Horse on the Left...
This isn't Brenderup specific, but trailering in general.
Did you know that if you are hauling only one horse the horse should be on the left side of the partition?
This is not only better for your trailer, but better for the horse. The right side of the road is typically peppered with potholes, craters, bumps at intersections and clutter. With the horse on the left side the ride is nicer and the trailer doesn't have that 1,000 +/- pounds working on the suspension thru the rough spots. Your horse can enjoy a smoother trip.
At the same time, while car parts on the right side usually wear out quicker, trailers are the opposite. Now that the weight is on the left the bearings on that side take more abuse. Not a big deal, but since most entrance and exit ramps on the interstate are to the right, that puts the load more on the left side also.
When checking your bearings (jack up the trailer and wiggle the wheel side to side. spin the wheel and listen for noise) the left is where you will find the most worn bearings. It also appears that the rear bearing will be the first to go. The hitch keeps the front wheels from having quite as much load as the rear.
PS: If you don't agree with em that's fine... send your suggestions to Jeff@IdontGiveaHoot.com. (jk)
Happy Trails!
Jeff
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
I have had quite a few calls about flooring. There's not much that I have looked into yet, but here's an article that i found this evening: http://www.doubledtrailers.com/trailer_flooring.html
Things I am considering in my analysis of products are:
A 1000 pound horse is held up by two 500# footprints. You don't want to use wood that has any knots in those areas.
Urine is really caustic. Pressure treated would be a decent choice, and it tends to be cut from logs with few knots.
The rubber mat provides the footing, so the surface of the floor isn't terribly significant. I would really liek to replace the mats with a flooring product with holes in it for better drying and ventilation. I have such a mat that I kneel on when working on the truck, but I don't even know where it came from.
Lowes and Home Depot sell a decking product that is all recycled plastic. It's not cheap and it's heavy, but it's really a good candidate for this application.
Send your suggestions and photos of your trailer to Jeff@KurtzInPA.com
Happy Trails.
Jeff
Things I am considering in my analysis of products are:
A 1000 pound horse is held up by two 500# footprints. You don't want to use wood that has any knots in those areas.
Urine is really caustic. Pressure treated would be a decent choice, and it tends to be cut from logs with few knots.
The rubber mat provides the footing, so the surface of the floor isn't terribly significant. I would really liek to replace the mats with a flooring product with holes in it for better drying and ventilation. I have such a mat that I kneel on when working on the truck, but I don't even know where it came from.
Lowes and Home Depot sell a decking product that is all recycled plastic. It's not cheap and it's heavy, but it's really a good candidate for this application.
Send your suggestions and photos of your trailer to Jeff@KurtzInPA.com
Happy Trails.
Jeff
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
I had a call, today, from an owner 2004 Baron) who says the floor is getting soft around the drain holes.
My suggestion is, since the mat covers everything anyway, Go to a sheet-metal fabricating shop and get four 12 gauge plates (pieces) of stainless steel (BEST) or galvanized (OK) metal with holes matching the drain hole locations. Place one on the floor and one beneath the floor at each drain hole. Use 1/4 x 2" "carriage bolts" , one in the corner of each plate, with washers and lock washers on the piece under the floor.
Before you attache the top plate to above the floor, apply silicone caulk (aka silicone for kitchen, or bath, or windows) using a caulking gun around the hole and the perimeter of the plate. You can buy this stuff at any hardware store or Lowes/Home Depot.
If you are not a do-it-yourself'er, either ask the sheetmetal show if they will do it, or call around to body shops. Many auto mechanics will put it together if you get the components.
Make a note: Clean the bedding out of the trailer if it gets wet. Keep the windows and back door closed when in storage.
Happy Trails!
Jeff
570-401-4843
Jeff@KurtzInPA.com
My suggestion is, since the mat covers everything anyway, Go to a sheet-metal fabricating shop and get four 12 gauge plates (pieces) of stainless steel (BEST) or galvanized (OK) metal with holes matching the drain hole locations. Place one on the floor and one beneath the floor at each drain hole. Use 1/4 x 2" "carriage bolts" , one in the corner of each plate, with washers and lock washers on the piece under the floor.
Before you attache the top plate to above the floor, apply silicone caulk (aka silicone for kitchen, or bath, or windows) using a caulking gun around the hole and the perimeter of the plate. You can buy this stuff at any hardware store or Lowes/Home Depot.
If you are not a do-it-yourself'er, either ask the sheetmetal show if they will do it, or call around to body shops. Many auto mechanics will put it together if you get the components.
Make a note: Clean the bedding out of the trailer if it gets wet. Keep the windows and back door closed when in storage.
Happy Trails!
Jeff
570-401-4843
Jeff@KurtzInPA.com
Thursday, May 10, 2012
I talked to Rita last week and I think these folks will do a good job for us.
Soon I will start a BrenderHelp newsletter with tips on maintenance and such. Email me at Jeff@KurtzInPA.com to get on the newsletter mailing list.
Jeff
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Received:
Hi Jeff, we will be taking over for Jay Martin to sell Brenderup parts here
in the USA. We have been selling Brenderup Trailers since 1998 and know them
well. If you need anything for your Brenderup, feel free to contact us by phone
or email. We are just starting out so please have patience as we are waiting for
our first parts to arrive.
Andy
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Rita and Andy Kaulbach
Mountain Top Trailer Sales
454 West Main St
Tilton, NH 03276
1-603-494-9787 Andy
1-603-493-8057 Rita
www.mountaintoptrailers.com
Email: mtts@tds.net
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Andy
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Rita and Andy Kaulbach
Mountain Top Trailer Sales
454 West Main St
Tilton, NH 03276
1-603-494-9787 Andy
1-603-493-8057 Rita
www.mountaintoptrailers.com
Email: mtts@tds.net
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Monday, May 7, 2012
May 7th: Recent issues:
- Two people are looking for suggestions on replacing or reinforcing the floor where it has rotted around the bolts. Will be experimenting with solutions on Saturday.
My Baron was filling with water in the tack compartment when ti rains or when we wash it. I drilled drain holes right inside each door to help with drainage.
- Replacing the cylinders which assist with lowering the tailgate: Will investigate this weekend.
If you haven't already, you should frequently apply oil / WD-40 to the spaces in the tailgate hinge... Urine is pretty potent stuff and anything you can do to help keep the shaft of that huge hings from corroding is certain to help.
If you have questions or solutions, or know of a dealer that assists with Brenderup trailers please post the info or email to me at Jeff@KurtzInPA.com . If you just need to talk I answer at 570-401-4843.
Happy Trails,
Jeff
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- Two people are looking for suggestions on replacing or reinforcing the floor where it has rotted around the bolts. Will be experimenting with solutions on Saturday.
My Baron was filling with water in the tack compartment when ti rains or when we wash it. I drilled drain holes right inside each door to help with drainage.
- Replacing the cylinders which assist with lowering the tailgate: Will investigate this weekend.
If you haven't already, you should frequently apply oil / WD-40 to the spaces in the tailgate hinge... Urine is pretty potent stuff and anything you can do to help keep the shaft of that huge hings from corroding is certain to help.
If you have questions or solutions, or know of a dealer that assists with Brenderup trailers please post the info or email to me at Jeff@KurtzInPA.com . If you just need to talk I answer at 570-401-4843.
Happy Trails,
Jeff
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012: We are working on new contact information for an importer of Brenderup Parts. Please send an email to me at Jeff@KurtzinPA.com with your Brenderup issues and I will see if I can source an answer for you.
If you know of a trailer dealer who will work on Brenderup Trailers we welcome that information being posted or emailed for distribution also.
Happy Trailering!
Jeff
If you know of a trailer dealer who will work on Brenderup Trailers we welcome that information being posted or emailed for distribution also.
Happy Trailering!
Jeff
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