uptimejeff
Member
- Jul 20, 2010
- 61
- Boat Info
- 2010 185 Sport, Garmin 540S, Smart Tabs SX
- Engines
- Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha
Hi All
Another 'learning experience'
I had my first blown tire, driving on highway with my 185 sport and single-axle trailer..
Fortunately, only damaged the tire/rim and the fender is gone.
I was not prepared for this and had no spare or jack
Thankfully, walmart was 1 mile away, I purchased a very similar pre-mounted tire and a jack.
I wasn't able to lift the trailer with the 1.5ton jack because the blown tire (right-side) was on the soft-shoulder, it wouldn't go up high enough and it didn't seem safe to attempt this with my limited experience. I called in a wrecker, he couldn't lift the boat with his portable jack either, so he used his 6ton lift that extended from the back of his flatbed to lift the back frame of the trailer. This worked great by the way....
Obviously, I need to be more prepared when trailering, and I'm looking for opinions/advice.
First
Can anyone recommend a specific jack/device which may work best with a trailer of my size (18' boat)? Do these work well:
Quick-Change Trailer Jack
Second
I fully recognize that many roadside issues are better left to a pro... Does anyone have experience with trailer roadside assistance plans?
I see that AAA and SeaTow both have plans.
My boat and car insurance is with Progressive (I haven't checked yet to see if they have a roadside assist option).
Any experience with these, or others?
Thanks for all input..
Jeff
Another 'learning experience'
I had my first blown tire, driving on highway with my 185 sport and single-axle trailer..
Fortunately, only damaged the tire/rim and the fender is gone.
I was not prepared for this and had no spare or jack
Thankfully, walmart was 1 mile away, I purchased a very similar pre-mounted tire and a jack.
I wasn't able to lift the trailer with the 1.5ton jack because the blown tire (right-side) was on the soft-shoulder, it wouldn't go up high enough and it didn't seem safe to attempt this with my limited experience. I called in a wrecker, he couldn't lift the boat with his portable jack either, so he used his 6ton lift that extended from the back of his flatbed to lift the back frame of the trailer. This worked great by the way....
Obviously, I need to be more prepared when trailering, and I'm looking for opinions/advice.
First
Can anyone recommend a specific jack/device which may work best with a trailer of my size (18' boat)? Do these work well:
Quick-Change Trailer Jack
Second
I fully recognize that many roadside issues are better left to a pro... Does anyone have experience with trailer roadside assistance plans?
I see that AAA and SeaTow both have plans.
My boat and car insurance is with Progressive (I haven't checked yet to see if they have a roadside assist option).
Any experience with these, or others?
Thanks for all input..
Jeff