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Re: Thoughts on this trailer
By:Russo
Date: 4/27/1999, 11:41 am
In Response To: Thoughts on this trailer (Brian T. Cunningham)

Brian, I have a nearly identical trailer marketed by K-Mart several years ago for a small "John-boat" they used to sell. I extended the tongue, took off the rollers, installed a fir plank deck (planks are 1.25" apart) and fashion brackets for my kayay and our bikes. It's been on 500 mile trips at 70 MPH. I will never put a kayak on top a car again! The wheels look the same size as the ones in the photo. Other posts are correct, they are small. You must pay particular attention to the bearings. My next trailer will be able to carry more boats and will have larger wheels. I had a professional install the best bearings. He checks and adjusts them periodically for me. I add the recommended amount and type of grease sparingly. Minor costs compared to the alternative. When I take the brackets off, the trailer hauls firewood, camping gear, you name it. Chris

Messages In This Thread

Thoughts on this trailer
Brian T. Cunningham -- 4/25/1999, 5:29 pm
Re: Thoughts on this trailer
Russo -- 4/27/1999, 11:41 am
Re: Thoughts on this trailer
Mark Kanzler -- 4/28/1999, 10:52 am
Ahh, our internet guru is back !!
Brian T. Cunningham -- 4/30/1999, 12:23 pm
Re: Thoughts on this trailer
Nolan Penney -- 4/27/1999, 9:16 am
SWIFTWOOD's no lightwieght
Brian T. Cunningham -- 4/30/1999, 12:18 pm
Re: SWIFTWOOD's no lightwieght
Don Beale -- 4/30/1999, 5:26 pm
Roof racks with lifts
Brian T. Cunningham -- 5/1/1999, 11:14 pm
Re: SWIFTWOOD's no lightwieght
Nolan Penney -- 4/30/1999, 1:38 pm
Re: Thoughts on this trailer
Ralph Wight -- 4/27/1999, 12:04 pm
Re: Thoughts on this trailer
Nolan Penney -- 4/27/1999, 2:27 pm
Re: Very interesting comments
Don Beale -- 4/28/1999, 11:33 pm
Long boat, short trailer?
Larry P -- 5/5/1999, 10:25 pm
Re: Very interesting comments
Mark Kanzler -- 5/4/1999, 12:32 pm
That's what I'm thinking of too
Brian T. Cunningham -- 5/6/1999, 1:06 pm
Re: Thoughts on this trailer
Don Beale -- 4/25/1999, 11:46 pm
Is it waterproof?
Brian T. Cunningham -- 5/1/1999, 11:12 pm
Re: Is it waterproof?
Don Beale -- 5/2/1999, 1:21 am
Re: Thoughts on this trailer
Addison M. -- 4/25/1999, 8:16 pm
what's it Cost?
Brian T. Cunningham -- 4/26/1999, 12:41 am
Re: what's it Cost?
Addison M. -- 4/26/1999, 8:42 am
Re: what's it Cost?
Rick C. -- 4/26/1999, 9:15 pm