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newfieboy
05-31-2008, 12:43 AM
We are using the trailer for the 1st time since we drove the car home. Anything we need to know ? balance out the weight in the trailer that kind of shit !!
MIKE S.
05-31-2008, 04:22 AM
just make sure you have weight in it when I dragged mine home empty it was all over the place :tu:
mopardave
05-31-2008, 06:25 AM
The trailer will bounce a lot if there is no weight in it. I also keep the tire pressure low in the trailer unless I am loading it up for a trip. It is hard to see and not the easiest thing to back.
halicat
05-31-2008, 06:27 AM
and don't forget its there on the corners.....:burnout
24kinmotion
05-31-2008, 08:10 AM
In California car with trailer can only be driven on the slow lane with lower speed limit. Check and secure the hinges and lock. DC knows about these.
Kruisin Kat
05-31-2008, 08:17 AM
I run 25 lbs air pressure in the trailer tires, seems to be a good balance for bounce and control plus gas mileage.
BLEW BUYOU
05-31-2008, 11:01 AM
I have towed mine all over the midwest with 22 lbs in the tires and about 250 to 300 lbs of shi, oops, luggage, car care products, towels, tools etc. Watch the tongue weight, usually 15 to 20% of total weight is a good rule. The first few trips I actually used a scale under the hitch stand, with the top lowered, and run from 57 to 72 lbs down force. Also good idea to get a can of fix a flat and carry with you. have a blast.
mopardave
05-31-2008, 11:03 AM
The latch system on the trailer is not the best. I have the "Larry Lord" repair kit on mine. They (the original latch) have a tendency to break.
halicat
05-31-2008, 11:25 AM
The latch system on the trailer is not the best. I have the "Larry Lord" repair kit on mine. They (the original latch) have a tendency to break.

:eek::eek:

So It could pass you going down hill...:shock:
mopardave
05-31-2008, 11:31 AM
No Jim, this is not the hitch, the problem is with the deck lid latch.
halicat
05-31-2008, 11:45 AM
No Jim, this is not the hitch, the problem is with the deck lid latch.

O I C ...

:tu:
newfieboy
05-31-2008, 01:58 PM
thanks for the tips ... i will be going to get a tin of fix a flat ....good idea !!!
TooHipCat
05-31-2008, 02:49 PM
i will be going to get a tin of fix a flat ....good idea !!!

Just a suggestion...I would use a good quality tire plug and 12V compressor for my repairs.

I know for a fact the tire shops just hate dealing with that Fix-A-Flat goo when they have to remount your tire.
1buddyc
05-31-2008, 02:51 PM
Thats why I run RunFlats and 17" Prowler Wheels on my Trailer, you never have to worry about a Flat..;-)
JustAKid
05-31-2008, 05:10 PM
I do not have to worry about any of this because I can not afford to buy a trailer :rll::rll::rll::rll:
ME & MY KITTY
06-01-2008, 05:21 AM
Couldn't Help You Out Here Never Trailered, Half The Fun Is Driving It Wherever.
mopardave
06-01-2008, 07:00 AM
Rick, read it again. This is about pulling the Prowler trailer behind the kat, not trailering the kat....
newfieboy
06-01-2008, 11:45 PM
Worked out great. I couldnt back the trailer up tp parl it for the car show , couple of the boys from the club unhooked it and put it in place for me LOL

I know loser :) ....they said the club was going to make fun of us in the newsletter :rll::rll::rll:
ME & MY KITTY
06-02-2008, 09:19 AM
I Read Too Fast.
KLONDIKEKAT
06-02-2008, 02:45 PM
Worked out great. I couldnt back the trailer up tp parl it for the car show , couple of the boys from the club unhooked it and put it in place for me LOL

I know loser :) ....they said the club was going to make fun of us in the newsletter :rll::rll::rll:

Stephen if this gets to be a problem for you backing up,Ill take your trailer off your hands for you, problem solved, its the right color !!!!

:beer:
newfieboy
06-02-2008, 06:07 PM
Not many good guys around like you John, thinking of ways to help me out like that LOL :)

I'll let you know if i need ya ;)

Stephen if this gets to be a problem for you backing up,Ill take your trailer off your hands for you, problem solved, its the right color !!!!

:beer:
OnDOne
06-06-2008, 08:27 PM
Thats why I run RunFlats and 17" Prowler Wheels on my Trailer, you never have to worry about a Flat..;-)
That is a great idea! Did you keep the tire pressure sensors and run them to an output somewhere?
1buddyc
06-06-2008, 09:18 PM
That is a great idea! Did you keep the tire pressure sensors and run them to an output somewhere?
No Louis, I could never carry enough weight in the Trailer for it to make a difference if the tires are inflated or not..;-). The Sidewalls are so hard it doesnt matter. I just check the pressures after a day of towing.
OnDOne
06-07-2008, 04:51 AM
Still a good idea!