Posted under the "correct section" Techies' Corner.
For those utilizing leveling blocks/mounts with a trailer mate. The manufacturer/supplier in Adelaide advises that the Trailer Mate plate is placed on say 300 x 300 piece of checker plate.
This allows the trailer mate upright unit to move when the rig releases from the tow vehicle and not cause damage to the shaft.
Believe me I know from experience and have personally picked up a replacement shaft in Adelaide from the supplier of Trailer Mates. AND for those "cheap skates" out there there are several imitations of the real thing. The real mickey mouse trailer mate is around $400-.
Posted under the "correct section" Techies' Corner.
For those utilizing leveling blocks/mounts with a trailer mate. The manufacturer/supplier in Adelaide advises that the Trailer Mate plate is placed on say 300 x 300 piece of checker plate.
This allows the trailer mate upright unit to move when the rig releases from the tow vehicle and not cause damage to the shaft.
Believe me I know from experience and have personally picked up a replacement shaft in Adelaide from the supplier of Trailer Mates. AND for those "cheap skates" out there there are several imitations of the real thing. The real mickey mouse trailer mate is around $400-.
JohnR
Hi John R,
Sorry to say it. LOOKS to me like you've been HAD. Pays to shop around. Kind Regards, Jim
jim
like you I purchased mine from repco 18 months ago and because they mucked me around it was discounted to $300
I even got a hat in the package along with the brackets and wheel and flat plate
trail a mate also do a blue mark 2 version which is capable of atm o 3500kg (mine is red and has atm of 2900kg) and it has a 60mm shaft (instead of 50mm)
so you do have to use the bracket that comes with it
maybe the mark 2 version is $400
blaze
calling other members fools idiots and cheapskates surely falls under "personal attack" or at least unfriendly
I can only speak for myself but nothing in my post was disparaging of johnr
below is part of the forum rules
brian
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blaze calling other members fools idiots and cheapskates surely falls under "personal attack" or at least unfriendly I can only speak for myself but nothing in my post was disparaging of johnr
below is part of the forum rules
brian
Since starting in 2005, this forum has gained a reputation as being friendly, welcoming and inclusive. We are determined to safeguard that reputation and expect members to follow some basic ground rules.
Posters should refrain from personal attacks. We welcome and encourage healthy discussion and debate but do expect members to show courtesy and respect to one another at all times. If any member or visitor has any concerns about the nature of any of the threads on the forum, or about a specific poster, they should contact the Webmaster immediately and the appropriate action will be taken.
Thankyou Brian,
I second that.
Sleep tight and step out on the right side of the bed in the morning.
Kind Regards, Jim 
