Thanks for the kind words fellas! I started having issues with the surge brakes when I took it to Paul's last week. Started bunny hopping when I slowed down. It didn't do that when it was fully loaded.

I did a little research on the issue, and apparently there is a little shock in the lunette surge brake mechanism that goes bad. It is also not fun to replace it. So, I just got a 3/8" Grade 8 6" bolt and put it through the hole that disables the brake mechanism.

Towed fine from SE Aurora to the canvas place, so I think the shock replacement can wait for now, at least until my dad is in town and can lend me a second set of hands.