From: kirk@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Kirk Lindstrom)
Newsgroups: rec.windsurfing
Subject: Re: How to use a Trailer to carry boards?
Date: 26 Jul 92 11:02:31 GMT
Organization: Shredding the water of SF Bay, HP-OCD

Get a used van rather than a trailer:
>: I saw a trailor at Coyote once(with a picture of Bart Simpson catching air on
>: the back) that looked like a good setup.  It was long and narrow, and could 
>: hold 1pc masts, 4 boards, and misc. equip, all inside!  
>: 
>: Jim Paugh
>
Trouble is the lot fills up at Coyote and you have to get there VERY early to
get 2 spots for a trailer and then everyone is pissed at you for taking a spot
that prevents another from being able to sail there that day.

>Sure beats rusting the car with wet boards dripping corrosive liquids all
>over the place.  (Who's got a rusted out hatch or roof gutters?)
>
>-Mart
>
The inside of vans can be made VIRTUALLY rust proof.

>....................................................................... I
>have often towed it at 80+mph on good roads (I have also had a blowout on
>the trailer at this speed - but thats another story). The only problem is that
>
Probably one we'll hear again if you continue to drive 80+ MPH pulling your
trailer 8-(.  Could be a good waay to donate boards, etc. to the pavement
gods it it happens to flip with a good blow-out, too.
>
>Barry Paul, Computer Science,                                bpaul@maths.tcd.ie
>
>a) Trailers are subject to either 50 or 55 mph speed limit and are not
>allowed in the fast lane of many freeways.
>b) I've often seen trailers which have shredded theses little tires, or lost
>wheels.
>
>If I were looking for a quickie way to get going with a PU truck, I'd be
>inclined to look at ways of loading up my gear into a unit which could be
>easily hoisted on and off the truck bed. This way you'll have none of the
>hassles of trailering.
>
>Of course, with a camper shell, you can shove everything in the back
>and always be ready to go. It'll even save space in your garage.
>
Yup, and with a van, all you do in the morning is get in and drive to
work.  To go camping, I just toss in my camping gear and food and I don't
even have to worry about packing as there is so much room.
>Jim Munro
>
>In two words: hell no!  I got a flat recently and had to put on one of
>those little toy tires they give you for emergencies.  After just 10
>miles at 50 mph those tires were practically smoking they were so hot.
>Little tires get lots of revolutions, lots of friction, and get very,
>very hot, even at low speeds.  I don't think that they would last long
>at 70 mph.
>
>Will Estes         Internet: westes@netcom.com 
Good explaination, Will.  I never put the two together before (small tires
and frequent flats on trailers).

If I were to build a trailer, I'd model it after those that carry race cars
and start with full size wheels.  I think they are a good idea for the
infrequent sailor that doesn't sail at crowded sites.  In the Bay Area, it
often isn't blowing at one site and we leave for another.  Dealing with a
trailor is probably one reason I don't see ANY frequent sailors (3 times a
week or more) use them unless they go on campouts where parking isn't much
of a problem.

I bet turning around on Sherman Isl. Rd on a weekend  with a trailer is
loads of fun taking skill equal to doing double loops!

Van facts:
With fuel injection and 302 V8s, they get 15-18 mpg on the HWY
Can drive safely and legally at > 55 mph
All gear is locked inside and out of the sun's harmful UV rays
Only take one parking space
Even my 470cm mast fits inside my extended Ford E250
Can sleep and change inside (i.e. get out of the cold easy)
Useful for other things like hauling furniture and stuff to the dump

Kirk (not meant to flame trailers, just....) out