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<blockquote data-quote="sixgun86" data-source="post: 248908" data-attributes="member: 5345"><p>Fresh or Salt? </p><p></p><p>Usually some common trouble spots to look for when buying a used trailer are : Corners or the frame, underside where the neck connects to the frame, where the axle/spindle meet the hub, leaf springs, where the springs connect to the frame, dry rotted tires, brackets that hold up the bunks, inside the winch where wet rope/strap has been rolled.. and much more.</p><p></p><p>If salt I'd only go with a galvanized setup. You won't really know the condition of the bearing until you pull the hub unless severely damaged. I cannot think of the top of my head which brands are superior than others. When buying used condition is everything. There are some tilt trailers that are similar to a dump truck in that it will pivot to allow launching w/o or at under par ramps. Consider guide on's and mounting your lights above the water line. There are a couple write ups of fella's using ladder braces. In regards to the bunks I would avoid pressure treated lumber at the acids in the wood will corrode your trailer and the boat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sixgun86, post: 248908, member: 5345"] Fresh or Salt? Usually some common trouble spots to look for when buying a used trailer are : Corners or the frame, underside where the neck connects to the frame, where the axle/spindle meet the hub, leaf springs, where the springs connect to the frame, dry rotted tires, brackets that hold up the bunks, inside the winch where wet rope/strap has been rolled.. and much more. If salt I'd only go with a galvanized setup. You won't really know the condition of the bearing until you pull the hub unless severely damaged. I cannot think of the top of my head which brands are superior than others. When buying used condition is everything. There are some tilt trailers that are similar to a dump truck in that it will pivot to allow launching w/o or at under par ramps. Consider guide on's and mounting your lights above the water line. There are a couple write ups of fella's using ladder braces. In regards to the bunks I would avoid pressure treated lumber at the acids in the wood will corrode your trailer and the boat. [/QUOTE]
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