Had something similar happen on the day we picked up our very first powerboat. Driving back home with it, first time ever towing it, the axle came loose from one side of the trailer (failed U-bolt). The axle moved rearwards on that side of the trailer, forcing the tire into the trailer frame, which acted like a lathe and just ground the tire into dust. I was driving on the rim before I knew anything had happened. That entire side of the trailer collapsed down... the hull was within inches of the asphalt. Just imagine what kind of damage that would have done.
Long story, but it all worked out in Missoula Montana on a Sunday morning at an RV shop and a Les Schwab tire store. There was no saving my trailer's fender, though... had to buy a replacement.
Glad it wasn't more serious. You'll have that trailer fixed up in no time!
Long story, but it all worked out in Missoula Montana on a Sunday morning at an RV shop and a Les Schwab tire store. There was no saving my trailer's fender, though... had to buy a replacement.
Glad it wasn't more serious. You'll have that trailer fixed up in no time!
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Wow we hijacked the hell out of this thread....yesterday was miserable here too, right now the water down here looks like butter, but I know it will pick up in a few hours. If I go out this weekend it will be early to ski, and maybe back out again for a sunset run.
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