I'm getting ready to make my yearly run to Pensacola Fl. again [ bout a 1600 mile round trip ]
So it's time to check out the trailer again and do service.........
Check Breaks
Check Tires
Take off Lug Nuts and Grease , so I can do on read if I have too.
Check Lights
Check Hitch on truck and Ball
Make sure Flroor jack , tools and grease gun are in tool box
Turn in Vacation slip for time off at work or quit job and move
What else do I need to do ?
Another long trip
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change oil in truck
Change all filters in truck
Bring extra Racor for Honda
Bring a few extra qts of oil
check trans fluid in truck
check radiator fluid in truck
bring a spare jug of water in truck for radiator
Check tire pressure on truck and trailer
Make sure all trailer lites work
Toss blocks of wood in truck...they come in handy when wheel(s) fly off trailer.
Put Jimmy Buffet collection in truck.
Make sure A/C works in truck.
Change all filters in truck
Bring extra Racor for Honda
Bring a few extra qts of oil
check trans fluid in truck
check radiator fluid in truck
bring a spare jug of water in truck for radiator
Check tire pressure on truck and trailer
Make sure all trailer lites work
Toss blocks of wood in truck...they come in handy when wheel(s) fly off trailer.
Put Jimmy Buffet collection in truck.
Make sure A/C works in truck.
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Another long trip
I pull my boat to FLA and back to MA every year, 2400 total miles. I've done this with several different makes of boat trailers. In the past I've had tie down straps break, bearings give up, lights go out, bearing buddies fly off and flat tires to name just a few. It seems that no matter how much I plan, something decides to break. I would suggest, after checking everything before you leave, adding a set of bearings to the tool box, some grease, a few inexpensive ratchet straps and a pack of zip ties! Zip ties are the modern day duct tape in my book and if you have enought of them, you can fix anything in a bind. Best of luck on the road.
By the way, Waffle House or Craker Barrells are usually well lit, have plety of parking, and have good coffee for those late night or early morning repairs.
By the way, Waffle House or Craker Barrells are usually well lit, have plety of parking, and have good coffee for those late night or early morning repairs.
Merrill S. Johnson
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