I checked directly with TireMinder, and not only is the signal booster weather resistant, it is IPX7 rated and completely waterproof, so it can even be fully submerged in water. So no matter the weather conditions, the signal booster will work. The correct part number for the solar powered version you were looking at is the following:
- TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers - Solar Powered - LCD Monitor - 4 Tire Sensors # TPMS-TRAILER view full answer...
This is a subject which causes controversy among several different manufacturers as well as owners. You can check your trailer information tag to see if the trailer manufacturer has rated the trailers GVWR to also include the tongue weight from the trailer. Personally I feel trailer tongue weight should not increase the weight capabilities for a trailer. As an example if a trailer has two 3,500lb axles, I feel the trailer and any cargo on it should never weigh more than 7,000lbs. But there... view full answer...
Whenever a tow vehicle and trailer are on an incline there will be pressure applied to the hitch ball and coupler. This will make it difficult to uncouple the trailer from the hitch ball. A trailer jack and/or hitch ball lubricant such as # 58117 can sometimes help.
The tow vehicle and trailer should always be on a level surface when coupling or uncoupling, and wheel chocks should always be used to ensure the safety of those around the trailer and the trailer itself. We offer a number... view full answer...
When towing a trailer there are several mechanical connection points: where the ball mount such as # C45010 meets the hitch receiver and locks with a padlock like # C23519; and where the trailer coupler joins the hitch ball. Some trailers may require safety chains as a safety measure or if the trailer has brakes there will be a breakaway kit on the trailer to engage the trailer brakes automatically in the event of the trailer becoming uncoupled from the hitch ball.
An example of a breakaway... view full answer...
All of the trailer tires we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour which is suitable for highway speeds. A 4.8-12 trailer tire, like the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire, # AM10062, is rated for 90 psi. You should always inflate a trailer tire to the max psi rating indicated on the tire.
Trailer tires are made with a thicker side wall to handle more vertical load. Under-inflating a trailer tire will cause excessive heat build up and cause the tire to fail.
What is probably causing your trailer... view full answer...
The length found in your travel trailer's VIN number will be the body of the trailer since it is based on the floor plan. This does not include the trailer tongue and coupler or the rear bumper. view full answer...
If you haven't done a lot of towing with your trailer, it seems the tires you had wore out much too soon. If the tires wore out on the inside, it is almost always due to excessive weight on the trailer. Be sure to check the trailer capacity and stay within the trailer limits. The capacity is set by the axle and other components on the trailer.
I recommend checking with the dealer you got the trailer from to see what wheels were placed on the trailer, because trailer wheel capacities can... view full answer...
The Tekonsha # TK94FR Prodigy RF is a wireless brake controller that will actuate your trailer brakes when the brakes of the tow vehicle are used, but it is not a sway control device in and of itself. That being said, the manual override can be used during a sway event to operate the trailer's brakes independently of the vehicle's brakes which can stop the trailer from swaying.
To add a dedicated sway control system, you'll need to add an additional component like the Tuson # 335TSC-1000.... view full answer...
Most states do allow you to tow a trailer behind a trailer as long as it does not exceed a certain overall length- I believe California has a limit of 65 feet total length of all 3 vehicles. You would need to consult with your State's laws and any other locales that you might be towing in to make sure that this is allowed there. You also may be limited by your trailer's ability to handle additional weight pulling at the back, so you'll want to check with the trailer manufacturer to determine... view full answer...
The reason why we differentiate between bike racks that are designed for travel trailers and 5th-wheel trailers is because travel trailers have to account for the additional length of the direct hitch connection from the trailer to the vehicle. This adds more total length to travel trailers and causes more torque/force to be exerted on the back of the trailer. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows how a hitch receiver mount adds more length.
If you need a recommendation of a bike... view full answer...
There isn't a way to get a Reese hitch lock with a specific key number on it, so the best we can offer are new, keyed-alike trailer hitch locks, depending on if you need a standard hitch receiver lock, a trailer coupler surround style lock, or a trailer coupler latch-style lock. You would just need to select the "Keyed Alike" option on the product page.
Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock:
- Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches # e98879
- Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2"... view full answer...
Thank you for the photo of your trailer showing the damaged coupler.
Determining whether the damage to your trailer is safely repairable or not will require in-person examination by someone with an engineering background or by another authority such as your local DOT. Laws vary by state and may also vary by Parish/County; regulations can also differ between recreational and commercial trailers. I have included below some links to websites that may direct you to the right authority for... view full answer...
Actually, the width of a trailer is determined by it's widest point. If the wheels are outside of the frame of the trailer then the width is measured for that trailer from outside of the fender to outside of the fender on the other side of the trailer.
If the wheels are under the trailer frame then the measurement is taken at the frame width only.
I have attached a helpful article that explains how to measure a trailer and the article has also got a complete breakdown of the lights... view full answer...
I can certainly understand just wanting to replace one part of your trailer hitch receiver lock, but those locks do not have replacement parts, so you are going to have to replace the entire lock. The correct one is going to depend on the size of your hitch.
- 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches # e98879
- 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Flush Design for 2" Trailer Hitches # e98880
- 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch... view full answer...
With a few possible exceptions (large fifth wheels that use LT or Light Truck Tires), we recommended that only trailer tires be used on trailers because they have stiffer sidewalls which do a better job dealing with the vertical load tires experience when installed on a trailer. Also, trailers don't have steering axles, which means the cornering forces trailer tires experience are different than those passenger car tires would.
For a tire to blow out at the sidewall like you described,... view full answer...
A trailer hitch on any vehicle can be used for towing a trailer, bike racks, or cargo carriers. If you have a trailer to tow, the Curt trailer hitch, # C13010, can handle up to 4,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 400 pounds tongue weight. Consult the vehicle owners manual to determine the towing capacity of the vehicle.
If you want to use a trailer hitch mount bike rack or cargo carrier, this hitch has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver, so you will need to choose an accessory that can... view full answer...
You'll want to look at the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) which is the maximum amount the trailer plus its cargo can weigh. If you subtract the trailer's dry weight from the GVWR, you'll get the maximum weight of the cargo you can load on the trailer. Knowing both weights plus having a good idea of what you're going to load on the trailer and its weight is very important.
For instance, the Detail K2 trailer you'd looked at, part # K2MMT5X7 has a GVWR of 2090 and a dry weight of 450... view full answer...
The 2500 lb reference from the Stromberg-Carlson electric A-Frame Tongue Jack # JET-2500 is the tongue weight of your trailer. As long as your trailers tongue weight is less than 2500 lbs, then this jack will work well.
The 2500 figure is the maximum amount of weight the jack will lift. Since the jack is on the trailer tongue, the jack will not lift the entire weight of the trailer, just the tongue weight.
Tongue weight is the downward pressure that the coupler places on the hitch ball.... view full answer...
Tongue weight, or TW for short, refers to the downward force applied to a hitch by either the trailer or accessory that is installed in it. For example, if you installed a hitch-mount bike rack in your hitch and loaded up two bikes the TW on the hitch would be the sum of the weights of the two bikes and the bike rack itself. If you were towing a trailer the TW would be the downward force on the hitch ball from the trailer's coupler.
In a trailer that is properly loaded the TW will be around... view full answer...
You are correct, you will want to measure for the ball mount without the trailer in place because you will want to measure for the ball mount while the truck is at the natural suspension height. The tongue weight from the trailer and any load behind the rear axle in the vehicle may create sag. If this is the case you may want to look into a weight distribution system.
If you determine you do need a weight distribution system for your truck and trailer just let me know your trailer tongue... view full answer...
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