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rparigoris



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2025 6:06 pm    Post subject: Monowheel trailer questions Reply with quote
Hi Group
We have an open Factory Mono XS Trailer.
It has 4.80 x 8 tires we just replaced. The speed rating on the 6 ply tires is 71M which is supposedly 81mph. The load rating is 745lbs at 90psi.

Questions:
** What is the fastest speed you trailer at and for how long?
** What pressure do you run in the tires? I believe it should be 90psi no matter the load?
** Do you have an airspeed limit that you try not to exceed? Vehicle speed plus headwind.
** How often do you stop and feel that the bearings and or tires to make sure they aren't excessively warm?
** Do you have a distance limit with small wheel trailer where if you need to exceed that distance, just put the entire Europa trailer on a proper car trailer?
**When putting the Europa trailer on a car trailer, do you load the trailer rudder first? Or rudder last?

Thx.
Ron P.

BTW, we installed LED lights on the trailer that are wired to the front of trailer. We installed another female flat 4 connector aft on the trailer. We also installed another one up front.
We purchased a wireless LED light kit. A transmitter connects to a flat 4. You put the lights anywhere you want. We will install them on 2 blades of the prop. Will sew up a slip on prop protector with LED holder. I forget the battery burn time, more than 6 hours though. They are USB chargeable.
At moment we have a set of wired lights that screw into our wing tip position light mount. we could still use them if we want, but may just get another set of wireless. This would also be easier with the long wings.
Will post pics when completed.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2025 11:46 pm    Post subject: Monowheel trailer questions Reply with quote
Ron, In UK speed limits for car + trailer are 60mph on motorways and 50 mph on single track roads. In EU limits generally slightly lower. I never had any hesitation towing 100+ miles at those sort of speeds nor any problems. Never concerned about head winds, nor axle/tyre temperature Didn’t have a specific inflation pressure- just blew them up sufficiently that they were not bulging under load. Would not have occurred to me to put the trailer & plane on a car trailer.
Happy trailing!, David

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--> Europa-List message posted by: "rparigoris" <rparigor(at)hotmail.com (rparigor(at)hotmail.com)>Hi GroupWe have an open Factory Mono XS Trailer.It has 4.80 x 8 tires we just replaced. The speed rating on the 6 ply tires is 71M which is supposedly 81mph. The load rating is 745lbs at 90psi.Questions:** What is the fastest speed you trailer at and for how long?** What pressure do you run in the tires? I believe it should be 90psi no matter the load?** Do you have an airspeed limit that you try not to exceed? Vehicle speed plus headwind.** How often do you stop and feel that the bearings and or tires to make sure they aren't excessively warm?** Do you have a distance limit with small wheel trailer where if you need to exceed that distance, just put the entire Europa trailer on a proper car trailer?**When putting the Europa trailer on a car trailer, do you load the trailer rudder first? Or rudder last?Thx.Ron P.BTW, we installed LED lights on the trailer that are wired to the front of trailer. We installed another female flat 4 connector aft on the trailer. We also installed another one up front.We purchased a wireless LED light kit. A transmitter connects to a flat 4. You put the lights anywhere you want. We will install them on 2 blades of the prop. Will sew up a slip on prop protector with LED holder. I forget the battery burn time, more than 6 hours though. They are USB chargeable. At moment we have a set of wired lights that screw into our wing tip position light mount. we could still use them if we want, but may just get another set of wireless. This would also be easier with the long wings. Will post pics when completed.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-Li-= --> http://wsp; - List Contribution Web Site -nbsp; "https://matronics.com/contribution" target="_blank" rel="noopener nore===


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 8:16 pm    Post subject: Monowheel trailer questions Reply with quote
Q1 - 65 mph
Q2 - Once the trailer was fully loaded, I would take the trailer to a scale then divide that weight by two. I would then check the tire manufacturer's website for a load chart for "that" tire. I would then add 10-15 psi safety factor and use that pressure. Softer ride and proper thread wear.
Q3 - Individual call. Each person knows how well their equipment is secured.
Q4 - At each fuel stop. But I use a handheld IR thermometer. No use having a burnt hand AND a burnt bearing.
Q5 - With regular stops to allow the tires to cool, my only limitation is how much I want to run each day.
Q6 - Again, owner/driver decision on loading your trailer and then whether you load the trailer onto and off the trailer without the use of a tow vehicle. Otherwise, you are limited to rear mounting in order to push the trailer on and pull it off.
Just my 2 cents or 2 pennies.
Mike Duane
Europa XS
Chandler, AZ

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--> Europa-List message posted by: "rparigoris" <rparigor(at)hotmail.com (rparigor(at)hotmail.com)>

Hi Group

We have an open Factory Mono XS Trailer.

It has 4.80 x 8 tires we just replaced. The speed rating on the 6 ply tires is 71M which is supposedly 81mph. The load rating is 745lbs at 90psi.

Questions:

** What is the fastest speed you trailer at and for how long?

** What pressure do you run in the tires? I believe it should be 90psi no matter the load?

** Do you have an airspeed limit that you try not to exceed? Vehicle speed plus headwind.

** How often do you stop and feel that the bearings and or tires to make sure they aren't excessively warm?

** Do you have a distance limit with small wheel trailer where if you need to exceed that distance, just put the entire Europa trailer on a proper car trailer?

**When putting the Europa trailer on a car trailer, do you load the trailer rudder first? Or rudder last?

Thx.

Ron P.

BTW, we installed LED lights on the trailer that are wired to the front of trailer. We installed another female flat 4 connector aft on the trailer. We also installed another one up front.

We purchased a wireless LED light kit. A transmitter connects to a flat 4. You put the lights anywhere you want. We will install them on 2 blades of the prop. Will sew up a slip on prop protector with LED holder. I forget the battery burn time, more than 6 hours though. They are USB chargeable.

At moment we have a set of wired lights that screw into our wing tip position light mount. we could still use them if we want, but may just get another set of wireless. This would also be easier with the long wings.

Will post pics when completed.

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