Trailering boats

Option · Posted: Jul 02, 2003 1:04 pm Post subject: Trailering boats

I am going to Montana this weekend. I want to take my boat but it is 600 miles. Is this too far to trailer with a single axel trailer? I have new tires and good bearings. Also Idaho has a minimum 1500 pound weight after which your are required trailer brakes. Does that mean I can' t pull my trailer through there? CA has the same thing but I have friends who go down to Shasta and I know they don't have brakes. Do they check this stuff often? Any experiences?

Leggester · Posted: Jul 02, 2003 1:07 pm Post subject:

Just watch the tire pressure and check the hubs when you stop. A spare is a requirement as is a good jack.

As to the laws, check the states web sites under DMV.

BillJ · Posted: Jul 02, 2003 1:19 pm Post subject:

I doubt you'd ever get stopped in California. I think the law is more concerned with boats and trailers that are sold here. Anyway, that is a long way to trailer a single axle but as long as you drive carefully and not too fast, bring a spare tire and all the of the tools necessary to change the tire (make sure everything works and is the right size before you leave!), you should be okay.

jbelson · Guest

Make sure you tighten the luggs too. I've lost a tire on the freeway before. I almost died when I saw the sparks fly from my trailer as it scraped the concrete.

holdsworth · Posted: Jul 02, 2003 2:11 pm Post subject:

not really becasue we tow out boat to tennessee from ohio and it's like 500 miles and we have a single axle trailer.

Option · Posted: Jul 02, 2003 2:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the replies. It is good road all the way and I have an F150 with a 5.4L engine so should tow OK.

holdsworth · Posted: Jul 02, 2003 2:30 pm Post subject:

have fun option Very Happy