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Robert Street

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  1. George are tickets for 28th restricted as on the golf course lawn? A certain member down here in Boca certainly could use a couple. Robert
  2. This one is interesting and could go on for days. I’m in the goose neck deck trailer camp but I’m a bit unclear about a situation a Hotshot hauler had in Michigan or Wisconsin last year with a 3 car hauler with a one ton dually. Something about a stability issue according to their DOT. im pretty certain you with be over 26K GVW so be mindful of commercial DOT requirements. Robert
  3. Ed how did you enjoy Fong's Garden over on Dixie Highway! Robert (DelRay Beach)
  4. I have experienced the horrors of the question I believe it was the Ocala National show early 2020 I believe. Probably late February or March. I carried at that time 3 spares in addition to the 4 on the ground. For that trip the four on the ground were at the beginning of their 5th year and I thought since it was "winter" heat wouldn't be a problem and could change them when back from that show, as I have had several trailer and tow truck tire issues before. The tires on the trailer were Marathon's and the spares were two Carlisle and one tow master I dont remember the date of the carlisles but the tow master was 7 years and was only used about 500 or so miles. I use a tire monitoring system but it wasn't any help on this particular show. I also carefully keep the tires to correct inflation. I'll admit this was prior to realizing there is a max speed on trailer tires. Since, I am a reformed tower. I busted 3 tires that were on the trailer and had to stop and buy some tires in NC as was getting low on spares. anyway on the way back I had one original 4 year old marathon on the ground and the one 7 year old barely used Towmaster. well did ok until in NC on the way back on I-95 and blew out the last marathon and put my last spare on. That tire lasted probably 100 miles before it blew and this one exploded with such force it tore up 4 panels of my trailer, the fender and damaged the tire wheel well but didn't penetrate into the trailer. So. I would never consider using your 7 year old tire. My tire dealer told me that cracks on the exterior don't always appear on trailer tires but there is a way to determine if they might be ready to blow. The tread will slightly crown up in the middle of the tire or a "golf ball" will appear on the sidewall. And I am a reformed towing person now limiting towing speeds to 70 MPH. The new Endurance series of tires are the latest design and the max speed is about 80 I think. Never popped one of them though. Robert
  5. In my case I am fairly protected as the aluminum car trailer is insured as another vehicle so I have personal coverage through the vehicles insurance policies as it is on it. However my little utility trailer is only personal covered IF behind the truck. I’ve just resigned myself to since it’s a iron metal single axle it is replaceable if it rolls out of my parking pad out back. if I was a commercial business there is coverage available for liability and comprehensive but due to the cost not worth it. But in Maryland you have to watch for certain GVW on the tow truck as they want commercial policies anyway. Robert
  6. With my vehicles policy when the car’s trailer is unhooked such as at a national event it is insured if was hit and a run or if it rolled during the night as it is jlisted as another vehicle. Yes agree if you had say a lawnmower little trailer and was unhooked correct it’s not covered by your road cars policy only under an umbrella policy Robert
  7. I have been towing my two AACA cars all over for years. The car must have proper coverage from a specialty company such as been mentioned above in my case because neither car is tagged but correctly titled. The trailer since is tagged(Maine not Maryland)is listed by the tow vehicle insurance as another vehicle. In the event of a serious towing problem you should have an umbrella liability policy as the towing vehicle limits are not sufficient in the serious events. Yes, if the tow vehicle is tagged an antique or street rod no your insurance won’t cover an incident if towing. Robert
  8. Bill I use the same agency for my trailers with same great results. Oh my local legislator buddy says Maryland is really trying hard to get Maine tags outlawed. I have had issues at scales over them but the cadet in training asked a supervisor what to do Robert
  9. John just thinking your post further. Where do you go from there if you have one of those old street rods? Glad you and I own 348/409s robert
  10. I am thinking about being there with a car but will have to trailer it. Trailer staging and parking? John if you bring the 60 I’ll bring the 61! Robert
  11. And don’t forget stove black paste to brush on exhaust manifolds with your old tooth brush unless they are already removed and coated Robert
  12. Bill I remembered the parking issues we had for the ODMA a few years ago at Founders Inn and I must admit I was apprehensive. Good organized planning your guys accomplished this meet. Practice makes perfect😊 Robert
  13. When asked that question on the showfield my reply is neither of mine if driven would get over 10 MPG even if they fell over a cliff Robert
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