The tilt feature has saved my ass many times, short trailers are harder to back, for sure. Yes you can do it but longer is easier. You can absolutely misalign a trailer. It may "align itself" but with a big sail (read inflated raft) on the back it will constantly be being pushed behind the tow vehicle and you will see wear on the outside of one tire and on the inside of the other...boom half the tire life. The tires may get hot being under inflated, but they get hotter hitting the pavement at an angle when not properly aligned. Go to any trailer manufacturer and ask. They don't go to greatest passions to align for aesthetics.
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So talk to me about changing to a longer tongue. How is that done? Tongue extender?I'd agree with Maxpower, get the longest tongue you can find and if the deal is right they're really easy to replace with longer.
Thanks. Pics would be helpful.At Home Depot, in the plumbing get supply section- you will find a threaded steel pipe- 1 1/2" IIRC. Near the threaded pipes are threaded 90 degree angles, and threaded drilled base plates. Buy some PVC that is slightly larger diameter so it rolls on the pipe. I cut mine into three sections and slid it onto the threaded pipe (added some axel grease- but probably not necessary). Screw the drilled bases to the back of that rear-most cross piece of yours and you have your roller. Working great GREAT for me- cheap, easy, works. Holler if you need pics- for me it was a simple, affordable solution. I added a winch up front on an angled mount that I had a welder fab up for me.
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They don't change the way the trailer backs, just give you more room between load and bumper, usually for use with campers etc. the issue with short trailers is the distance between coupler and axleThanks. Pics would be helpful.
I have seen hitch receiver extenders. Extra 8-18 inches. Do these work?
Thanks. That makes sense. I guess I'll just learn to be a better trailer backer-upper. Sadly I was not born with that gene thoughThey don't change the way the trailer backs, just give you more room between load and bumper, usually for use with campers etc. the issue with short trailers is the distance between coupler and axle
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