The maximum is 150kg, but you'll usually want something less than that. I think around 50kg is more normal
I'd expect a boat trailer to be set up correctly for the boat, but you'll have to be careful with anything you place in the boat as added weight to keep the noise weight sane
I'd expect a boat trailer to be set up correctly for the boat, but you'll have to be careful with anything you place in the boat as added weight to keep the noise weight sane
Western Slope Rover
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We call it tongue weight here. And it's 550 lbs. from my reaserch.
When towing caravans I always worked on 50kg and never more than75kg. 550lbs does seem very excessive to me.
How you keeping Jon Dor. Hope your health is improving as that's a long drive you've got there
How you keeping Jon Dor. Hope your health is improving as that's a long drive you've got there
Hard work to get 550 pounds nose weight with a caravan unless it's full of illegal immigrants.
Seen people filling them with booze for cross channel ferries and definitely fun watching some of them trying to drive off the ferryHard work to get 550 pounds nose weight with a caravan unless it's full of illegal immigrants.
Jon Dor
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I'm doing OK thanks, but I managed to hurt my ribs somehow which is very uncomfortable but not stopping me doing stuff. Length of drive doesn't phase me. I used to average 76k annually when I ran my own business. Also lived in Cornwall then...beautiful place to live, STUPID place to run my business from! I'm trying to find one of the purpose-built trailers sat doing nothing...preferably "up North" thus keeping fuel costs down when returning it ¦~] After discussing with the owner last week, the tri-axle17' trailer I hired last week can be modified fairly straightforwardly and can handle the weight.
Jon Dor
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Cheers Tony.
Great to hear you are fine. My turn next, 2weeks tomorrow go in hospital for a total knee replacement. My GP has got me into a private hospital on the NHS so shouldn't be too bad(fingers crossed)
That's some mileage you used to do. Had loads of holidays in the 60's and 70's in Cornwall fond memories. Went back 2years ago wasn't impressed with some parts anymore
Used to go to St Ives in the early sixties locals were brilliant and so friendly. Went back in mid seventies and every shop owner had a London accent. It had gone to the dogs.
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Jon Dor
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Your replacement knee should completely transform your day to day stuff. The recovery can be quite slow, but well worth the wait!
Two of my ops, the shoulder rotator cuff repair and one of my stomach ops were in private hospitals, paid for by NHS attempting to clear the backlog.
The quality of the post-op coffee and biscuits was outstanding...proper, china coffee pot, cup and even a saucer...and MUCH nicer biscuits!
All the best with your surgery and recovery!
Mike.
Cheers my friend. I know 2 people that have been in the hospital I'm in and it gets rave reviews, best place to be I've been told.
Ha well this time next week and I should have a new knee
. Told one of my sons he can call me Steve Austin, reply ,what the wrestler? Completely went over his head. Oh the young ones of today No classic history
Jon Dor
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Glad you're scheduled for your surgery, despite all the Covid-19 crap. Main thing afterwards, is to heed what the physiotherapy geezers tell you. They really know their stuff! Look forward to hearing of your progress!Mike.Cheers my friend. I know 2 people that have been in the hospital I'm in and it gets rave reviews, best place to be I've been told.
Ha well this time next week and I should have a new knee
Cheers Mike as regards to physio I am no stranger as had 2yrs of it after getting Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Hoping wont be as long this time John
Jon Dor
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I'd forgotten you'd had G-B syndrome, John. A new knee will be a walk in the park by comparison!
