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Originally Posted by CAmark
IF the equipment is available, could the spare be loaded to the TM in the 1/2 inflated configuration, then, after raising the carrier bar, be inflated to "full-up" with a 12v or 120v compressor.
Mark
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Yes, that would work. But I wouldn't like to be on the side of the road for ANY longer than necessary. I've packed the trailer away for several weeks, but I'll be doing my "stretch out the street-side hanger" fix on the day before the next trip. Although the "fix" is obvious, I'll again post pictures.
I've already bought parts, here's what I chose:
aluminum flat bar, 1/8" x 2" wide x 36" long. I will cut this into 4 pieces of equal size, so that each "extension" is built using a piece of aluminum on both sides of the original steel. Length TBD.
4 each, although MAYBE I'll upgrade to eight each: stainless hex cap screws, 5/16 x 1". lockwashers and nuts to match.
If built with only 4 bolts, there's only one bolt on each connection between aluminum "extension" and original steel. But stainless is really strong, I feel that the (small) 5/16 bolt is a better choice than moving up to 3/8" bolts because the bigger hole would weaken the aluminum bars.
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If I can borrow a good rotary cutting tool from a neighbor, the whole job will take about 10 minutes (plus waiting for paint on the cut steel ends to dry). If I have to hacksaw the TM bar, twice, it's slower.
Multiple beers.
Bought parts for the "extension". Will use aluminum.
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