Author Topic: Trailer repair (Read 1033 times)

SoCalPSD · « **on:** February 05, 2012, 10:20:01 AM »

So I just picked up my trailer and had a few questions

1. What wood is used for the bunks regular 2x6 or should I use a treated?
2. What kind of carpet you guys using on the bunks?

3. Whats the best way to secure the bunks to the trailer, lag screwes or carriage bolts ?

4.Anyone heard of coyote trailer mfg?

Thanks

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SuperJet · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:16:25 PM »

I used clear 2x6 and 2x4 from HD speed n marine with indoor outdoor carpet and carriage bolts.

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farmergord · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:44:40 PM »

I just used #2 and better spruce /pine from the lumberyard and you can buy rolls of bunk carpet on Ebay cheap, then screwed them on with lag screws. remember to use stainless steel staples to fasten the carpet on

mash on it · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:58:30 PM »

I used treated 2x6's and S.S. carrage bolts from H.D. Speed n Marine...indoor outdoor carpet in blue too

Daniel
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SuperJet · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:15:49 PM »

I also didn't use staples for the carpet I used roofing nails and so far they are way better than staples

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Your Mom · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2012, 07:09:08 AM »

outdoor 2x6 and carpet... ss carriage/staples all from home d.

SoCalPSD · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:49:40 PM »

So im gonna be painting this thing and im on a budget so its most likely gonna be rattle canned. Would it be better if I used the epoxy paint from rustoleium or just the regular ol black from them? I have already sanded the entire trailer and used the wire wheel on the rusty spots and primered it with that rust inhibitor converter stuff.

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MPKardell · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:47:22 PM »

Quote from: SoCalPSD on February 08, 2012, 12:49:40 PM

So im gonna be painting this thing and im on a budget so its most likely gonna be rattle canned. Would it be better if I used the epoxy paint from rustoleium or just the regular ol black from them? I have already sanded the entire trailer and used the wire wheel on the rusty spots and primered it with that rust inhibitor converter stuff.

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If you're on a budget, roll what you can with a roller to get a decent, uniform finish, and brush or spray the rest. I used a 4" roller on mine, and it worked great, as long as you're not expecting a show trailer. Surface finish doesn't have to be perfect if you're rolling. Rust-Oleum works fine. Easy to touch up too......

BIG JOHNSON · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:28:24 PM »

I weenie rolled rustoleum on my first boat trailer with the boat still on it.

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BIG JOHNSON · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:22:07 PM »

Quote from: SoCalPSD on February 08, 2012, 12:49:40 PM

So im gonna be painting this thing and im on a budget so its most likely gonna be rattle canned. Would it be better if I used the epoxy paint from rustoleium or just the regular ol black from them? I have already sanded the entire trailer and used the wire wheel on the rusty spots and primered it with that rust inhibitor converter stuff.

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If you do use three part mixture to spray it, do not forget the hardener. You can ruin a trailer that way and make a lot of work to fix it.

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SoCalPSD · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2012, 02:19:48 PM »

Got it on the trailer but ran into a problem.

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SoCalPSD · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2012, 03:49:01 PM »

So im gonna be doin some cutting and welding tonight and I noticed its not touching the rollers either, isn't it suppose to rest on the rollers and bunks?

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BIG JOHNSON · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2012, 06:45:09 PM »

Uh oh.. gonna have to grind all the strakes off the bottom of your boat

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Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2012, 03:39:17 AM »

Quote from: SoCalPSD on February 25, 2012, 03:49:01 PM

So im gonna be doin some cutting and welding tonight and I noticed its not touching the rollers either, isn't it suppose to rest on the rollers and bunks?

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No. My southwind doesn't rest on the rollers. Its just there in the event the sharp point of your entry on your bow hits it when launching on a shallow graded launch ramp.

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More2LifeThanMPG · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2012, 09:16:56 AM »

Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on February 26, 2012, 03:39:17 AM

No. My southwind doesn't rest on the rollers. Its just there in the event the sharp point of your entry on your bow hits it when launching on a shallow graded launch ramp.

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Really, mine sits right on it. It's not a roller though, just a pad.

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SoCalPSD · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2012, 05:58:02 PM »

So im at the point where I need to cut and align the bunks. Only issue is my hull is an 18 1/2 the trailer was holding a 21 footer. How should I go about setting this thing up so the hull sits where it needs to be. As of now the bow is almost 4 feet from the front of the trailer. I don't know if that's too far back or what I need to do.

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74hondo · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:23:58 AM »

I think you're still ok with where it is sitting

Someone else may correct me if I am wrong but I would assume a slightly smaller boat on the larger trailer is better then the opposite. Get you bunks lined up right and make sure you able to lock up the bow eye and you should be set.

h2oicon · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:36:54 AM »

after adjusting forward and back ........dont forget the tongue weight..........i pretty sure its 10percent of weight.....so it doesnt wear on ass of truck and the trailer axles have even distribution of weight......dont break a axle.....then there is a mess for sure......someone i thought on board it happened too

crewchief22 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2012, 02:07:13 PM »

Having the boat setting back on the trailer will make it nice when launching on shallow ramps, you can get the trailer back farther without having to dunk the truck

BIG JOHNSON · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2012, 06:39:08 PM »

True, but the less tongue weight less control of the trailer. Ride gets real bouncy

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74hondo · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2012, 08:17:32 PM »

damn physics!!!

mash on it · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:49:33 AM »

Quote from: BIG JOHNSON on March 04, 2012, 06:39:08 PM

True, but the less tongue weight less control of the trailer. Ride gets real bouncy

Not entirely true, that will depend on the placement of the axles, not an extra foot or two on the tongue. And a one ton dosent care about tongue weight.

3800 lb CJ7 tongue weight- 25 lbs (flat tow) just sayin'

Daniel
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SoCalPSD · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:45:17 PM »

Got some metal today. So im thinking I over engineered the bunk supports.

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GT Jets · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:29:15 PM »

Quote from: SoCalPSD on March 20, 2012, 05:45:17 PM

Got some metal today. So im thinking I over engineered the bunk supports.

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Just my opinion, but under engineered....

The angle is not the weak link, it is the vertical flat.....

Your triangulation part should go all the way to the cross-member if your looking to be bulletproof...

Also turn up the heat and/or slow down the feed...

GT

SoCalPSD · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2012, 07:26:49 PM »

Thanks for the feed back. Reason its so big is I went over the first weld because I had the feed to slow but the other 4 came out alright. Im no welder as you can tell. I just try. Im using a little 135 lincoln set on D 3ish. More like 3 1/8 and the gas is set to about 10 psi. Sound about right for 3 1/16 plate

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