are glad we did. We pull a 35ft. goose neck trailer. It has plenty of power and braking capacity. We weigh around 10,000 lbs, that includes car, trailer, and equipment.
The added safety and piece of mind was well worth the money.

10-28-2009, 06:27 AM	#1
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Towing Help?? Correct Air pressure before leaving the garage. If low fix the tire.... Pack bearings every year worked for me. (Had an employee who felt a low tire should be just aired up for a trip not diagnosed result- blow out because lost air again on road)( on the road in Snow Storm to do a show)

10-28-2009, 08:12 AM	#2
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Towing Help?? AMEN Dick Butler!! The pressure in these trailer tires is absolutely the most important aspect of towing our junk. I'm unfortunate that I didn't do my research before buying my trailer and have two 5200 lb axles on a 26 footer. It came with Goodyear Marathon and I blew the hell out of tires trip after trip. I discovered this notice from Goodyear: http://goodyear.com/rv/pdf/marathon_gen_info_032806.pdf I run the 15" ST225 tire at 70psi cold. Since then I monitor the tire pressure EVERY time I stop and EVERY time before pulling out to or from a race. I even pull over into rest areas occasionally just to check the tires. Since then, I have not had a single blow out (knock on wood... next trip I'm doomed). I also try to pull no faster than 65, and NEVER go over 70 (fortunately my motorhome is hard pressed to go that fast unless its falling off a cliff). Next trailer will have the heaviest load rated axles and tires I can get even if I'm not hauling anywhere near the rated load. Don't skimp on the axles and tires!!! __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

11-02-2009, 10:14 AM	#4
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Towing Help?? Bob please send me another email: bobbybrannon@bbhac.com Seem to be having trouble with your email. Thanks __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

11-02-2009, 11:22 AM	#5
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Towing Help?? Brannon, are you doing what I think you are doing? Don't I always buy your take off tires? If you help Bob, and using those would be a great help, I will forgive you, but you owe me a case -- cold. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

10-28-2009, 08:14 AM	#6
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Towing Help?? A 2500 series Chevrolet with a 6.0L V8 towing capacity: 2WD w/3.73 Axle - 8,500 lbs. 2WD w/4.10 Axle - 10,500 lbs. 4WD w/3.73 Axle - 8,100 lbs. 4WD w/4.10 Axle - 10,100 lbs. A 3500 series dually/diesel w/4.10 Axle is good for 15,000 lbs. My brother and I had gone through the same thing you are going through. We bit the bullet and bought a nice used Chevrolet 2WD diesel dually crew cab pick up with 4.10 axle and are glad we did. We pull a 35ft. goose neck trailer. It has plenty of power and braking capacity. We weigh around 10,000 lbs, that includes car, trailer, and equipment. The added safety and piece of mind was well worth the money. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

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