snookwheel Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Another question: is a spare tire necessary on a dual axl trailer? The Seven is so light that the trailer should be able to handle the load if one tire goes flat. I did not see a response to this question yet. So, here's my 2 cents. I haul a 24 X 8 haulmark trailer with my Stalker and living type quarters up front. The way I look at it, on a tandem axle trailer, what ever takes out one tire has a very good chance of taking out the one right next to it too. I carry two spares, a good size bottle jack and some pieces of 2X4 and 4X4 that really come in handy when changing a tire on a soft shoulder. Unfortunately, I am speaking from experience re having to change tires on the side of the road. I really like the look of your new trailer. Don't let lack of a spare(s) screw up a trip for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 PK, How about some pictures of the inside of your new trailer? I'm curious to see how the tie downs turned out. It looks great, wish I had an all yellow trailer instead of an all black one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksurveyor Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Here are the pictures of the tie downs and spare tire mount. The dealer used a decent size backing plate for the anchors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 PK, The placement looks good but what are the load ratings on those tie downs the dealer added? With only two bolts they might be a bit under rated. Think not only of the weight of the car, but the stresses under panic braking or even an accident. The factory ones on my trailer are rated at 10k lb each and that was designed for a motorcycle which weighs hundreds of pounds less than a Se7en. I'd suggest you get under there with a can of spray undercoat and seal those backing plates and bolts against corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksurveyor Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Ken and I loaded our Caterham inside the trailer this afternoon. His Fireblade's dry sump pan barely scraped the aluminum flap between the ramp and the trailer floor. My SV's Raceline pan also barely scraped the same flap. Very minor issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest speedcraft Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Paul...trailer, S3, and dodge are all doing well on today's voyage...the loaded trailer settles the truck down nicely on the bumps and pulls effortlessly. got just an hour short of Cincinatti...averaged 18 mpg for the 1000 miles covered today, with 30 mins idling at the bridge into Memphis, cruise was set on 70 mph except for the last bit in Kentucky with the construction going on. happy with that as i typically get 22 to 23 mpg in normal mixed use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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