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05-24-2009, 10:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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For the "Weight Police"
What do you think??
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05-24-2009, 12:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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Write him a ticket. He is overloaded. I don't think he has enough braking power on the down hill run plus he can't make the 40 MPH freeway minimum.
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05-24-2009, 12:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Exceeds the Cargo capacity and the Hitch weight is wayyyyyyyyy over.. Butttt a rear spring pack will do the trick.
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05-24-2009, 12:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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IMHO those single wheels just aren't stable enough!!!
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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05-24-2009, 12:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Jax.
Posts: 129
M.O.C. #6341
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Glenn- Being an avid cyclist/road/mountain... I would say his brakes are in adeguate.Although its a single axle unit which appears to be balanced in the picture,I beleive a definite payload/cargo capacity issue exist.I wonder what the sticker on the seat stay tube states as actual safe limits for the pictured self propelled vehicle.I'm sure tire load spec and phenumatic pressure will enter the equation too.
My road bike Michelin tires call for 120 psi,on the other hand my mountain bike tires/Michelin tubless off road trail call for a max psi of 58 lbs.
PS.I have a U Tube clip of 1920/1930 vehicles pulling campers and some campground footage as well describing the trailer life in that time period.I'm looking for it and will post the link when I find it.I sure everyone will enjoy it.
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05-24-2009, 02:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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The hitch weight is okay as long as he has the correct tires and an extra spring...bikes are really all the same.
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05-24-2009, 02:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Looks to me that a set or Air Lift Air Bags would help the sag......
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05-24-2009, 02:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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If you ask him, he is not over weight.
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05-24-2009, 02:33 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Jax.
Posts: 129
M.O.C. #6341
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The main problem I see is that his tow vehicle is a SRW.I would strongly recommend a dual rear wheel adult trike and the problem would be solved.Better weight distribution & larger platform/unequaled stability.
Of course now the problem is the extra width of the dually and going through drive ins etc.
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05-24-2009, 05:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: St.Maries
Posts: 1,010
M.O.C. #7329
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It is doubtful if a surge brake will work with his setup. He may need to install rim caliper brakes in addition to the coaster brake. You just can't have too much stopping power.
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05-24-2009, 06:19 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 76
M.O.C. #8295
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I don't see braking as a problem. Torque to the rear wheel of the TV may be a problem. I don,t see any dust coming from the wheels.
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05-24-2009, 06:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Manhattan
Posts: 1,144
M.O.C. #1846
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Ah, but on the good side, no bug mess on the front of the camper to clean; and very little road tar kicked up either. Fuel mileage may be a little rough but no problem finding the gym / exercise room at the camp site. All in all, a fair trade I think 
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05-24-2009, 08:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Instead of Mor ryde is this "man ride"?
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05-25-2009, 02:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Looks like he's pulling on a slushy road too. No chains!
Orv
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05-25-2009, 09:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Is that what we call a "single rear wheel"?
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05-25-2009, 03:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Wappingers Falls
Posts: 1,303
M.O.C. #6263
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Candidate for "Worlds Strongest Man" competition?
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05-25-2009, 06:04 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seattle
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #8452
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He has done it for years,never had a problem, he's fine.
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05-28-2009, 12:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grove City
Posts: 1,357
M.O.C. #5192
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On the positive side, it DOES look like he's keeping his eyes on his gauges, though.
Larry
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05-29-2009, 06:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Asheville
Posts: 502
M.O.C. #1967
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I want to see him back it in.
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