I had the same problem last spring when I was getting my trailer ready to go. As I pulled in to address the problem the wheel fell off. I recommend that if anyone ever runs into this, try to pull off straight ahead and not making a turn! I, too, now check the lug nuts before I move the trailer. Luckily I was only on city streets going 30 mph when it happened. Slower than that when the wheel actually fell off. If I'd been smart I'd have purchased an extra set of lug nuts when I bought the replacement ones. Bobbie
Hi, Let me apologize in advance if this topic has already been covered in depth over the years, but I searched the archives and could not find exactly what I needed. On my vehicle I need a drop ball mount to be able to tow my M15 with the trailer reasonably level. I'd like to minimize the amount of drop in the hitch ball mount so the question is: Does the trailer need to be level or is it ok if the hitch is 1 or 2 inches higher than the level position? Seems like you would want to leave some play for loading. Currently my hitch ball raises the very front of the trailer about 4.5 inches above the level position, which is way too high. My trailer dolly will barely crank high enough to get the trailer on the hitch. Any advice or comments? Thanks, Hank
Hank, I don't think it matters too much, although one thing to note, is the ground clearance if at either extreme. On my Thistle trailer, I once had the tongue high enough that the rear of the trailer scraped while traversing a dip at a drive. Also, if unhitching on the rough ground of a grassy parking area you might have trouble lifting the tongue above the ball with the jack.... Tod M17 #408 BuscaBrisas -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+htmills=bright.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+htmills=bright.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Hank Kwant Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 9:43 PM To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' Subject: M_Boats: Towing the M15 - Hitch Ball Mount Height Hi, Let me apologize in advance if this topic has already been covered in depth over the years, but I searched the archives and could not find exactly what I needed. On my vehicle I need a drop ball mount to be able to tow my M15 with the trailer reasonably level. I'd like to minimize the amount of drop in the hitch ball mount so the question is: Does the trailer need to be level or is it ok if the hitch is 1 or 2 inches higher than the level position? Seems like you would want to leave some play for loading. Currently my hitch ball raises the very front of the trailer about 4.5 inches above the level position, which is way too high. My trailer dolly will barely crank high enough to get the trailer on the hitch. Any advice or comments? Thanks, Hank _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
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