[Rhodes22-list] trailer camping and anti-sway bar

[Ron Singerman]

Rich,

I have some experience trailering and pulling my single axel Triad Trailer 
with my R-22 distances.  Yes, I have used my R-22 for sleeping purposes on 
the road.  As far as fishtailing: regardless of whether you have an anti 
sway bar or not you have to have at least 10% of the entire weight of the 
trailer and boat as tongue weight.  The "sweet spot" merely is a guide to 
that location of the boat on the trailer that assures you of the proper 
distribution of weight.

Fair winds,

>>ron<<
S/V Serenity

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <randerson at iowatelecom.net>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:30 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] trailer camping and anti-sway bar


>
> I am looking into buying a Rhodes 22.  I am relatively new to the list.
> Can some of you who actually trailer your 22 give me some insight into
> using the boat as a camper while en route to your sailing destination?
>
> I have read some comments about finding the "sweet spot" on the single
> axle trailer to have adequate tongue weight and avoid fishtailing of the
> trailer.  In this regard do any of you have experience with an anti-sway
> bar on your trailer.  I pull a Coleman tent trailer and have an anti-sway
> bar on this trailer.  It seems to suppress fishtailing.  Any comments
> regarding this and a Rhodes 22?
>
> Rich Anderson
> Clarinda, Iowa
>
>
>
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