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Trailer Bearing Replacement/Service Instructional Vid

Last post by LDUBS « 30 Oct 2018, 12:33
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by Bubba » 15 Jun 2009, 16:27
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Thought I would post this in another thread, May even be Sticky Worthy . Its about 15 minutes long, but very detailed and really helpful. This is for...

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I watched #2 video. Wow, this is a fantastic how-to for guys like me. Certainly removed the mystery.

What really caught my attention was the water...
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30 Oct 2018, 12:33
Post a Pic of your...trailer?

Last post by haute « 12 Sep 2018, 04:49
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by azekologi » 13 Jul 2011, 06:10
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Ok, I've been wondering why we don't have a Post a Pic of your trailer! thread similar to the Post a Pic of your boat! thread.

I mean, come on, we...

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This was the used trailer I bought for my new boat back in 2016....

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Picking up the boat from the dealer... Looks okay......
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12 Sep 2018, 04:49
Bassboy1 trailer tips article.

Last post by Mark_Fisher « 12 Dec 2016, 19:06
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by ben2go » 28 Mar 2009, 00:57
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12 Dec 2016, 19:06
Trailer Forum: New!

Last post by Waterwings « 27 Mar 2009, 18:27

by Waterwings » 27 Mar 2009, 18:27

Guys, Jim has added a forum just for trailers and trailer-related questions/topics 8) =D>

Look for it as a sub-forum under the Boats forum.

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27 Mar 2009, 18:27

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Anybody have a home made transom saver?

Last post by bikerider « 15 Jul 2019, 12:25
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by bikerider » 28 Jun 2019, 22:05

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Is anybody using a home made transom saver? I have been reading reviews on amazon and it seems that most of the new transom savers are failure prone....

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I don't think your link is showing, jethro.

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15 Jul 2019, 12:25
Getting a Jon boat to load straight on trailer

Last post by jethro « 15 Jul 2019, 08:38
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by Scott F » 14 Apr 2018, 09:14
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The other day I got to launch my new, jet powered, tin jon boat for the first time. Everything was great until it was time to put the boat back on...

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I coldwater fish in Maine at iceout. Water is right around those temps and I hand load that big beast pictured above all the time. A pair of tall...
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15 Jul 2019, 08:38
Source for square steel tubing in North Texas

Material Suppliers for trailer frame steel

Last post by lckstckn2smknbrls « 06 Jul 2019, 23:10
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by daveintexas » 30 Jun 2019, 18:51

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New member, first post. Need some help locating a local supplier where I can pick up some 24ft. long pieces of weldable
1-1/2 11gage square steel...

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I've heard of them.
Check out this website www.trailersauce.com
3/16 would be a heavy duty trailer 1/4 would be overkill. I'm building a utility...

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06 Jul 2019, 23:10
Best way to prep trailer for paint.

Last post by MrGiggles « 23 Jun 2019, 10:17
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by MrGiggles » 20 Mar 2019, 13:00
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The trailer for my Tracker is starting to look pretty bad. It is white and rust is starting to show through in places, nothing structural. I also...

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Sorry for never updating this thread.

The dustless blasting worked well for about 10 minutes. Then my big pressure washer took a crap. Trying to use...
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23 Jun 2019, 10:17
Trailer spindles too short

Last post by chadzeilenga « 07 Jun 2019, 22:09
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by chadzeilenga » 06 Jun 2019, 20:22

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Hi All,
I worked through pulling both hubs, cleaning out old grease, new double lip seal along with repacked bearings.

I noticed that when I...

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That is interesting, the trailer is from 72 and was built by my grandfather. We have a pair of the modern Dexter hubs on it, so that might be why....

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07 Jun 2019, 22:09
Another trailer light post

Last post by chadzeilenga « 06 Jun 2019, 22:37
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by chadzeilenga » 06 May 2019, 22:28

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Hi All,
I’ve started to go through the trailer that my grandpa built back in early 70’s. One area I’d like to clean up are the lights.

It looks...

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06 Jun 2019, 22:37
New bunks and bunk wrap

Last post by JL8Jeff « 04 Jun 2019, 10:14
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by JL8Jeff » 12 Oct 2017, 17:59
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The old bunks that are carpeted on my sprint boat trailer are getting worn out and the carpet takes a couple of hours to drip off the water before I...

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Yeah, that's probably the same stuff I used in the first post. It's a nice kit but the material is a little soft and thin compared to the vinyl...
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04 Jun 2019, 10:14
Hauling a 14 footer

Last post by schukster « 27 May 2019, 16:22
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by Snowshoe » 27 May 2019, 13:14

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I have my Lund but the other day, my neighbor decided to sell his 14 footer. I couldn't pass it up for $125. It's in okay shape for what I want to...

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I used a bed extender that fits into my trucks hitch bar receiver to recently deliver a 14 boat I sold.

I also used it once for a 17' canoe but...

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Last post by schukster
27 May 2019, 16:22
Installed a trailer hitch

Last post by lckstckn2smknbrls « 25 May 2019, 11:51
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by lckstckn2smknbrls » 13 May 2019, 21:40

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I recently acquired my parents 2006 Toyota Sienna mini van, they bought it new and put 90,000 miles on it in 13 years. It's the limited XLE with...

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Update.
I installed a Tekonsha T-one trailer wiring kit. Installation was very easy and so far it works as it should.

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25 May 2019, 11:51
Trailer shocks

Last post by LDUBS « 08 May 2019, 11:02
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by Vader809 » 15 Jan 2017, 02:18

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I have a trailer that I don't know the age of,the tires are 480x12.what would be a good replacement shock? i can feel it bouncing around, my boat is...

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I honestly don't know the answer but one concern I would have (had) was that those shocks will be submerged. I understand they are sealed, but seems...

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Last post by LDUBS
08 May 2019, 11:02
Submersible Lights

Last post by LDUBS « 07 May 2019, 09:49
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by chbarnha » 27 Jun 2018, 20:34
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What are the best wiring and light kits you have found for your trailers? I am about to order one and want to make sure I get one that will last>...

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Mine are pulled down the center of the rectangular galvanized tube framing. Rubber grommets are used where the wire(s) enter/exit the channels. This...
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Last post by LDUBS
07 May 2019, 09:49
Moveable Bunk System

Last post by 1960 yellowboat « 06 May 2019, 11:49
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by old&slow » 05 May 2019, 21:28

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I recently purchased a 1955 Rich Line and it came on a Gator trailer that appears to be of the same vintage. It has a wonderful lever operated rear...

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Love to see a picture of your boat. I have a 1960 Richline Challenger

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06 May 2019, 11:49
Trailer Tire Covers

Last post by DaleH « 26 Apr 2019, 19:22
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by BigTerp » 25 Apr 2019, 11:45

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Any particular brand of tire covers you guys recommend for your boat trailer tires? I have 4.80-12 size tires, and that equals about 21 when mounted...

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Dry Rot - The simple wood shield works!

Trailer Jacking - Lower tongue all the way you can, prop blocks under the rearmost support or frame, then...

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Last post by DaleH
26 Apr 2019, 19:22
Wellmax LED trailer lights

Last post by the hammer « 14 Apr 2019, 07:11
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by the hammer » 13 Apr 2019, 13:20

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I can't figure out how to attach the lights to the trailer. I went as far as opening one of the lights to see if there is a threaded hole in the back...

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Thanks but that's not your burden. It woulda been nice had Wellmax provided better instructions. For future reference, you slide the head of the bolt...

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14 Apr 2019, 07:11
tire size for 16' johnboat trailer

Last post by Justaguy442 « 04 Apr 2019, 13:29
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by pmshoemaker » 27 Mar 2018, 15:11
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Every evening I walk out and work on the trailer -- I look at those tires. They are small -- 4-lug, about 8 rims. Do I need to think about getting...

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So i was doing some research into the car tire vs Trailer Tire and they talked about trailer sway. My nephew has a 14' tin on a trailer with car...
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04 Apr 2019, 13:29
Bunk Adjustment

Last post by LDUBS « 26 Mar 2019, 18:29
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by taggart.josh » 25 Mar 2019, 09:47

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I recently bought my first tin boat. On the trip home I noticed that the strakes (SP?) are contacting the wheel fenders, additionally the keel is...

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I attached a pretty basic sketch of a typical trailer. My boat is supported by the two bunks and roller #1 which is under the bow stem of my boat. In...

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26 Mar 2019, 18:29
Trailer Hub Washer

Last post by KMixson « 17 Mar 2019, 03:50
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by DiveLiberty » 15 Mar 2019, 17:19

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Replacing my trailer hubs with a CE Smith hub kit. Wasted $30 by ordering the wrong size, now the correct size still isn’t working. Figured out I’m...

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Stainless Steel is harder than regular mild steel. It will not scratch as easily.

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17 Mar 2019, 03:50
TOWING BOAT TRAILOR WITH FRONT WHEEL VEHICLE

Last post by onthewater102 « 28 Feb 2019, 18:10
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by EMORY7568 » 27 Feb 2019, 13:40

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Looking for input on towing a aluminum boat with trailor with 20hp with a gmc terrain 2.4 with front wheel drive. will I run into issues with a a...

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When I said I could tow it with my camry I meant that I could do it safely...on any roadway.

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Last post by onthewater102
28 Feb 2019, 18:10
Motor up or down while trailering?

Last post by Weldorthemagnificent « 11 Feb 2019, 22:18
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by jethro » 12 Jun 2014, 09:51
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My 14' Starcraft SF140 is the first boat I've had where the motor stays on during trailering. The guys who sold it to me said not to worry about the...

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I'm one of those who doesn't have the ground clearance. 16' vee hull, 35hp 2 stroke. I trailer with the motor tilted up and use a ratchet straps from...
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Last post by Weldorthemagnificent
11 Feb 2019, 22:18
Who still makes tilt trailers?

Last post by Justaguy442 « 09 Feb 2019, 16:40
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by -CN- » 10 Aug 2017, 12:10
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I'm wanting my 14 ft jon boat to be on a tilting trailer. I generally fish in no-man's land and find myself launching my boat where the tilt feature...

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I seen these on amazon. May be a option to your tilting trailer. Search

Roxom 5 Foot Boat Trailer Bunks with 45 Degree Bend
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Last post by Justaguy442
09 Feb 2019, 16:40
bunk came loose ..

Last post by LDUBS « 05 Feb 2019, 19:09
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by jawjatek » 03 Feb 2019, 23:48

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Fairly new guy to trailering boats here, so excuse the obvious question. Last time I was out, the boat kinda went on the trailer funny at take out....

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Keeping it simple is always best, and getting out on the water is even better!

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05 Feb 2019, 19:09
is this safe?? trailer hitch height

Last post by LDUBS « 13 Jan 2019, 03:26
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by fishin_magician » 28 Mar 2015, 18:17
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Is this too high .... Note that I'm at a slight angle I just want to be safe.... The trailer is off level by 4 inches Should I drop the hitch?

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When I looked at the pic, my initial thought was is there enough tongue weight.

That aside, everyone realize we are discussing an almost 4 year old...
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Last post by LDUBS
13 Jan 2019, 03:26
trailer repair after wreck

Last post by driz « 07 Jan 2019, 18:55
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by 93longhorn » 15 Dec 2018, 12:06

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New to the forum and boat ownership entirely...

Bought a 12' foot 1988 Sears boat this summer to spend more time fishing with my son in the DFW...

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From what I can see in the pic it should be pretty easily straightened. Just hammeredand pried back

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07 Jan 2019, 18:55
Converted my trailer from rollers to bunks

Last post by LDUBS « 17 Dec 2018, 00:39
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by JL8Jeff » 22 Sep 2018, 10:00

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The rollers are nice for loading when the river height causes you to be more at an angle but it kept making me worry about possible issues with...

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I'll bet those HDPE strips are super slippery. I can see how they would make retrieval much easier, especially when doing things solo. On a steep...

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Last post by LDUBS
17 Dec 2018, 00:39
Wheel Spacers

Last post by LDUBS « 15 Dec 2018, 14:26
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by LDUBS » 19 Jun 2018, 19:34

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I was looking at my trailer and thinking it would be nice if the wheel track were a few inches wider. Has anyone used wheel spacers on their boat...

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Naturally, I don't have hubcentricity on the trailer, though it sure seems like a good thing from a load bearing standpoint. I suppose that hub...

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Last post by LDUBS
15 Dec 2018, 14:26
Bad tire wear, dual axle trailer

Last post by turbotodd « 01 Dec 2018, 19:20
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by jethro » 19 Jul 2018, 08:59
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Been travelling a lot with my boat this summer and recently noticed one of my tires is wearing really bad on the inside of the tire only. It's this...

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Replaced them recently and put Maxxis M8008's on the trailer. Pulled to the Motorplex from around Little Rock, 781 miles give or take (round trip),...
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01 Dec 2018, 19:20

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