Have You Done Any Mods?

I found out that its not illegal for a dealer to put any tire he wants on a trailer even if its not recomended.  I think in my case they put it on to make the used 178 trailer more attractive.

If you really feel the need for and/or will be driving in snowy conditions with your trailer, there are ST tires available with snow tread.  eTrailer has some, but they're pretty pricey, [https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Tires-and-Wheels/Westlake/WST34FR.html]. For most of us, we don't do much snow camping and in the off chance one must occasionally travel in snowy conditions requiring the extra traction, chains may be an easier and less costly alternative.  Also keep in mind that some states require trailer tires to be chained up when there are chain controls in effect for other vehicles, even for 4x4's with snow tires.  Best to check the rules where you anticipate snow driving before leaving.  For example, https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/documents/chainrequire-a11y.pd.  Personally, if I had to confront driving in the snow with treacherous conditions or chain controls in effect, unless I was trying to run from the sheriff, I'd just wait until the weather improved and/ or the chain controls were taken down.  

With dual axils you at least have a extra safety feature.

Interesting what you heard.  I can only tell what I heard from tow truck operators and the major Tire Repair in Indianapolis.

What I failed to mention was it took me 3 tow/tire repair trucks before I found one that would change the different model/rating tire at 9pm on a Saturday.  I was a Liability issue on their part if they changed it.   Each told me horror stories of what they have seen including the Tire place that that I finally found, as well as 2 RV dealers that we stop at during our 7,000 mile trip.  The tire dealer explained in detail why it was a bad idea and he spoke from experience... especially when he found out I was at cruising speed on major interstates and high Mt passes with no guard rails.   

You bring up a good point about what manufacture's recommend.   If they recommend it then it might be ok for that model. 

There's a lot of info out there so folks need to make their own informed decisions. The point is moot for me as my new trailer is a tandem axle with a common ST tire size. That said, I will stay with ST tires on this rig.

- dual batteries (grouo 24 12v flooded)

- 1000 watt inverter with dedicated circuits

- Additional shelf in pantry

- 10" mattress

- Battery monitor with smart shunt

- in cabinet lighting

- LT tires rather than ST

- Weight distribution hitch Fastway E2

- Portable solar hardwired to battery bank (fused)

- Coffee table rather than dinette table

- Faucet with pull down sprayer

- Cover for two burner stove top to use as extra counter space

- Upgraded Dometic thermostat

- Magnetic door latches

- Rearview camera

- TV swivel

- Electric tongue jack