Best of all it's totally FREE! We will certainly eliminate your photo immediately. Besides keeping the inner tube from sliding horizontally in the outer tube, they minimize the surface area of the inner tube that has to rub against the inside of the outer tube, which should prevent the tubes from rusting together, a common problem with the old Trail Rite tongue extensions. Parts, Wash Down This lifts the stern and drops the bow slightly, which makes it a bit easier to float (rather than winch) the boat onto the trailer. For further information, please see the site policies page. Next is making spring loaded centering pins for registering the tube as it extends and a better support for the wiring. Instead, you can build your own removable extension with simple tools and readily available parts that bolt together. Holder, Anchor & Dock Weld both locations so the tongue is attached. No need to full weld, good stitching all around and the end should never flair or split. where did you source your materials? Actually, if you have any type of empty boxes laying about, you can quickly transform them right into makeshift storage spaces for almost anything. 18" is not that much and if you get a good extension with, say, 1/4" wall thickness 2.5" tube you should probably be fine if the trailer is not extravagantly heavy. #4 chuppie likes this. Bought a 4 foot extension from e-trailer. Close notification Some features have failed to load due to an internet connectivity problem. Boat, Sell A What is the best method to show my pictures, especially when they are in mass? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Any experience with extending the back-end? The 6-foot extension shown here along with its own hitch coupler and the receiver hardware attached to the trailer cost only $120 for parts and took about an hour to assemble. You can get dump trailers from 8-ft. to 30-ft. in length. The lawnmower trailer wheels were going to be mounted on 1 ft blocks of 4 x 4s. Works pretty well. In this picture, the trailer's tongue is toward the left, and the extension goes out to the right. Instruments, VHF Radios & Winching the boat on retreival was tearing winches. Systems, Marine Plumbing The reasoning is towing it with a 45' motor home ads alot more tail swing, im worried about crunching the rear panels of my motor home when driving, not so much backing it up as i have a rear camera, i just dont want to take a turn while driving and pinch it. what size was the tubing you used? Can you spot the flaw in this arrangement? There are 2 sorts of ridges on the fingers. The reason they would have been adopted by most of the industry is as a preventative measure against stretch and split. You can build sliding tongue trailer it easy.. Or look some Craigslist sometime people sell rusted broke trailer and cut piece of sliding tongue and fab up into your trailer. I have about 24" from the ball to the tip of the V nose and 4 ft. To the corner of the V. My thoughts are to extend the tounge about 18". Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Change). Galvanized steel frame, natural rubber bumpers, stainless steel hardware; single hitch pin unlocks the tongue from the trailer base Measures 6.5-by-2.75-by-17.5 inches (w x h x d); can be easily retrofitted to any malone trailer; installs in only 30 minutes Suggested price: $400 There are drain holes underneath to prevent water from accumulating in the joint. Bilge Pumps, Shop Biminis, Paint and Personally, I think it would have been better to reinforce the hitch and extend it out 6 to 8 inches (about what mine is extended). You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Together with an original 1/2 through bolt on the other end of the outer tube, they would hold the inner tube in the top of the outer tube when it was slid in, leaving a 1 space in the bottom of the outer tube for the wiring and safety chain attachments. ACCOUNT, Find Interior length: 8 ft. Wheel: 4.80 x 8 LRC. Locks, Boat Deck I just thought I might save you a bit of frustration down the road. DIY (do it yourself) is the most innovative activity that entails your very own hands. The hinge kit is designed for 3 x 3 trailer tongues, so you'd need to use some steel plate to shim the width/height difference. Chief. J Jim Gordon More information Do It Yourself Boat Trailer Tongue Extension: The Receiver Tube Mounted on the Tongue Jeep Camping Trailer Bug Out Trailer Kayak Trailer Boat Trailers Trailer Build Deals, Camping & RV 91. Upvote 0. jma1978 Bird Catcher. My TT/ toy hauler, was towed by an A class Diesel pusher and the previous owner extended the tongue this way. Deals, Pumps & Plumbing I had the trailer custom built with the axels moved 2feet back. It includes a 34" tongue extension (for 3 X 3 tongue). all while keeping the tilt feature. If you can't find heavy steel square tubing like this locally, you can order it online as low as about $75 for this length. Bolts hold it all together. The RV and the trailer also won't interfere at the top in a hard turn with a steep drop. The only information on the Internet that I could find about adding a tongue extension was a universal aftermarket extension. Copyright 2019 IBOATS. If so, you have actually come to the appropriate area. Covers, Other I was able to get away with it but had to be careful. Seven height settings offer up to 12" of drop. Zincs, Generator You'll also receive occasional newsletters with exclusive info and deals only for subscribers and the password to the Downloads page. There are drain holes underneath to prevent water from accumulating in the joint. 2" x 2" Receiver bar is sized and punched to fit all common weight-distributing hitch ball mounts or utility ball mounts. Do you need advice on what products to buy? Cable, Marine Batteries & Start by using quarter-inch steel bars. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Caulking, Marine Engine Extending the tongue 8 is as simple as removing the two connecting pins, sliding the inner tube out until the holes line up and reinserting the connecting pins. A composite trailer tongue , which is commonly used for boats, adds lateral support to strengthen the tongue and chassis, enabling the tongue to be longer and providing better clearance while reversing. Heavy duty 11 gauge steel. Most people seem to just weld on a similar size/gauge piece of square steel. We bought a 18 receiver extension (e.g. To hold the inner tube in the top of the outer tube, I drilled new holes in the bottom of the front end of the outer tube for a new 1/2 through bolt. DIY trailerable sailboat restoration and improvement without throwing your budget overboard. Terminals, Marine Fuse Blocks & The two areas of highest stress are: 1, near the axle; and 2, (typically) within a few feet of where the tongue leaves the main part of the frame. To extend the tounge on the H>F> trailer all you have to do is turn the front crossmember around and the bolt patern will let you bolt it to the frame and give about a 10" extension.That is what I have done on both my trailers.Jerry M. Jerry, I really like that trike, its just keeps looking better each time . Sorry, Tom, I dont have any experience extending a trailer for a larger boat. Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & What is their reasoning? Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel DIY Trailer Tongue Box Prior to you start constructing your own diy wooden box, it's best to make comprehensive plans. The center frame member of the Calkins trailer is 8 of 1/8 wall,3 x 4 rectangular box tube. Trailer Winches, Shop Accessories, Big Jon Rails, Marine Tools & Tool DIY tasks range from running errands, like grocery shopping, to extra difficult ones like redesigning the residence or building sheds. Seats, Offshore Boat Handles, Life Jackets & Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Just make sure whoever does it knows what they are doing. A slide-in coupling, similar to a tow vehicle's drawbar, is simpler and easier to fabricate than a folding hinge. Products, Carbon Monoxide & Allowed HTML tags:
