Trailer rebuild

Posted By: Greg Koch
Date: 2/14/07 5:43a.m.

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In Response To: Re: Trailers (Jim Bailey)

Jim,
I have considered a rebuild, but want to find out how much an aluminum, low maintenance, unit would cost first. I would need to replace the front draw bar assembly, surge unit, and replace the drums with disc on my current trailer, at the very least. The PO installed a tongue extension on the trailer that I cannot free up, and seems to have rusted in place, effecting the main draw bar. It also needs new tires all around. Then there is the age/dependability issue (weld fractures, etc.).
Overall, I expect to pay more for a new trailer, but I think the peace of mind benefit might balance out the additional cost. Once I have the estimate, I could decide my course.
Anyone out there replace their trailer recently, and if so, what was the cost of your aluminum unit?

Messages In This Thread

Build Specs for an Artic trailer? -- Greg Koch -- 2/12/07 6:15p.m.

I had a new trailer built to the factory specs at the Road King factory in FL. -- Ray Henry, Nimble Kodiak Yawl, "Seaweed", NC -- 2/12/07 7:03p.m.

Re: Trailers -- Jim Bailey -- 2/14/07 4:10a.m.

Trailer rebuild -- Greg Koch -- 2/14/07 5:43a.m.

$5K with all the bells and whistles. Now, you wanna re-think that rebuild? -- Ray Henry, Nimble Kodiak Yawl, "Seaweed", NC -- 2/14/07 11:23a.m.

Well, err... -- Greg Koch -- 2/14/07 6:44p.m.

Call Road King - that's how much mine was w/o delivery. -- Ray Henry, Nimble Kodiak Yawl, "Seaweed", NC -- 2/14/07 7:08p.m.

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