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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 08:54 AM
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What am i missing in the pic?
Brakes, at least on that axle. Here in PA any trailer over 3K lbs has to have brakes on all axles.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 09:07 AM
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Curious if you hauled all 3 kayaks on the roof ......
Nope, one rode in the boat, i havent purchased a 3rd holder yet.
I may stick with 3. Having a 19 and 14 year old they are wishy washy. The 19 year old is always bored and lake water is too calm to kayak in.(he says). The 14 year old is fun to be with but her time is coming. I think that is why we bought a big couples camper.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by DavenTn
Close up of "relaxed". That jug isn't a gallon of vodka.
That really is what vacation is all about. A nice deep cleansing breath, a relaxing sigh, and no stress..

Magnificent!

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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 08:22 PM
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spring is bent. The question is... why?

It is actually a pontoon trailer. I backed over the edge of the ramp trying to get the toon off the other night for fireworks on the water. I "yanked" forward trying to get the toon unstuck from the trailer and to slide off and when the tires came back up to the edge of the ramp they stayed there and the trailer "frame" kept coming with the truck. The axles slid back on the frame and it bent that spring all in one shot. Broken tail light too.

Break Out Another Thousand. Not quite but its rare a boat doesn't cost money when you take it out.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 09:11 PM
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We arrived at a campground in the White Mountains of NH today for 12 days of camping.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 09:42 PM
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Old Jul 4, 2018 | 12:20 AM
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I know that I have rarely put up a picture of my Ex, and never my trailer, but for some reason, I figured what the heck. this is from 3 days ago.

2010 Jayco Eagle 322FKS , Front kitchen two slides, scales 3 days ago says she weighs 9,400lb loaded. 1250lb tongue weight (after counterbalancing) 1410 lb tongue weight (without counterbalance), .Anderson WD hitch.

2010 Jayco Eagle brochure

 
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Old Jul 4, 2018 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Snowseeker
It is actually a pontoon trailer. I backed over the edge of the ramp trying to get the toon off the other night for fireworks on the water. I "yanked" forward trying to get the toon unstuck from the trailer and to slide off and when the tires came back up to the edge of the ramp they stayed there and the trailer "frame" kept coming with the truck. The axles slid back on the frame and it bent that spring all in one shot. Broken tail light too.

Break Out Another Thousand. Not quite but its rare a boat doesn't cost money when you take it out.
I have been lucky this trip but it aint home yet, heading back this morning.

Can you find a cheap used trailer on CL? Did you tweak the frame?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2018 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by WE3ZS
Brakes, at least on that axle. Here in PA any trailer over 3K lbs has to have brakes on all axles.
My flat car trailer has brakes on one axle and no brakes pn the boat trailer. Just curious what PA enforces for out of state trailers? The boat wont go there ut my flat trailer might.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2018 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by housedad
I know that I have rarely put up a picture of my Ex, and never my trailer, but for some reason, I figured what the heck. this is from 3 days ago.

2010 Jayco Eagle 322FKS , Front kitchen two slides, scales 3 days ago says she weighs 9,400lb loaded. 1250lb tongue weight (after counterbalancing) 1410 lb tongue weight (without counterbalance), .Anderson WD hitch.

2010 Jayco Eagle brochure
Nice trailer, that model was on my short list when we were shopping. Ended up with a rear kitchen, same trailer with the hitch on the other end.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2018 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Excurvelle
My flat car trailer has brakes on one axle and no brakes pn the boat trailer. Just curious what PA enforces for out of state trailers? The boat wont go there ut my flat trailer might.
Like most places, PA allows whatever as long as it's OK in the home state, your NC trailers should be fine here. And stop in to say "Hello!" If and when you come this way.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2018 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by housedad
I know that I have rarely put up a picture of my Ex, and never my trailer, but for some reason, I figured what the heck. this is from 3 days ago.

2010 Jayco Eagle 322FKS , Front kitchen two slides, scales 3 days ago says she weighs 9,400lb loaded. 1250lb tongue weight (after counterbalancing) 1410 lb tongue weight (without counterbalance), .Anderson WD hitch.

2010 Jayco Eagle brochure

Nice looking combo there Bion, we love our Eagle!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2018 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Excurvelle
I have been lucky this trip but it aint home yet, heading back this morning.

Can you find a cheap used trailer on CL? Did you tweak the frame?
Good luck!


The frame is good, I've had the axles slip on a few different boat trailers over the years. First time bending a spring though. I think I found the right one, I just have to measure thickness today to confirm.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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Pop quiz : What is better.... camping, or real life ??

Mid nineties again today in NH.... having a great time on the Pemi River !!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2018 | 12:51 PM
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Pop quiz : What is better.... camping, or real life ??
Pop quiz: Can ya guess what color I am and the accompanying feeling?

Stewart
 
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