trailers surge brakes - Page 3

reelapeelin · #21 10-15-2006, 01:57 PM

Pablo, I just went thru this entire thread and there's a can of worms here that you'll sort thru in time...

Pacifica's a helluva vehicle, but I doubt it'll stand up to more than just short-hauls to a nearby ramp...and if ya ever back it into saltwater, your wife will most likely KILL you over the resulting damage, then ALL your problems will be done ;D ... is there a transmission cooler on the Pacifica...needs to be if ya gonna tow w/ it ;) ...

...and to all the no-brakes-needed believers...ya shoulda been ridin' right-seat w/ me Fri-nite on I-85...I'm doin' 65...MORON in blinged-out old Caddy comes off the ramp, crosses into my lane and SLOWS DOWN ::) ...I've never gotten harder on a brake pedal than tryin' to avoid hittin' this obvious-insuranceless-idiot (O.I.I.)...couldn't swerve w/ trailer on and glad for all FOUR discs on the trailer...still can't believe no contact...SO CLOSE ...

My F-150 has Bemcos on front, discs all around; EXCELLENT braking power, but w/ out trailer brakes, I'd be turnin' in a claim as we speak...I'm SURE of it ;) :P ...

Tie-Down's 6600 actuator is great, but for best braking, put Kodiak's discs w/ it...JMHO... ;) ...

Good luck w/ it...post some pics when ya can and let us know how it goes... 8) ...

TheTinMan · #22 10-15-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by skpablo

TinMan. My owners manual and Uhaul who installed the hitch says 3500 #s. Hope they are right! Again agreed though it's probably better to be safe than sorry.

Sorry bout dat....didn't see the Pacifica part of your post, thought you were towing with Chrsler 300...my bad :-/

skpablo · #23 10-15-2006, 08:17 PM

All, thanks for all the information, advice, comments, and humor. This is a great site and I am glad to be aboard. I am sure I will be back to you guys with more questions soon and I prepare to install electronics and make small repairs.

I think I will stay very local until I repair the brakes. There is a boat ramp inmy neighgorhood via which I can be in the chesapeake in about 20 mins so I am sure I won't get bored soon.

As soon as I figure out how to do it. I will post a Pic the boat as she looks presently.

skpablo · #24 10-16-2006, 08:32 PM

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turbinedoctor · #25 10-16-2006, 09:42 PM

Nice boat you got there

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skpablo · #26 10-16-2006, 10:46 PM

Thanks Turbo.

Motor checked out OK according to Marina. Had the carbs done. Been working on it cosmetically. Need bottom paint. Maybe this weekend. Gotta sand prime and paint the lower unit of the O/B. Bimini being repaired. New cushions being made.

Want to get her out on the bay before it gets too cold.

reelapeelin · #27 10-17-2006, 08:47 AM

Pablo, that's a great lookin' '88...you gonna enjoy that...keep us posted on what ya do w'/ her...looks like a full-width seat across back...

...and GA numbers...where'd ya find it?
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macojoe · #28 10-17-2006, 10:26 AM

Looks nice!! Welcome to boaters hell!! No better place in th world!.

TheTinMan · #29 10-17-2006, 11:34 AM

Nice rig Pablo! ;)

any pics of the interior? We love boat porn!

skpablo · #30 10-17-2006, 09:05 PM

TinMan,

Will snap some pics of interior. It's in pretty good shape.

Reelapeelin,

My brother bought and owned the boat 1989-2002. Orginally in CT and then he moved it to Michigan after transferring to Chicago. In 2002 he begged me to buy it but I didn't so a family friend in Atlanta bought it. When I heard the friend now wanted to sell it I decided it needed to be back in the family.

Brother kept in pristine condition in all aspects. Unfortunately family friend did not.

She has never seen salt water. Only Fresh. Which is why I am a little baffled by the degradation of the lower unit of the outboard.

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