[Rhodes22-list] Changes in weight distribution(towing/backing up)

Michael D. Weisner mweisner at ebsmed.com
Wed Jul 18 08:17:51 EDT 2012 

When I back up my Rhodes onto the driveway and into the boat parking spot,
there is a small grade at the bottom of the driveway.  The Triad trailer
frame bottoms out and scrapes the driveway.  I place a pair of two 3' 2x10
planks, stacked one on top of the other under the wheels of the trailer just
before point where he frame scrapes.  As I back up onto the lumber, the
trailer lifts enough so that the frame does not scrape.

Mike
s/v <-no name -> ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY




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I see we all share the same concern with clearance at the stern when backing
up. The triad trailer frame ground clearance is something I'm concerned
with. Has anyone heard of someone having trouble with this frame on the
"approach" of backing up a hill?
The information that I'm collecting from all of you is very helpful, so
thank you. The last thing I want is to post..."what do you do when your R22
is off its bunks in your driveway?"
Bob

From: Bruce Mackey [via Rhodes 22]
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Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:48 AM
To: C. Robert Lester
Subject: Re: Changes in weight distribution(towing/backing up)

Newbie here.

Another voice of experience (poor one):  Make sure the rudder is up enough
to clear changes in elevation as you back up a hill.

Bruce Mackey
Traverse City, MI

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>I towed using 2-wheel drive for years and had few problems BUT once I 
>bought  a 4-wheel drive vehicle with a 4Lo setting, I can't remember 
>how I did  without.  It becomes effortless.  You don't have to worry 
>about  maintaining  the momentum while backing up.
>
> Oh, one note of caution when backing up a Rhodes 22: ALWAYS BE AWARE 
> OF THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RUDDER BLADE AND MOTOR TO FENCES AND 
> OTHER OBJECTS!
> As you back up the rig, you really don't want to crunch the rudder 
> against a fence (voice of experience).
>
> Mike
> s/v <-no name -> ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43706&i=3>] 
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> up)
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> I don't see a problem, even in two wheel drive. In spite of the weight 
> and trailer length, the Rhodes trailers easily. With four wheel drive 
> you could do  it just about any way you want. In two wheel drive just 
> keep going until you  reach where your parking her. Practice, practice 
> and more practice.
> It will get  easier with time.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 7/18/2012 4:57:43 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43706&i=6> writes:
>
> Rummy,
> 15% grade/slope it appears.
> First 30 feet is the  steepest, rise is 4.5 feet. The driveway then 
> levels out to less than 8%  ending at 1-2%.
> Appreciate the feedback,
> Bob
>
> From: R22RumRunner  [via Rhodes 22]
> [mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43706&i=7>]
> Sent:  Monday, July 16, 2012 10:41 AM
> To: C. Robert Lester
> Subject: Re: Changes  in weight distribution (towing/backing up)
>
> First, define short (in  feet) and incline in degrees. Do you have a 
> four wheel drive? Tongue weight  is down force on the hitch ball. 
> Lateral measurements  might increase,  but I don't see a problem. The 
> secret would be to not lose  momentum  on the slope. Once moving, 
> don't stop until you have cleared
> the   incline or reached your parking position.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message  dated 7/16/2012 9:32:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43688&i=0>  writes:
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm towing my '84 R22 with a Jeep Liberty  CRD  (diesel).
>
> Should I be concerned about change in weight  distribution  when 
> trying to back up my new-to-me R22 when the  driveway has a short
incline?
>
> My concern is while backing up the  driveway, the 2900 lb boat  will 
> increase tongue weight to a point  that will make me loose control of  
> the situation.
>
> Thanks in  advance!
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