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

Harbrlife c.robert.lester at dartmouth.edu
Thu Jul 19 08:47:40 EDT 2012 

Thanks Mary Lou, I needed that perspective.

From: Mary Lou Troy-2 [via Rhodes 22] [mailto:ml-node+s1065344n43718h4 at n5.nabble.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 5:29 PM
To: C. Robert Lester
Subject: trailering Re: Changes in weight distribution(towing/backing up)

And you worry about trailering your R22.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H99DUD5-N5c/UAVkG0GdVGI/AAAAAAAAA3M/A8CYFmDrGa0/s640/DSC_0066+%25282%2529.JPG

you might have to cut and paste the URL back together or just read
full description of the move here:
http://rockportmarine.blogspot.com/2012/07/tom-brownell-and-moving-adventuress.html

Mary Lou

At 08:17 AM 7/18/2012, you wrote:

>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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>Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:10 AM
>To: [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43718&i=2>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Changes in weight distribution(towing/backing
>up)
>
>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]
>[mailto:[hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43718&i=3>]
>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
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Michael D. Weisner" <[hidden
>email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43706&i=0>>
>To: "'The Rhodes 22 Email List'" <[hidden
>email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43706&i=1>>
>Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:34 AM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Changes in weight distribution(towing/backing
>up)
>
> >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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> > Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 6:05 AM
> > To: [hidden email]</user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=43706&i=5>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Changes in weight distribution
> > (towing/backing
> > up)
> >
> > 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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