Originally Posted by JMDoering

Pop,
You hit it right on the head with this statement. I also had damage to our trailer, around $250 worth. Fortunately all the wreckage was confined to the side skirt, which was relatively easy to replace.


"I wonder why they don't have 2 spares on dual-axle trailers, then. Would make more sense, don't you all think?"

CPT,
After my experience, I pondered this also... Even crawled underneath to see if there was room to mount a second spare (there is not). I could hang one on rear hitch, but then the bicycles would stay at home. Best option for us was the monitoring system referred to above. Also eyeball checks whenever we stop.

Incidentally, the June, 2011, issue of Trailer Life, has a great article titled: Top 10 Towing Tips. One of the tips (#4) specifically addresses tire, bearing and brake maintenance and checks. Well worth reading, particularly now, at the beginning of the camping season.

Jim