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Boat trailer maintenance: use after sitting up awhile
Posted on 7/2/24 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 7/2/24 at 7:54 pm
What all should be done, besides new tires?
Trailer hasn't been used in about 4 years and us about 9 years old. Has been stored under a carport. Tires covered.
Boat is 24' .
Trailer hasn't been used in about 4 years and us about 9 years old. Has been stored under a carport. Tires covered.
Boat is 24' .
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Posted on 7/2/24 at 7:56 pm to N2cars
Grease the bearings
Posted on 7/2/24 at 8:01 pm to Jack Daniel
Will do.
Just plain ol axle grease or the moly stuff?
Just plain ol axle grease or the moly stuff?
Posted on 7/2/24 at 8:17 pm to N2cars
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Just plain ol axle grease or the moly stuff?
Personally, I’d rather use axle grease, and a synthetic axle grease if I could find it. Don’t forget to check the lights/signals for proper operation
Posted on 7/2/24 at 8:19 pm to N2cars
I put new bearing buddies on mine this year and greased them up with aqua lube. Been working fine for me.
Posted on 7/2/24 at 8:33 pm to A_bear
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bearing buddies
Heard about these, will Google
Thanks for the help, getting back in the swing of things.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 10:26 am to N2cars
I've used LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength red Grease for years now.
It's exceptional for my cargo camper. Has held up really well and we've pulled all over.
It's exceptional for my cargo camper. Has held up really well and we've pulled all over.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 10:47 am to N2cars
Bunks or rollers?
Check bunks for rot and if rollers, check to make sure they roll.
I'd also check the boat winch line and the winch itself.
Check bunks for rot and if rollers, check to make sure they roll.
I'd also check the boat winch line and the winch itself.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 11:19 am to N2cars
Springs and hanger bolts. Overkill? Maybe but it only takes once breaking a spring and you’ll understand
Posted on 7/3/24 at 4:55 pm to DTRooster
Goid point.
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Thanks OB.
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Thanks OB.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 5:52 pm to N2cars
Grease bearings take it for a spin and use a thermometer see if any are real hot and then replace if needed. I’d rock the tires and just buy a spare and keep it on hand
Posted on 7/3/24 at 6:10 pm to N2cars
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bearing buddies Heard about these, will Google
Do it. Most everyone around my parts has them. I had them on a previous boat trailer and currently in my drift boat trailer.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 6:35 pm to A_bear
I don't know how people have boat trailers without bearing buddies.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 8:53 pm to Lsutigerturner
Trailer has a spare.
I want to take it to Pensacola, so about 180mi from home.
I want to take it to Pensacola, so about 180mi from home.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 9:16 pm to N2cars
It’ll blowout on a bridge with 3 foot of shoulder during happy hour. Don’t sweat it, it’ll be ok if you eat a few Valium
Posted on 7/3/24 at 9:28 pm to DTRooster
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eat a few Valium
I'll wash 'em down with some Wild Turkey just to be on the safe side...
Posted on 7/4/24 at 12:13 pm to DTRooster
lol maybe.
But personally I just send it, esp if it’s dual axle. Keep a spare hub and tire on hand. Should be fine
But personally I just send it, esp if it’s dual axle. Keep a spare hub and tire on hand. Should be fine
Posted on 7/4/24 at 2:25 pm to N2cars
If it’s been sitting that long those tires will have flat spots on them and will shite the bed 100 miles from home. Buy some tires and a new spare and have a pit box ready to work on the side of the road or parking lot.
Posted on 7/4/24 at 6:26 pm to KemoSabe65
Peeps in here been living a charmed life or don’t roll up the the road too much. As soon as I get lazy or cheap about things I get bit dead in the arse. I’ve learned the hard way
Posted on 7/11/24 at 7:32 pm to DTRooster
Greased the bearings today ( bearing Buddies), changed the engine oil, and lower unit.
Heading out tomorrow for a shakedown run...
Boat is a 2015 Crevalle with less than 100 hours...
Mrs. Vette bought it w/ me before she passed...
( She had some money come in and she said, " oh hon, just go get the boat, so we can go fishing")
We caught a few nice redfish before she passed...
Great boat
Thanks for ya'lls help.
Heading out tomorrow for a shakedown run...
Boat is a 2015 Crevalle with less than 100 hours...
Mrs. Vette bought it w/ me before she passed...
( She had some money come in and she said, " oh hon, just go get the boat, so we can go fishing")
We caught a few nice redfish before she passed...
Great boat
Thanks for ya'lls help.
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