Storing trailer

1979 Quartermasters

1979 Quartermasters

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Hey guys;

I will be taking my boat off my trailer and leaving my trailer out side. Then I will block the trailer and remove the tires and store them inside.

My question is should I bag the hubs or just leave them. I have a 2010 Shorelander tandem with surge disc brakes.

Thanks.....

Ken
 
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Silly Seville

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Re: Storing trailer

Any particular reason why you're removing the wheels? Are you concerned about theft?
 
1979 Quartermasters

1979 Quartermasters

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Re: Storing trailer

Silly Seville said:
Any particular reason why you're removing the wheels?
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I have the room to bring them inside for the winter. I just think it will be better for them where its not 40 below and out of the sun. My shop is heated and the boat takes a lot less room when not on the trailer. I have built a stand on wheels so I can move the boat a round which is impossible on the trailer.

Ken
 
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Re: Storing trailer

1979 Quartermasters said:
I have the room to bring them inside for the winter. I just think it will be better for them where its not 40 below and out of the sun. My shop is heated and the boat takes a lot less room when not on the trailer. I have built a stand on wheels so I can move the boat a round which is impossible on the trailer.

Ken
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You're right. It help keep them from weather checking during the off season which will extend tire life........
 
1979 Quartermasters

1979 Quartermasters

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It all dissasembled at the moment and the pictures I have are on my external hard drive which I dropped and it crashed. When I have it on the stand I will post a few pictures.

Ken
 
90stingray

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Re: Storing trailer

If you are going thru all the trouble to remove the wheels...i would throw a plastic bag over the hubs and tape it up. For the 30 seconds it will take i think it would be worth it.
 
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colbyt

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Re: Storing trailer

Try an upload to Flickr or other picture site and then like to it from here.
 
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colbyt

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That is nice. I may have to think about something like that. I wish my garage was that neat. :)
 
1979 Quartermasters

1979 Quartermasters

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Re: Storing trailer

Good morning:

Will it hurt my trailer storing it like this......

Should I have more support?

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Ken
 
oldjeep

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Re: Storing trailer

Should be fine. If you are holding it up with a milk crate then I suspect the steel frame rails should be able to handle the weight ;)
 
skyking897

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Re: Storing trailer

My only concern would be the plastic bags over the hubs. They don't breathe and condensation will form inside causing rust issues. Just my .02 cents worth.
 
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Don't really see the need for the milk crate setup since you appear to have a tongue jack.
 
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