Trailex, Featherlite or ??
#46
Nice find. I barely know more than you, but from my research, the general recommendation is that trailer tires (ST designation) should be replaced every five years regardless of condition. Trailer tires have a terrible reputation anyway for failing so I know that, if it were me, I would replace them.
#50
#52
Good decision. Now, on to the tow vehicle. Are you planning on using the Jeep? How much do the car and trailer weigh? And what's the Jeep rated to tow? Maximum tongue weight? Might want to consider a weight distribution anti sway hitch.
#54
trailer/car combined is roughly 6600 pounds (not including tools, tires, fuel cans, illegal immigrants, etc).
Jeep is rated for 7400. so yes, it's close.
don't really want to get rid of that Jeep (it's the perfect vehicle for 90% of my driving), don't really want to add another vehicle specific for towing...
#56
It does not take much internet looking to conclude, rightly or wrongly, that all trailer tires are crap. The guy who sold me my trailer replaced the new tires on his new trailer with what he described as heavy duty truck tires. You will find a lot of internet discussion on that topic. The trailer tire industry suggests that this is a bad idea, but others seem to think that if you watch load ratings, it works well. At least using truck tires gets you away from the 65 mph speed limitation on trailer tires. It seems really stupid to design tires for speeds lower than you know your customers will go. Matt notwithstanding, the Goodyear Marathon tires do not seem to receive great comments either, but at least Goodyear published a statement that if you inflated the tires by an extra 10 psi over what the sidewall maximum says, you can drive 75 mph.
I could not find a truck tire size that was a good match for the skinny trailer tires I have so I may be stuck with trailer tires. I am thinking that I will go with the Goodyears just because it specifically allows the higher speed.
I could not find a truck tire size that was a good match for the skinny trailer tires I have so I may be stuck with trailer tires. I am thinking that I will go with the Goodyears just because it specifically allows the higher speed.
#57
Agree that all trailer tires are not great. Make sure you check tire pressures and torque lug nuts before every trip. Trust me on this one 😁
As far as the jeep goes, it's mostly the transmission you have to worry about. If you're in Florida, and it's nice and flat, you might get away with it. If you start hauling up and down hills and such, you have to be very careful.
As far as the jeep goes, it's mostly the transmission you have to worry about. If you're in Florida, and it's nice and flat, you might get away with it. If you start hauling up and down hills and such, you have to be very careful.
#58
Love my Trailex 8045 which I have been towing with a Jeep Grand Cherokee V6.
BUT... two difference between the Trailex and the Featherlight. On the Trailex you can not build storage boxes in the front nose V and you can not use a weight distribution hitch.
I just bought a truck with camper in the bed and I need gear storage. I will likely be selling my Trailex and get a Featherlite so I can build storage boxes on the front.
BUT... two difference between the Trailex and the Featherlight. On the Trailex you can not build storage boxes in the front nose V and you can not use a weight distribution hitch.
I just bought a truck with camper in the bed and I need gear storage. I will likely be selling my Trailex and get a Featherlite so I can build storage boxes on the front.
#59
no affiliation, this trailer just popped up on FerrariChat for those of you looking for a Trailex.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/oth...#post142330891
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/oth...#post142330891
#60
MarkPcar, I understand your comment about not being able to put a storage box on the front triangle on a Trailex. However, why won't a weight distribution hitch work? Am hoping to buy one of these trailer brands, so would really like to know!