antonywardle Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi All just got a new trailer. Looks pretty good to me and I'm happy with it. Is there anything you recommend I do, before i get my boat on it? I've noticed that the left brake doesn't seem to come on very well. It looks like a design flaw really with the buckles looking like they get caught on the springs. There is no spare wheel, so I either need to get one or I could move my wheels and hubs over from my current trailer. All the rollers look good. Do I need to lube them or anything? I'm thinking of anything that I can do before the boat goes on and makes it harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric001 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 There's 'NEW' and then new to you? If brand new check for grease at the appropriate points and that nothing is loose. If new to you then start checking all the pivot points for wear and that the bearings rhe rollers sit on aren't worn and likely to fail. Grease in the jockey wheel post and it looks like the winch is electric so check the pins for corrosion and that it works under load as a slipping clutch will be a real pain. Are the grey marks on the draw bar from removed gear or has the trailer had a repair job (cut and shut). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I personally would change that winch. Hate wire! Go over ur rollers and make sure they do wobble and they are not going to fall off. Check all nuts and bolts Check elctrical wiring, plug etc Have you done the bearings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions. Trailer is new for me, but second hand. The winch is dynema not wire so that's ok. The hook is pretty rusty and an easy swap. Haven't looked at the bearing yet, I only got it last night, but will have a look at them tonight. I gave the rollers a quick look and they seemed ok, but I'll go over them again tonight as well. The guy I got it off really seemed to know what he was doing. All the bolts have been replaced so it will be an easy job to move the winch forward or backwards. The only think that is broken that I can see, is the collar that you flip down when you want to reverse the trailer. Trailer wiring is good, and its got new led lamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 And its a Tinka. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Took the wheels off and had a look at the bearings. They all look good Tried my new wheels but they don't fit. Holden v Ford. Can't swap the hubs because I'll loose the brakes. I don't really need the brakes but they are there. The disc's seem to be part of the hub which will mean when they get too thin I have to replace the hub too. Does that sound right? I couldn't see anywhere where the discs can come off the hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Took the wheels off and had a look at the bearings. They all look good Tried my new wheels but they don't fit. Holden v Ford. Can't swap the hubs because I'll loose the brakes. I don't really need the brakes but they are there. The disc's seem to be part of the hub which will mean when they get too thin I have to replace the hub too. Does that sound right? I couldn't see anywhere where the discs can come off the hubs. You have a braked trailer,the hub and rotor are machined out of a solid piece of steel.They usually rust out before the rotor becomes too thin as a trailer simply doesn't do the mileage a car on it's own does.When the time comes it will need replacing as a unit which is no big deal.This is a hub for a braked trailer like yours.This is an unbraked trailer hub like I have on my tinny. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thanks for that makes perfect sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zod Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 What a lovely new toy you have there. I like the mags on it, better than the standard ones for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I would also setup a spray system to wash the salt off your springs and brakes. I set one up on my trailer using irrigation pipe and sprayers with a click on hose fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric001 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Garden sprinkler type setup with the small heads or something larger with high pressure? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I would also setup a spray system to wash the salt off your springs and brakes. I set one up on my trailer using irrigation pipe and sprayers with a click on hose fitting.I made a trailer wash system for my old boat using a 12v windscreen washer pump,various pneumatic hoses and sprayers that was feed by a 20l drum permanently mounted to the trailers a frame which I wired all the way down the trailer to a toggle switch on my dash.When launching/retrieving I flicked the toggle while I drove to park the car to rinse the trailer before the salt baked on to it in the sun.The same can be done with a bildge pump.Remember when you get home and rinse the trailer the worst of the damage has been done while you were out fishing.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Garden sprinkler type setup with the small heads or something larger with high pressure? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I just use Garden misters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric001 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Great idea. I think I have a trip to the big gardening store coming up. [emoji41] I always flush the trailer after being out for the day but will look at setting up a flush system for whilst I'm in the water Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 While I'm washing the boat down with detergent and sponge, I click the hose into the sprayers and off it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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