Tire recommendation

What manufacturer would you recommend for replacement tires for my 2006 Brenderup Royal TC?

Hey, thanks for asking!  I'm not a tire expert, so I suggest finding a trailer company or dealer near you and get their opinion.  Second best is to get to a quality tire store (other than Walmart) for an opinion.  We have tried passenger car tires and had no adverse affects.  If you do a lot of rough roads (like most TX two lane roads) you might want something with a higher rating.

Be sure to be armed with your trailer weight capacity so you get a tire with enough load carrying capacity. 

I don't think worring too much about tires is that trailer tires have a much easier life than cars and trucks... the surfaces do get used for braking, but that's the only time that they really mean any7thing in handling.  If properly inflated they should track well.  They aren't used for acceleration.  Load carrying is their primary use so check the ratings of your trailer and at least match that.   Keep them properly inflated.  They are more likely to suffer from age and ultraviolet light damage than anything else.

If you don't like spending $0.75 to use the air pumps at a quick mart, go throuth the DIESEL truck lanes at a truckstop and use the airlines there.  They are always free, have lots of pressure, it's a safe space even at night.  The air hose will be right at the fuel pumps (along with  hose for water.)

RV dealers recommend replacing tires in about 7 years, just due to age.  Here's how to find the year and month a tire was manufactured.

Sorry I don't have a more definitive answer.

Jeff

Paint and cracks?

Quesion:  I own a 2009 Solo and I would like to paint the exterior walls. Do you recommend painting the exterior body, (not the fiberglass top)? Can you recommend the type of paint I should use? 

Also, can you suggest what can be used to fill the cracks? I just noticed a rather large crack on the bottom of the ramp, above the licence plate. 

My thoughts...

I'm not sure about the best paint.  Some lowes stores have good paint people, but you might do better at Ace or True Value.  I've had good experiencew with Sherwin Williams, but that was mostly with house paint.

Maybe even a boat dealer or a body shop could help you.  Whover it is I would them to walk out to the trailer so they can see what the material is before they offer a suggestion.

Filling cracks is a good question.  I haven't had to do that on my trailer, but on other projects envolving plastic products I've had really good luck with JB Weld, sold at auto supply stores.  I have been using clear, but they may also make white.  It's epoxy so you have to do it in small batches because it cures quickly.

If you just want to get it sealed from water you could use any good silicone caulk.  You can get it in white or clear in tubes from something the size of a tube of toothpaste to something you would use in a caulking gun.  Ace or True Value always have that stuff.

Send pics of what your trailer looks like and then again when you're finished.

 You can always call most any time if you want to discuss something.

Happy Trails!

Jeff Kurtz

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