victorialynn2

Haha. I am picturing the same size tire on the hauler. ? (I know that’s not what you mean.)

I think I’m going to get the Goodyear’s mentioned above. Sounds like better speed rating and maybe just all around better tire. I bought the best the shop could get initially without a long wait. He got them from San Antonio so he should have had a good selection, although in retrospect I see a lot of complaints online about them. I think I got a bad batch or I need to check the pressure more often. I have a gauge in my truck. Dad had one in every glove box. I will start checking every morning. I can’t even change a tire by myself and I drive a lot of very rural highway. Safety and maintenance has always been a priority.

The issue of heat has been mentioned several times. I don’t tow in the summer. Only when I hauled the Model A do I remember one day it was pretty warm going through New Mexico. I time my trips by mild weather mostly, particularly so I can sleep in the truck between 32-60 degrees at night and no snow, extreme rain, etc.

I have a tow package with beefed up suspension on my TRD Pro. The hauler is all metal, heavy duty and I went through all the weight numbers with multiple people, including the place I have the trailer serviced and bought the tires. It should be up for the job. It handles perfect behind the Tundra. I can even go through a drive through with it. It is a 2001 RTS car hauler and these are not heavy cars. I have had it rewired and the bearings packed twice and new tires purchased in 6/15. I will dig up the specs on the trailer. I have NEVER had sway or bouncing issues even when I haul a 20 foot RV. This set up towes great except the tire issues. The first tire completely failed with no evidence of puncture and this one just deflated with no evidence of puncture? ?‍♀️ We see no evidence why it failed. I had just had the tires checked by the selling dealer when the bearings were done. Maybe they didn’t actually check the pressure even though they said they did? I am religious about maintenance on the truck and trailer. I even use synthetic oil in the truck and change it every 5 k. I always get both checked over before each trip. The one one thing may be speed, although why they sell tires in Texas that are rated 60 MPH, I don’t know. I typically go about 70 MPH when the limit allows. I don’t see any trailers go 60 MPH in states with 75-85 MPH limits that are not overloaded. Both failures happened immediately after having bearings packed and trailer inspected by the same shop and requested tire pressure checked. The first time they installed the tires new.

That’s exactly where I am going tomorrow. Thank you! One more question, if this tire’s load rating is 2k per tire, is that per tire? I have 4 total on the car hauler. I assume I subtract the weight of the trailer and that gives me what I can haul?

I do not use a distribution hitch or sway bar. Would that help distribute weight on the tires better?

I think I need a higher speed rated tire. My Tundra can read the Texas speed limit signs. I will look for that article.

I hear Goodyear are not made anymore?

There is a guarantee but I ditched the first one by accident before I made it back to Texas. Also I doubt after a couple years there will be any warranty worth carting the bad tire home then back to Texas. I paid for tire warranty at America’s tire last time I replaced one but I tried to use fix a flat to make it out of the boonies so I doubt they will honor it. I don’t know why they are failing. I just had the bearings packed and the trailer inspected and went about 170 miles before it went flat. The first time I made it about 400 miles when they were newly purchased. Neither time was the weather hot. It was in the 60’s today and dry.

Seems like this has been discussed before perhaps? I purchased new tires for my 16’ car hauler a couple years ago. The brand is Carlisle. 2 of the 4 have gone flat. The first one within 400 miles of new and a second one today with lots of good tread still on them. I’d say they have under 15k miles (3 trips of 4400 miles each). Half of those miles are empty. I’ve hauled a Model A, 70 Bronco and the 55 Chevy with it. None particularly heavy. Is there a better tire I should consider? I’m interested in safety and willing to pay more for a good tire. I was told these were good and would do the job, but something is not working.

I was thinking more for the car shipping/insurance. No compensation and those are all expenses, at least when I travel for work.

Yes, I got the same questions. I was like why my DL#? She said something about needing for travel arrangements. Yes I believe that was her name.

Congrats! Michelle Redwine initially contacted me. We emailed also and I found her LinkedIn and IMDB. This last gal I forget her name. They said it it would be mid to late February, but I didn’t get the impression it’s a done deal. Do you already have your travel arrangements?

Agree!

They asked me if I had special requests or needs. I guess I should have asked for only green M&M’s or something to sound like I fit into Hollywood. ??? I’m getting nervous that this may actually happen. I think it would be interesting to see a back stage look at Hollywood though.

The stop is fine. The fear is a possible search which would take hours/days and having no help putting it all back. It’s like a huge jigsaw puzzle the way things are packed. Plus exposure to weather is an issue and taking care of two dogs if I got delayed. And having things tied down just so, so they won’t flap around, ruin paint, etc. several layers of tie downs are in use. I am sure I’d sink into a crying mass and give up. I can’t imagine dealing with something like that. I assure you, I’m against drugs as much as the next person, but I also don’t want to fear a search when hauling all these parts. I have to have people pack this stuff for me. I don’t have the strength to do it alone. It would be an absolute nightmare for no reason at all. I have never been in trouble in my entire life and I’m not doing anything now to get in trouble!

Here are a few. I have a ton of parts from a Jeepsterman, etc. The plan is to haul it to Oregon and get it on eBay.

They were not with me this particular time.

Yes Sir. I am respectful of authority. I wouldn’t want their job and I do appreciate what they do, except when you hear of LEO’s that abuse their power. This officer was professional and fairly kind.

I had them on (I have to drive with them even when it’s cloudy as my eyes are very sensitive). I lifted them and said “Do I look like I do drugs?” , or something to that effect. I guess I was a bit indignant. ?

What is that?

Ah... well that is a good discription of how I felt. I asked if he wanted to see my POA to prove why I was in TX. Haha I guess I just know there are so many ways for me to prove my situation that I don’t worry about it. Between the paperwork, photographs and various websites, my life is pretty well documents for better or worse!

I just don’t look like a criminal. I’ve been stopped a few times without tickets. LOL

The officer admitted after he checked me out that the “profile” was Oregon plates and the truck with a covered bed. They couldn’t/didn’t ever see the parts as they were under the bed cover. He said he trusted me and wouldn’t ask me to show him what was in there. I said “I don’t even have any speeding tickets” and he said “You still don’t”.

Many of you asked to me to keep you updated. I received another call from Discovery requesting confirmation of logistical information and I was told the chances are “pretty good” that the 57 will be on the show. She couldn’t tell me exactly the percentage who are interviewed vs. chosen, but she was encouraging. Final decisions will be made in a week or two it sounds like. We will see.