3,245 mile trip - tire pressure recommendation?
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All, I'm will be taking a 3,245 mile road trip with the Ultima and towing a light trailer, what tire pressure do you recommend for the highway? Thanks...
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Edited by 2001ultima on Saturday 31st January 02:25
I couldn't imagine a worse drive than dragging a trailer around for 6-7 hours a day for seven days, have you got a flat cap and pipe to go with it?
Ditch the trailer, pack the side pods carefully and conservatively, a set of underwear per day and a couple of shirts should do!
As for the question.
I'd keep the tyres to your "normal" pressure. Of course if you really do put a trailer on you will need to compensate for hitch weight.
Ditch the trailer, pack the side pods carefully and conservatively, a set of underwear per day and a couple of shirts should do!
As for the question.
I'd keep the tyres to your "normal" pressure. Of course if you really do put a trailer on you will need to compensate for hitch weight.
If you know the exact course of your trip ship some STUFF out to the mid point in a pelican box with a preprinted return label to your house. Swap out your clothes at that point repack the box with the dirty stuff and ship it home. Particularly over there you guys get so few chances, due to the weather, and long winters, to really enjoy a trip of that length forget the trailer, smell a little bit and enjoy yourselves. Lee
2001ultima said:
All, I'm will be taking a 3,245 mile road trip with the Ultima and towing a light trailer, what tire pressure do you recommend for the highway? Thanks...
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If you turn up to that event with a trailer behind an Ultima you will be the laughing stock of the event.http://www.onelapofamerica.com/
Edited by 2001ultima on Saturday 31st January 02:25
Tyre pressures for the Ultima. I would suggest 18psi front and 21 rear.
There must be a support vehicle for the event. Get someone else to deliver your 'kit' to the start and put it in the support vehicle.
Paul
PS. On the trailer front. The trailer axle needs to be at least the same distance from the ball hitch as the wheelbase on the car. It is the only way it will be stable at speed and not be a bugger to reverse.
All, This is the Cannonball Run, no support vehicle is allowed. The trip will include 19 events (road tracks, oval track, drag strip, wet and dry skid pad) and highway check points. I'll need to bring spare tires, tools, jacks, brake pads, oil & filter, gas, bicycle, helmet, suit, gas, food, water, etc.. I found the following photos, one of an Ultima that participated in the 2006 event that towed, picture of hitch and a viper photo'd towing a trailer.
I don't see how you could do the event with only the side pods. Sending a box to the mid point is not a bad idea but still won't work.
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads9/ultimapipe...
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads9/ultimapipe...
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PS. On the trailer front. The trailer axle needs to be at least the same distance from the ball hitch as the wheelbase on the car. It is the only way it will be stable at speed and not be a bugger to reverse.
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Paul, Sounds about right, the trailer is a 4x8 feet.
I don't see how you could do the event with only the side pods. Sending a box to the mid point is not a bad idea but still won't work.
http://www.onelapofamerica.com/images/history/2015...
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads9/ultimapipe...
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads9/ultimapipe...
[quote=Storer
PS. On the trailer front. The trailer axle needs to be at least the same distance from the ball hitch as the wheelbase on the car. It is the only way it will be stable at speed and not be a bugger to reverse.
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Paul, Sounds about right, the trailer is a 4x8 feet.
2001ultima said:
All, I'm will be taking a 3,245 mile road trip with the Ultima and towing a light trailer, what tire pressure do you recommend for the highway? Thanks...
http://www.onelapofamerica.com/
Is it April 1st ?? http://www.onelapofamerica.com/
Edited by 2001ultima on Saturday 31st January 02:25
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May be a good alternative to a rack
May be a good alternative to a rack
Trailer is pretty much mandatory for the event to transport equipment during the transit sections. All participants use them if the space in their car is not enough to hold a spare set of tires and associated equipment for several track days.
The trailer should support the additional weight, so the standard tire pressure should be fine. I'm extremity envious, this will be a huge adventure.
The trailer should support the additional weight, so the standard tire pressure should be fine. I'm extremity envious, this will be a huge adventure.
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