A tag is not required since SC does not require one (kind of like an inspection sticker). I have been told that you may get stopped initially but, you should not have any issues once the officer sees you are from a state that does not require trailer tags. I’ve never been stopped. I do know they look for straps, at least in the Keys.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
If you aren’t going to repair trailer brakes, I’d pull wheels and take a good look at your truck brakes.
Stopped in Homestead by FHP. Professional but very firm. He stopped me for not having a tag but said all was OK if THE TOW VEHICLE had a South Carolina registration. I had cable safety chains on the trailer and he didn’t say anything about them. He DID give me a warning for having brakes on only one axel!
The dude had a big gun, reflective sun glasses and sounded like Joe Friday. Scared the pee out of us.
ZX
I have an alum. tool box with these items in it bolted to the trailer tounge. It has saved the day many times!
Drug a Trailer to the keys 25 straight years, we got stopped 2 times for no tag, but were let go with a warning. Was the victim of an accident one year (we were hit by a Florida driver) and FHP issued a no tag ticket. In trying to beat the ticket, SCDMV pointed out to me the exception in the SC law that says we must abide by tag laws in requiring states. We then began purchasing $15 temp tags since then. No tags are just a reason to be pulled and checked and all you can do is hope they are in a good mood or in a hurry.
Another good recommendation is to carry a complete hub assembly and a spare prop.
I was told that you had to have trailer brakes on any trailer that was hauling a boat 20’ or larger. It did not say they had to work. Was thinking about taking mine down to the keys but do not have a trailer with brakes.
Ricky Friedenberg
Savannah, GA
2004 Sea Pro 206
1975 Mako 171 Angler
great thread, thank you.
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS LEGAL IN YOUR HOME STATE, YOU CANT BE REQUIRED TO CHANGE IT FOR EVERY STATE YOU TRAVEL IN…
IF THAT WERE THE CASE, THEN A STATE THAT REQUIRES A FRONT TAG ON YOUR TRUCK WOULD BE ILLEGAL FOR US TO DRIVE OUR VEHICLE IN.
tAKE ALL YOUR LUG NUTS LOOSE AND GREASE THEM AND REINSTALL THEM.
BUY A CHEAP LASER THERMOMETER. EVERYTIME YOU GET GAS, CHECK THE TEMP OF THE TIRES AND THE HUBS.
THEY WILL GET HOT BEFORE THEY FAIL.
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yaaaa, about that state by state laws issue.
My home state does not require me to have insurance but try get J.W. Pepper in SC to fathom that one.
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IF YOUR VEHICLE IS LEGAL IN YOUR HOME STATE, YOU CANT BE REQUIRED TO CHANGE IT FOR EVERY STATE YOU TRAVEL IN.. IF THAT WERE THE CASE, THEN A STATE THAT REQUIRES A FRONT TAG ON YOUR TRUCK WOULD BE ILLEGAL FOR US TO DRIVE OUR VEHICLE IN.
This. If you had to abide by other state’s motor laws, you’d have to stop and get your car inspected s soon as you crossed a state border that required vehicle inspections.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
Ordered my Biennial tag yesterday. $10 and can be moved between trailers registered to me. I did this mainly to keep FHP from pulling me for no tag.
I also bought an inexpensive temp reader. What temp range is good for bearings and what temp should I start worrying for possible failure?
Funny, everyone here says take the Turnpike. I have made the trip over a dozen times myself. Took the turnpike a handful of times that was before the days of the prepay option. Usually added a fair amount of time to my travels plus the fees and where the heck are the gas stations on that thing? It has probably improved significantly since the last time I used it; however my last three trips down including the one I just took last week have all been with my kids. We now travel leaving Charleston at 6 PM taking 95 all the way to 1. Door-to-door 13 hours to just south of Big Pine including at least four stops for gas and food. Kids sleep through the night and traffic is generally very light. On the way down where usually hitting Miami between 4 and 6 AM and on the way back usually around 9 PM. Towing a boat I don’t think I could improve much on a 13 hour run for that trip. If I was making the trip during the day I would certainly consider the turnpike probably try to get on north of West Palm.
I am curious as well on the temperature range on the tires and hubs? Those infrared thermometers are certainly affordable these days and if they could be used to to prevent a failure roadside I would snatch one up in a skinny minute. I usually just use my hand at each gas stop and check both but the only time that’s going to really raise a flag with me is if it’s really warm.
I’ve been reading this forum for years. This is one of the best answered topics I remember.
With that, I’m bringing a heavy 25’ from here to Montauk for awhile.
I’m not sure how to get there, I hate the beltway and going up through Blue Ridge is too steep for me. Not so much going up them, but down.
Pretty sure I can get up to Jersey, but then what?
Intracoastal is not an option at this time.
thanks, I’ve been trailering for a long time and I learned So much.
“No… it’s okay, I know the way out…”
C1, Im with you on 95 and 1, I make better time! It has to do with time you leave I think!
95 is always fun.
1st time thru the GW Bridge toll plaza I didn’t square it off enough. Took a long time to get folks out of the way to back up enough. Hearing sux so I missed a lot of ‘compliments’ that day. 3 axles: big $.
Pot holes up North are as common as truck tire chunks in the Low Country.
I can’t imagine pulling that big boat of yours Dave.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
lots of great info on this one.
One thing that I didn’t see mentioned was a replacement/spare hub. Not really that expensive and if you have a bearing failure sometimes it’s as easy if not easier to replace the hub than getting the lugs off.
Chris had a great idea on removing lugs and greasing them and retorquing. I also like to smear a little heavy grease on the back side of the rim. They can rust to the hub and be a bugger to get off sometimes.
The suggestion of rags and gojo was a good idea.
for $20 bucks since you have a tandem axle you can’t beat one of these drive on trailer “jacks”.
Why Bruce?.. the ramblings of a disillusioned Hillary supporter.
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Originally posted by poly ballI believe Fred could witness trump pissing on an old homeless lady, and he’d tell him he’s doing a hell of a job, really soaking her.
Do something about the brakes before you leave either way…either take them off or replace them. I had one rusted and didn’t open all the way and got the tire so hot it exploded running 70 on I95. Also, run all or at least most of the fuel out of the boat before you leave…lightens it up a good bit. I pull a 23’ Sea Hunt with a Tundra, lock it out of 6th gear, set the cruise around 65 and let it roll. If I try that in fully automatic it switches from 6th down too much for my liking.
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Originally posted by Fred67lots of great info on this one.
One thing that I didn’t see mentioned was a replacement/spare hub.
you’re slippin ole man. DF hit that on the first page.
Besides a spare hub, those who have spindles that have some years on them. They make a bolt on unit to do a temp repair for a bent spindle you are unable to remove/replace on the fly.
5 bolt pattern aligns with mounting bracket holes. Box goes over spindle and tire is displaced a bit but ya have the tire on the road.
Also need to secure piston(s) in caliper or fluid level drops.
In the box of spare stuff put a few items to blank off a brake line in the event one gets damaged. I ran thru a business office parking lot once, got in by mistake and no easy path out. Put it in 4 high and ran over a bunch of bushes & curbs. Dragged a few out by the roots. Luckily no hydraulic lines were damaged, been carrying tools and parts ever since.
