Trailer questions

[MA1232]

I have post this before but I think I may have place it in the wrong thread.  old thread - http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1237666376/2#2

Anyway here are the question again:

"Hey guys or gals,

Found this trailer for $150, it got a couple of problem so I'm wondering if it is worth the price.

It is a year 2000 Load Rite for watercraft but wide enough for my 12' jon.  It got broken left light and left wheel missing a stem valve however the tire look good.  Is it okay for the grease to come out of the axle?  Both wheels spin free without any roughness.  

Does the trailer worth $150 with these problems?

How much will it cost to fix these problems?

I'm never own a trailer before so don't know anything about it.  Now, I need to find a trailer hitch for my 2005 Odysseys.  Do you know if any good place for this?

Thanks,

MA1232"

Pictures:

Trailer - http://picasaweb.google.com/sfclaxton/MarchTrailer#5315735564197633826

Light - http://picasaweb.google.com/sfclaxton/MarchTrailer#5315735574441906626

wheel - http://picasaweb.google.com/sfclaxton/MarchTrailer#5315735593094775810

[Triton21]

Looks like it is galvanized which is a plus.  Axle has lost cap, replace with bearing buddies, also replace bearings and seals.  Replace broken light.  Check tires for cracks, if cracked replace.  Check axle to see if bent.  Get a spare tire. Can you do the repair work?  If axle  and tires are OK you can probably get by for less than $100.00, excluding spare, if you do most of the work.

[MA1232]

I can take care of light and tire, but not too sure about the bearing buddies and stuff. Do you have a picture that show how these stuff go together or a schematic for the axle?

Thanks

[Triton21]

Google"trailer wheel bearing replacement".

[TommyBass]

assuming all that has been said is true I would say its a good deal.  As they said I would replace with bearing buddies.  You should be able to find used parts readily to replace anything thats too bad without much cost.

[MA1232]

Duh! why didn't I think of that and with video too.

Thanks Triton21

Thanks TommyBass for the reassuring.

[cart7t]

You sure couldn't build that trailer new for $150.  The tires don't look good.  My suggestion?  Check Walmart, they've got new tires and wheels that size for around $50-60 apiece.  Buddy bearings, Walmart.  Light, Walmart.

Invest around $200 and you've got a trailer that will last you a long time.

[TommyBass]

Something you can also do if the trailer tires are pricey is to price a very basic set of car tires in a similar size.  Many times trailer tires are more expensive than car tires due to their load capacities.  Since all your hauling around is a 12' john boat you wouldn't have any load issue what so ever with car tires.  Heck you might be able to find a reasonably used set of those as well.

[MA1232]

Hey Cart7t, are you talking about an additional $200 or $50?

What I'm thinking of doing now is as follow:

-grease and grease gun

-bearing buddies ( look simple enough )

-Valve stem (should I bring this to a auto shop?)

-light ( can do )

-fix a flat for just in case. ( load will be light -200lbs max )

Good idea! I will check the regular tire store if I will to replace the tire.

Thanks