Snowing indoors?

   I had an inquiry a couple weeks ago asking about how to keep snow from blowing in during the MN winters.  My suggestion was (Although I didn't use it because my daughter thought it would look s-t-u-p-i-d...   This is foam pipe insulation sold at Lowes or Home Depot in lengths of about 6 ft.  It's alredy slotted to slip over a pipe, so you can just snap it over the hatch door edges and help close some of that extra space.

I'm not certain that it is durable enough to last more than one season, or to stay in place when traveling, but it's cheap enough that replacing it wouldn't be painful.  

Happy Trails!   Jeff

Dusty question?

Question from one of our readers:   

On another topic, if anyone has any ideas on how to cut down the amount of dust that gets inside the trailer, I would appreciate the help!  It seems that these trailers were designed for use on European paved roads only, because my horse always looks like a large flour bag exploded in there with him after going down only a couple of miles of dry gravel road, which is not ideal for his lungs.  This happens even with the windows closed and the back flap up, as there is still a significant gap around the top flap that seems to create some kind of suction for road dust. I also tried it with the window open, to try to create airflow from front to back, but that did not help at all either.   I am considering trying to figure out how I could put a furnace filter in the window, so there is still some air flow, but I don't know what to do about the back.

 

Thanks!

 

KM
Calgary, AB

Brenderup Trailer Specificatons

I had a call this afternoon for specs on the wheels used on Brenderup.  With a quick search I found a link to a brochure which appears to have everything for the various models.  Let me know if you have success or if any of this info is in error.

Link to Brochure <<<

This just in!  So nice to receive positive feedback and hear that the parts are still available.

Hi Jeff,

I just wanted to thank you for the resources that you provide on your blog. I needed new gas struts and license plate lights for the ramp of my 2008 Baron TC, and was easily able to obtain them from Andy at Mountaintop. He was extremely helpful and easy to deal with, as well as knowledgeable about the parts that I needed for my particular year and model. Thanks again for providing information and resources for everyone who has these wonderful trailers!

Yours truly,

D.P.
Huntington, NY

Exterior maintenance

This has been a busy week about Brenderups... one call about replacing fibreglass panels and two about the gate cyclinders.

Here are a couple suggestions about the walls and exterior.   I use Mr. Clean Magic Erasers to clean the plastic surfaces at least once each season.  Use household detergent on the easy stuff and Goo-Gone or something strong on tree sap.  Careful working on the roof...   Hoses, water and ladders don't mix well.

Once clean, I started using a high quality UV protecterant laveled "303", "Marine/Recreational Clear Vinyl Protective Cleaner", found at boat sales and repair centers.  About $13/bottle but is reported to be the top product for protecting kayaks, boats and other plastic surfaces from UltraViolet degradation.

Here's the Google Search result <<<

AS for cracks in the walls, DON"T start by trying to remove the vinyl... I haven't heard of anyone having positive results for replacing the exterior surfaces.  Interiors are slightly easier.

Start by cleaning everything and trying to use a silicone glue/sealer (like for around bathtubs) to seal the cracks.

If anyone has positive experiences or suggestions they would be welcome!

Happy Trails,   Jeff

July 2016 update:

Happy Trails to all of you!  I received two calls recently for the cylinders which boost the ramp lift mechanism.  As far as I know, Andy is still importing them to the US.

Rita and Andy Kaulbach
Mountain Top Trailer Sales
454 West Main StTilton, NH 032761-
603-494-9787 Andy
1-603-493-8057 Rita

There are two posts I have updated, below, from a few years ago when I searched for suppliers in the UK.  Hopefully you can use them for a resource for parts.

If you have a trailer, or parts to sell, don't hesitate to post them here or email details to me.

Jeff Kurtz
BrenderHelp
717-620-9676
jeff@kurtzinpa.com

Possible alternate supplier from UK.

1/2/14:  Here are possible UK vendors who are interested in shipping individual orders to the USA.:  Listed in order received, no preference given to any.


GT Towing Limited:

Hi Jeff

We are no longer distributing the Brenderup range of Trailers

Try contacting Brenderup direct at the email below

Grzegorz.Henszke@brenderupgroup.com

Best of luck

Regards

Adam

G T Towing Ltd
Great North Road
Hatfield
Herts
AL9 5SD

Tel 01707 262526 Fax 08714 335662

sales@gttowing.co.uk www.gttowing.co.uk

~~~~~~~~   Feedback from one of the blog readers just a few days after I posted this: 

Hi Jeff, Just wanted to let you know that I ended up ordering through trailer-tek.com.  They were not very helpful with helping me find the exact parts I needed, but I paid $138 (including shipping) for an AK-LO brake shoe kit and 6 safety nuts and they were here in 2 days.  Through Mountain Top it would've been $300+ shipping...ouch.  Here's to hoping I have the right sizes and can get them installed properly!  Thanks for your help and feel free to pass the word on trailer-tek.   Cristin O.  January 9, 2014.   (by Jeff)

Adam Thurgood Director GT Towing Great North Road Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5SD TEL: 01707 262526 FAX: 08714 335662 E-MAIL: adam@gttowing.co.uk WEB: www.gttowing.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: This communication and the information it contains:-
(a) is intended for the recipient(s) or organisation(s) named and for no other person or organisation and
(b) may be confidential, legally privileged and protected by law.
(c) unauthorised use, copying or disclosure of any of it may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately.
G T Towing Limited is registered in England with company number 2583134. Vat Number: 230 1912 12
The registered office of G T Towing Limited is: Great North Road, Welham Green, Nr Hatfield, Herts. AL9 5SD

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TrailerTek:

Hello,

No problem shipping to the US. The shipping cost is calculated at the checkout. We list most running gear parts for Brenderup trailers but if you can't find what you need send the part no. or image and we will try to help.
Thank you for your enquiry and a Happy New Year to you too.
Karl Edan

TrailerTek

Warren Farm

Micheldever Station

Winchester

SO21 3AS

(01962) 77 49 88

(01962) 795 093

www.trailertek.com

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If you should contact any of these dealers, please let me know the results, particularly pricing and shipping costs.


Jeff Kurtz
www.BrenderHelp.com
570-401-48543

Keep those cards and letters coming!

Link to factory manual <<<

Here's a link to some detail on bearings available on Amazon.com:

http://brenderhelp.blogspot.com/2012/12/12192012.html

another parts supplier from the UK!

This just in from a UK supplier!!

Hi Jeff,

We are one of the UK’s largest Brenderup dealers and we are able to supply most parts, we have not sent items out to the US before but I’m sure we can find a courier that can help with this. The only items I think we may struggle to supply are larger items such as ABS lids and Mesh / extension side kits.

As for brake parts, bearings,  dampers etc we hold most of these in stock.

We are in the process of rebuilding or website and we should have most of the parts listed on there in the coming months.

Let me know exactly what parts you required and I can get back to you with some prices

kind regards

Stuart Kirk

Director

Vinten House

Target Business Centre

Bircholt Road

Park Wood Industrial Estate

Maidstone

ME15 9YY

T: 01622 233353
~~~~~~~~~  I am pleased to hear from this vendor and I specifically asked him about the pneumatic lift cylinders for the ramps...   Will let you all know what I hear back.     If you contact this vendor please send feedback so that we can know how well they may be as a supplier.   Jeff

July 2016

Good Morning from a hot Southern Illinois!  Hope your rides include shade and your travels include back roads and horses...

This post is just to let you know that, although I'm not directly involved with horses and trailers any longer, I'm still the engineer and tinker who put all these ideas together and I get calls for assistance often.

The phone is the quickest way to reach me... I don't always see emails as quickly as I would like.

Travel safe and let's keet the Brenderups on the road!

Jeff   717-620-9676