Adding an axle to trailer

[regidog]

Anyone add an axle to their trailer? I 'd like a tandem, would feel more comfortable on long trips. I am not sure it worth it or just look for a tandem trailer. Heres what i got
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Oh you can see the amount of bottom paint I got off in an hour with a simple scrapper. not easy but cheap.

[regidog]

Anyone add an axle to their trailer? I 'd like a tandem, would feel more comfortable on long trips. I am not sure it worth it or just look for a tandem trailer. Heres what i got
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/regidog/012807005.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/regidog/012807002.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/regidog/012807001.jpg

Oh you can see the amount of bottom paint I got off in an hour with a simple scrapper. not easy but cheap.

[macojoe]

Lots of work and lots of money!! Sell yours and look for a tandem thats in good shape!!

[macojoe]

Lots of work and lots of money!! Sell yours and look for a tandem thats in good shape!!

[2ndchance]

I helped a buddy repair his and due to the cost of parts and the time it took not to mention the bruised nuckles and soar backs I would say sell yours and buy one that's already set up. I'm not sure were you live but here in Va. you also need brakes on on a tandem plus they have to have a yearly state inspection. :(

[2ndchance]

I helped a buddy repair his and due to the cost of parts and the time it took not to mention the bruised nuckles and soar backs I would say sell yours and buy one that's already set up. I'm not sure were you live but here in Va. you also need brakes on on a tandem plus they have to have a yearly state inspection. :(

[garagenc]

I agree with Mac and 2nd, Lots of work and money, you should be able sell yours and break even or not have to add much.

[garagenc]

I agree with Mac and 2nd, Lots of work and money, you should be able sell yours and break even or not have to add much.

[regidog]

Looked at a new venture trailer. Pretty much the same as the trailer I got, but tandem with brakes and aluminum $2400. That too much for a trailer. i am always apprehnsive with used cause you can dump $400-500 into tires, brakes, bearings etc.. Guess I'll have to keep my eyes open for a deal.

[regidog]

Looked at a new venture trailer. Pretty much the same as the trailer I got, but tandem with brakes and aluminum $2400. That too much for a trailer. i am always apprehnsive with used cause you can dump $400-500 into tires, brakes, bearings etc.. Guess I'll have to keep my eyes open for a deal.

[macojoe]

Looked at a new venture trailer. Pretty much the same as the trailer I got, but tandem with brakes and aluminum $2400. That too much for a trailer. i am always apprehnsive with used cause you can dump $400-500 into tires, brakes, bearings etc.. Guess I'll have to keep my eyes open for a deal.


Thats not bad! I paided $2400 2 years ago for a Load-Rite with no brakes and steel.
But I did not want any brakes any way, to mush a hassle!

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/Picture_097.sized.jpg

[macojoe]

Looked at a new venture trailer. Pretty much the same as the trailer I got, but tandem with brakes and aluminum $2400. That too much for a trailer. i am always apprehnsive with used cause you can dump $400-500 into tires, brakes, bearings etc.. Guess I'll have to keep my eyes open for a deal.


Thats not bad! I paided $2400 2 years ago for a Load-Rite with no brakes and steel.
But I did not want any brakes any way, to mush a hassle!

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/Picture_097.sized.jpg

[Airslot]

It can be done.......but.....

by the time you pick up an axle, spring hangers, springs, equalizers, wheels & tires, bearings, hubs, and a case of beer you've spent at least $700.

The other "but" is that the straight section of your frame rails may not be long ehough to mount the axles?

Airslot

[Airslot]

It can be done.......but.....

by the time you pick up an axle, spring hangers, springs, equalizers, wheels & tires, bearings, hubs, and a case of beer you've spent at least $700.

The other "but" is that the straight section of your frame rails may not be long ehough to mount the axles?

Airslot

[regidog]

You guys confirmed what I thought i should do.

[regidog]

You guys confirmed what I thought i should do.

[randlemanboater]

Having just pulled a tandem axle for 200 miles I highly recommend them. Much better pulling than single axle.

Buy the new one, you cant take that money with you.

[randlemanboater]

Having just pulled a tandem axle for 200 miles I highly recommend them. Much better pulling than single axle.

Buy the new one, you cant take that money with you.

[reelapeelin]

That $2400 price is GOOD for new alum. tandem w/brakes...


...like others, I think leave yours as is...keep good tires/ air/ bearings/etc til you find tandem you like...

[reelapeelin]

That $2400 price is GOOD for new alum. tandem w/brakes...


...like others, I think leave yours as is...keep good tires/ air/ bearings/etc til you find tandem you like...

[Skools Out]

aluminum is nice but steel is better. Aluminum will crack and steel won't i've had a few crack. Go with steel.

[Skools Out]

aluminum is nice but steel is better. Aluminum will crack and steel won't i've had a few crack. Go with steel.

[JeffXJ]

My Venture is steel, tandom axle, brakes, w/ rollers (the yellow ones that don't leave marks on the hull and I paid 2400 for it (new) in May '05. I thought I got a pretty good deal. Too bad it's been sitting ever since :'(

[JeffXJ]

My Venture is steel, tandom axle, brakes, w/ rollers (the yellow ones that don't leave marks on the hull and I paid 2400 for it (new) in May '05. I thought I got a pretty good deal. Too bad it's been sitting ever since :'(

[Skools Out]

Here's a trailer i bought for $400 and it has new brakes and tires. But i hate roller trailers. But for that price i won't turn them down. There is another one like it i found in Wil. NC for $300 but the guy is looking for the title still.

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[Skools Out]

Here's a trailer i bought for $400 and it has new brakes and tires. But i hate roller trailers. But for that price i won't turn them down. There is another one like it i found in Wil. NC for $300 but the guy is looking for the title still.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-005S.jpg

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[regidog]

Thats in excellent shape and i've been looking never seen a deal like that. I am not a fan either of roller but like you said for that price Id deal with it. Book value on my single axle is $500 and its an 87.

[regidog]

Thats in excellent shape and i've been looking never seen a deal like that. I am not a fan either of roller but like you said for that price Id deal with it. Book value on my single axle is $500 and its an 87.

[Skools Out]

I just went into a boat sales place asked what they had in used trailers the guy said follow me so he showed me several trailers this was the largest so i asked what ya want he said $500, but you know you never take first price so i said how about $400 he said sure let me get you the title and your info. got the title ended up being newer than i thought it was a 1996.

[Skools Out]

I just went into a boat sales place asked what they had in used trailers the guy said follow me so he showed me several trailers this was the largest so i asked what ya want he said $500, but you know you never take first price so i said how about $400 he said sure let me get you the title and your info. got the title ended up being newer than i thought it was a 1996.

[Skools Out]

would you like to buy an Alumninum 2000 tandem bunk trailer for $1200?

[Skools Out]

would you like to buy an Alumninum 2000 tandem bunk trailer for $1200?

[C YENSEN]

Tryin to make a quick $800 huh? I like a man who can make a quick buck with no hassles

[C YENSEN]

Tryin to make a quick $800 huh? I like a man who can make a quick buck with no hassles

[Skools Out]

no wrong trailer that is my steel roller trailer i paid $400 for,

This is a 2000 E-Z Loader Aluminum Tandem Bunk trailer with working brakes, i could maybe get someone for $1200 see here Let me know

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/2000trailer001.jpg

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[Skools Out]

no wrong trailer that is my steel roller trailer i paid $400 for,

This is a 2000 E-Z Loader Aluminum Tandem Bunk trailer with working brakes, i could maybe get someone for $1200 see here Let me know

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/2000trailer001.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/2000trailer003.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/2000trailer002.jpg

[macojoe]

Thats a nice deal for $1200!! Where were you when I was looking?? :(

[macojoe]

Thats a nice deal for $1200!! Where were you when I was looking?? :(

[Skools Out]

lol i'm going to pick it up i hope sat.

[Skools Out]

lol i'm going to pick it up i hope sat.

[C YENSEN]

If you put rollers on it for me, You got a deal and i will even give you a little more ;D ;)

[C YENSEN]

If you put rollers on it for me, You got a deal and i will even give you a little more ;D ;)

[phester]

skools , to bad your 700 miles away, I'd take it off your hands this weekend......my single axle E-Z is in great shape and works fine....just always want something better ::)

[phester]

skools , to bad your 700 miles away, I'd take it off your hands this weekend......my single axle E-Z is in great shape and works fine....just always want something better ::)

[macojoe]

Posted by: C YENSEN Posted on: Today at 7:56pm
If you put rollers on it for me, You got a deal and i will even give you a little more Grin

Just add roller bunks, easy!!

[macojoe]

Posted by: C YENSEN Posted on: Today at 7:56pm
If you put rollers on it for me, You got a deal and i will even give you a little more Grin

Just add roller bunks, easy!!

[Skools Out]

want more pics ;D here Hammer

do you want me to ask about the roller trailer beside it if they want to sell?

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[Skools Out]

want more pics ;D here Hammer

do you want me to ask about the roller trailer beside it if they want to sell?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/image019.jpg

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[regidog]

Skools that looks like a good deal but you alittle to far from me to go pick up a trailer. That exactly what I want.

[regidog]

Skools that looks like a good deal but you alittle to far from me to go pick up a trailer. That exactly what I want.

[msbhammer]

SKOOL, thanks for thinking of me Bro. ;D Great pics. Guess the weather warm down south as well today. Could have been a good day to install those portholes on your V-20 that you always wanted to do. ;D
I still love that pic. you have with th eportholes on your V. ;)

[msbhammer]

SKOOL, thanks for thinking of me Bro. ;D Great pics. Guess the weather warm down south as well today. Could have been a good day to install those portholes on your V-20 that you always wanted to do. ;D
I still love that pic. you have with th eportholes on your V. ;)

[Skools Out]

Here's to Hammer ;D Tow yours down and I'll test fit them in yours first ;D

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/1978-Wellcraft-V20/WellCraft_Port_Holes.jpg

[Skools Out]

Here's to Hammer ;D Tow yours down and I'll test fit them in yours first ;D

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/1978-Wellcraft-V20/WellCraft_Port_Holes.jpg

[msbhammer]

That baby is looking sharp with those portholes. ;)

[msbhammer]

That baby is looking sharp with those portholes. ;)

[Skools Out]

Hammer guess what my newest project is now? I bought another boat trailer today. it's a 30 ft boat trailer for $500, the frame is made of 6 inch Steel Channel :o the trailer is rated for 10000 lbs . I bought a pair of 5200 lb axles, springs, and all with electric brakes on both axles for $225. I'm going to make that 30 ft trailer into a tandem with two 5200 lb axles and the trailer will be 80" wide and yes a flat car hauler, but going to add a 2 ft dove tail. what ya think? lol

[Skools Out]

Hammer guess what my newest project is now? I bought another boat trailer today. it's a 30 ft boat trailer for $500, the frame is made of 6 inch Steel Channel :o the trailer is rated for 10000 lbs . I bought a pair of 5200 lb axles, springs, and all with electric brakes on both axles for $225. I'm going to make that 30 ft trailer into a tandem with two 5200 lb axles and the trailer will be 80" wide and yes a flat car hauler, but going to add a 2 ft dove tail. what ya think? lol

[msbhammer]

LOL, sounds like I'll be sending you another 20 bucks for another raffle ticket. LOl ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

LOL, sounds like I'll be sending you another 20 bucks for another raffle ticket. LOl ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Skools Out]

i had sold my 24 ft car trailer i've missed every since i sold it, so this will be even better, i need one for hauling my old Packard to shows when it's finished

[Skools Out]

i had sold my 24 ft car trailer i've missed every since i sold it, so this will be even better, i need one for hauling my old Packard to shows when it's finished

[macojoe]

When do the tickets go on sale?? ;)

[macojoe]

When do the tickets go on sale?? ;)

[Skools Out]

lol i think i'll keep this car trailer. i'll get some pics of it once i do a tear down lol.

[Skools Out]

lol i think i'll keep this car trailer. i'll get some pics of it once i do a tear down lol.