Trailering experiences...

Story 1:
I was on the Ohio turnpike, far from home, many years ago with my old Hobie 16, when I look in my rear view mirror and see one side of the cat much lower then normal. The trailer was made of galvanized U shaped steel( "[" shaped since on its side) and just behind the wheel on one side the top and middle of the [ section had ripped apart. The bottom of the [ was still attached and the sailbox (plywood) was holding it up some in the back middle so it did not drag. I had a wheel jack for the front that I was able to clamp on with its U bolts across the crack. It held for the remainder of the trip.

Story 2:
Trailer had been sitting unmoved for a couple years (boat on beach) and I repacked bearings one side but could not get the other side out. A bad sign. I greased as best I could but 15 minutes into a 12 hour drive, on a Sunday, towards home, heard a horable screeching sound. Was very lucky to find and old style service station with a service bay that could work on it. The owner was only one on duty and did not want do it, but listened to my plea that I had to get home and was 12 hours from home. Also luckily the one boat parts store in town was open on a Sunday. I now have "Bearing Buddies" and grease gun. Highly recommended.