Spare Tires.

[johnnylite]

I know that everbody probable already has one but like the ad says " Don't leave home without it". We didn't have one with our brand spankin new boat and of course one of the new tires exploded on the way home. Four hours later on a Saturday afternoon. We found a tire at a Walmart along with a bottle jack and four way lug wrench and made it home. I think these things should be standard on a trailer.

Murphy says bad things happen at the worst time and Saturday and Sunday when most of us are out using are boats seem to be the worst time to find service.

 

[k9reno]

When I got my 210 in 2003 the very first time I went to go out for a day on the lake I got a mile from the house and had a flat on the trailer. I had no spare no jack, no wrench to fit. Do you have any Idea how hard it is to find a tire shop to fix a flat on a sunday, And that was after I located a hydrolic jack and a LARGE cresent wrench. Cut a couple hours out of our water fun.

 

[Cincinnati]

I bought my boat from a dealer in Islip Long Island, NY. This place was three hours from where I live in southwest CT. When I got there to pick up the boat, I noticed that there was no spare and the dealer didn't have any in stock. Not only that, but that is also when I realized that even with a spare, I didn't have the right tools to take off the tire or jack the trailer anyway. The three hour trip back to CT was rather tense - but made it without incident.

I now have a spare along with tools and an extra hub to boot.

 

[johnnylite]

I am not alone then. I also bought all the required items and have placed them in the tow vehicle I use. Seems to me that a spare should be required equipment. Every car I own has one. You are absolutely right about getting something done on a weekend. Anyway good fishing to all.

 

[MolarBoater]

US-Trailor tow is real cheap on top of TowBoat US membership. I get $500 water tow coverage plus $500 thru personal insurance and for I believe $15, have roadside trailering coverage etc. Haven't had to try it yet but some peace of mind. Also carry a spare tire, spare bearings and a 2 ton jack, cinder block cause most jacks are not tall enough, appropriate lug nut wrench, pliers to remove cotter pins and the big daddy cresant wrench as well as grease gun for the bearing buddies. Also, cigarette lighter ran air compresser, wheel chocks, radial tire repair "plugs" and a couple of cans of "fix-o-flat". Hope I haven't left anything out...there's no more room in the truck.

 

[johnnylite]

Good call on all the equipment. Problem was no tire left after the blowout.

 

[MolarBoater]

Second thought, next trailer will be double axle even if it is overkill, seems some trailers are just barely adequate with a full load of gas, ice, batteries, beverages and other misc equip. Also heard best bet to go with Goodyear Marathon tires for strength and durability. Wore out a set of Carlisles in one trip and running on LoadStars now....seem OK so far...they were warranty replacements.

 

[190steve.s]

quick change jack

among the items I keep is a small compressor,plug it into the cigarette lighter. A four way spinner wrench, faster and better leverage. The quick change jack. That is the aluminum semi-circle that you place under the axle and drive forward. Bass pro sells them for 25 bucks and they work great. They weigh nothing and take up little room in the truck. I used mine in aparking lot afew weeks back with no problem. I'm sure if it was on grass you might need something under if the ground was soft but any jack would need that