Gary Lewis
New Member
- Feb 19, 2015
- 153
- Boat Info
- Tabs, Halon, dual batteries & switches, & aluminum trailer. Towed w/a 2015 F150 w/3.5L EB
- Engines
- 6.2L MPI w/BIII spinning 22" Hill Marine FourX4's
We are closing in on the day to leave for the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, which will be a 2200 mile tow. I'm just about done with everything I can think of in preparation. But, maybe I'm missing something that you'll spot. So, here's what I've done:
So, what am I missing?
Also, is there any reason to put a ratchet strap or two on the outdrive to keep it from swinging or bouncing?
TIA,
Gary
- Trailer and truck tires are aired up, inc the spares. The trailer tires are rated for max load at 50 PSI so I have them at 45 PSI
- Bearings are packed and properly adjusted, and the Bearing Buddies are full
- Brakes are adjusted - to lockup and then backed off 10 clicks
- Brake breakaway battery is charged
- All nuts/bolts on the trailer are tight, inc lug nuts
- Tiedowns bow/stern are new and are on
- Lights are new LED units and work perfectly
- The boat is/will be empty of all contents and they are/will be between the axles in the truck
- The covers will be on and tensioned with the poles, and I'll use hull-saver tape to ensure the snaps don't come loose
- The bilge will be clean and dry
- The bimini has been dropped to below the level of the windshield
- I have locks for the lug nuts, trailer connector, draw bar, and chains, and a shankless ball to stuff in when the trailer is disconnected
- I even have a lock to ensure the Hill Marine BIII props aren't stolen
- The batteries are on trickle chargers
- The boat's oil and filter have been changed and I have spare oil, just in case
- Tools:
- On the boat I have a very thorough set of tools
- In the truck I also have a set of tools as well as a jack and lug wrench for the trailer wheels
So, what am I missing?
Also, is there any reason to put a ratchet strap or two on the outdrive to keep it from swinging or bouncing?
TIA,
Gary