long distance towing

[zanman]

good day all: i have a 1996 gmc yukon 5.7 with the towing package.i tow a 14 ft starcraft w 25 johnson outboard.my trailer was upgraded to 13" car radials,i have 4 bolt hubs with bearing buddies,i to this boat 718kms one way to my camp in northern ontario,most of the time the boat is loaded to the brim with all kinds of camp stuff my wife thinks we need.<br />i check the tire pressure,and grease the bearings befor each trip and have yet to experience any troubles.<br />Z

 

[JB]

Re: long distance towing

What is your question, Zanman?<br /><br />You are taking a risk using car tires. They haven't the sidewall strength of ST (special Trailer) tires. I hope you carry 2 spares.

 

[Seaboo2]

Re: long distance towing

Just some words of advice to keep you out of trouble... Watch greesing the BB's (you can blow the rear seal out....Done that one before). <br /><br /> I HATE bearing problems, in addition to servicing them (twice a season even with buddies) I carry my spare mounted on a hub (with bearings and seal) just to be sure (also carry a hammer, chisle, and file). I had 1 bad experance and learned it was no fun , went out the next day and bought a spare hub assy.