Re: [Chrysler300] Chrysler300's on Trailers

["hmpirish" <hmpirish@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rich and All 300 Fans interested in trailers,  Extra capability (load 
capacity) is cheap insurance in a number of areas in this discussion.  As 
those of you at Carlyle last year, or the Maine meet, may know,  I went 
"over the top" when I decided to get a new trailer two plus years ago.  My 
enclosed trailer is rated at 12,000 lb.  I pull with an Excursion (3/4 ton 
pickup equivalent) with a V-10.  I sometimes carry items heavier than big 
Chryslers/Imperials and wanted extra room and weight capability for those 
times.  The tires I purchased are ST235/80R, trailer service only, load 
range D with 3,000lb rating at 65psi by Goodyear.  The max I expect to do is 
about 10,500, but the "extra" insures every component will hold up well. 
Two other areas beside trailer and tire capability are worth mentioning. 
Adequate pulling vehicle (weight) - A) for directional stability in slippery 
weather when being passed by an 18 wheeler going 10 over the posted limit, 
and - B) for significant stopping power and traction in the wet or emergency 
situations.  In addition when tying down your treasure on/in the trailer, be 
certain the straps have rating at least THREE times the weight of your car! 
If you ever stop really suddenly - read that " hit anything ",  you do not 
want your car coming loose to pile into your tow vehicle or possibly turn 
over the entire rig.  Either or both of those things are likely when that 
"abrupt stop" puts 2 or 3 G's on your tie down straps!  Doing it all right 
protects you, your family/friends with you, and your car - which is the 
goal.   All the Best 300ing, Phil
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Jones" <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>
Cc: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <MoParP2@xxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Chrysler300's on Trailers


> For more info on Trailer tires go here:
> http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3707/is_200209/ai_n9107731
>
> Here is an excerpt from the above article:
>
>  Adjusting tire pressure can take a few minutes, but it isn't
> difficult. Having a small compressor at home is a help because the work
> can be done at your leisure, when the tires are cold. If you must move
> the trailer to a source of compressed air, the strictest definition of
> a cold tire is one that has traveled a mile or less, or has cooled for
> three to four hours. Ambient temperature is also a consideration when
> setting tire pressures. A 10-degree-rise in ambient temperature equates
> to a 1 psi change in tire pressure. Thus, if you set your tire
> pressures on a cool 58-degree F spring day, they will magically rise 2
> psi the following day should a weather front come through and pop the
> temperature up to 78 F Dropping temperature lowers tire pressure the
> same 1 psi per 10 degrees.   So check TP before every trip. Sunlight
> will also raise the tire pressure
>
>  A very real variable is sunlight. Tires in the shade versus those
> sitting in the sun can have definite pressure differences. Testing by a
> large tire retailer has shown a 3 psi rise in tires left in the sun all
> day versus those in the shade. This applies to shade versus sun sides
> of the trailer, moving the trailer from a cool building into the warm
> sun and so on. Clearly, setting pressures in even morning light and
> temperatures simplifies the job.
>
> I put "Trailer tire ratings" on Google, this is one of about 3.3
> million articles.
> Tow safely, Ray
>
>
> On Jul 1, 2006, at 3:03 PM, Rich Barber wrote:
>
>> I bought a two-axle flat-bed trailer and a Durango to pull it in order
>> to
>>  take both car and spouse to far-away meets and shows in comfort while
>>  holding down the miles on the 1955 C-300. I also bought a set of tire
>>  covers at my RV Supply Store to protect the tires against UV
>> deterioration.
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