Storing trailer

[1979 Quartermasters]

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

 

[Silly Seville]

Re: Storing trailer

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

 

[1979 Quartermasters]

Re: Storing trailer

Any particular reason why you're removing the wheels?

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

 

[coastalrichard]

Re: Storing trailer

I sure would like to see pic of your stand!

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Storing trailer

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

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

 

[1979 Quartermasters]

Re: Storing trailer

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

 

[Quit It]

Re: Storing trailer

I sure would like to see pic of your stand!

+1, I'd also like to see the shop!

 

[1979 Quartermasters]

Re: Storing trailer

My question is should I bag the hubs or just leave them.

Thanks

 

[90stingray]

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.

 

[1979 Quartermasters]

Re: Storing trailer

+1, I'd also like to see the shop!

I sure would like to see pic of your stand!

Here is a picture of boat on stand .....
Ken......


Having trouble posting picture from iPone. Any one know how?

 

[colbyt]

Re: Storing trailer

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

 

[1979 Quartermasters]

Re: Storing trailer

Here is a picture of boat on stand .....
Ken......


Having trouble posting picture from iPone. Any one know how?

View attachment 171410

I just added the picture from my computer

 

[colbyt]

Re: Storing trailer

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

 

[Sunsetrider]

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I wish my garage was that neat.

Or big . . . .

 

[1979 Quartermasters]

Re: Storing trailer

Good morning:

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

Should I have more support?



Ken

 

[oldjeep]

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

 

[1979 Quartermasters]

Re: Storing trailer

If you are holding it up with a milk crate then I suspect the steel frame rails should be able to handle the weight

Thats what I thought. Just wanted a second opinion.....

Thanks

Ken

 

[skyking897]

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.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Storing trailer

Don't really see the need for the milk crate setup since you appear to have a tongue jack.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Storing trailer

Don't really see the need for the milk crate setup since you appear to have a tongue jack.

Probably removed the tire from that too