Boatmate trailer issue...with pics
Saw this today after a 3 mile drive back to my boat storage unit. Anyone want to chime in on why one of my tires/axel is jammed up into the fender like that. I didn't hit any bumps, I didn't run off the road, didn't hit a curb or anything. The wheel rubbed the inside of the fender to the point of scortching the paint. Look at the pics.
Picture of the side that is normal http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u197/seeajgo/1.jpg Rubbing side http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u197/seeajgo/2.jpg Close up of rubbing http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u197/seeajgo/3.jpg Good side underneath, everything is lined up correctly http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u197/seeajgo/5.jpg Rubbing side, incorrectly lined up http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u197/seeajgo/6.jpg Fender http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u197/seeajgo/8.jpg |
Yeah, Boatmate knows about this issue. I can try to find you the details, but give them a call and they will make it right.
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off topic, where can i get that non-slip decking? good luck with the fix.
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Thanks for the link...looks like that's my problem. I hope they can send my axel fast. I've had my boat only since 10 months.
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looks like you dont have leafs like i do AJ.
tortion setup. |
Those are torsion axles. Call Owen or Jerry at Boatmate. They'll do what they can to help you out.
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while you wait for the new axle to arrive, you can remove the torsion arm and reset it back on the splines. Just move it 2-3 notches downward and that should do the trick. It isnt a permanent fix but will atleast allow you to somewhat safely move your boat. Any large bumps will cause it to slip again so drive careful.
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Looks like a snapped torsion bar to me, or a failed adjuster on the end of it.
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I had a similar problem with my boat mate trailer; my springs inverted a dropped the fender onto the tire. I've had broken leafs, leaking seals, boards that came off, rust under the walk pads. All on a trailer that is seldom used and on good roads, what junk.
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