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Look in the parts manual, get the part numbers and buy some. This is not an unnormal bearing. Should be able to get some at truck parts place. But why get new bearings?Thank you. Does anyone know where to get wheel bearings and such for these monsters?
So what about brakes ?I'm using a 1 ton Chevy crew cab.
The reason I ask is, depending on which version of the M200A1 you have (dualed, single wheeled, etc) most states require you having trailer baking ability for trailers over 3000 pds GVW. That's a long distance to drive not able to control braking and possibly not in compliance with state laws. A lot of people ride dirty in MVs, not following laws, licensing requirements, etc. Just make sure you do the research to see what the laws in the stated you are going through. Safety first.I'm using a 1 ton Chevy crew cab.
The reason I ask is, depending on which version of the M200A1 you have (dualed, single wheeled, etc) most states require you having trailer baking ability for trailers over 3000 pds GVW. That's a long distance to drive not able to control braking and possibly not in compliance with state laws. A lot of people ride dirty in MVs, not following laws, licensing requirements, etc. Just make sure you do the research to see what the laws in the stated you are going through. Safety first.
Yes I'm sure it is required to be used at some point I may have to look at a conversion or just selling the whole thing and doing something else. I hadn't planned to move to Tennessee so this is a new developmentI remember reading at some point that it is equipped with an air brake system it is required to be used. Don't remember where I read that though.
Even at 4000lbs if there is any kind of bad weather it could be iffy crossing the mountains without brakes.Its only about 4000lbs total. I'd pull it. If your worried about the 3k weight limit some states might have, put the genset in the bed of the truck and tow the trailer by itself. I'd let some air out of the tires so it offers a smoother ride.
Just my opinion.
In the late 70's, a friend of mine spent 8 months in the hospital when a moose ran out in front of his VW bug. He might have been a little sleepy also. He was coming down from Alaska to be stationed in Washington. That was the end of his military career. Probably hasn't gotten any better in the last little bit.Taking the ALCAN or a ferry? Going thru the mountains in the Yukon and BC is no joke. If you’re towing the full PU-802 without brakes take it slow. Very slow. And watch out for critters. Elk, moose, bison, bears, etc have no issues with standing in the road. Stopping quick with that trailer behind you may not be an option.
If anything the "critter" incidents have risen out here due to the encroachment on their habitat. Mostly just stupid deer walking down the center of the road. Though the mountain lions have started using the roads also. Probably following the deer.In the late 70's, a friend of mine spent 8 months in the hospital when a moose ran out in front of his VW bug. He might have been a little sleepy also. He was coming down from Alaska to be stationed in Washington. That was the end of his military career. Probably hasn't gotten any better in the last little bit.