I did upgrade my Kendon single to the ride up version. Upgrade is available for 2003 and later trailers if yours is not already a "ride up" model. No way I was trying to load the B on that narrow standard ramp and trailer tail piece. Cost of that upgrade was about $500 from Kendon. Now I just ride it on and off. The chock guide rails on older trailers are also a little close together for the width of the B front tire, so tire rides up on the guides rather than just fitting between them. As a result you really have to hold the front wheel straight as it rides on the guide bars. I didn't like this so I also upgraded the chock and guide bar assemble to the newer style where the front tire bits between the bars, and there is no twisting effect. The chock is also much lower and adjustable for tire diameter which make for much easier loading and unloading. This upgrade was $200 from Kendon a couple of years ago. Wore out two tires in 5,000 miles because of too HIGH tire pressure after listening to all the idiots on the web who say to always run trailer tires at the maximum pressure. That is only valid if you are also at the maximum load. Tires on the Kendon are rated at about 1,300 pounds each (at least mine were) but the B on the trailer is only a 1,200 - 1,300 pound total load. I put new radials on, loaded the B and took it on some test runs for 50 miles at 65 mph. Settled on 38 pounds which yielded only a 3 pound pressure increase and a 12 - 15 degree temperature rise of the tire (well within limits). Got a much, much smoother ride. Then I happened to look at the FAQ's on the Kendon website and lo and behold their recommendation is 36 - 38 pounds!Originally Posted by jmdaniel
I DO NOT keep the spare on the trailer when trailering the B because the weight of the B makes the trailer ride too low and the spare will rub on the road over bumps. Hope this helps.
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