Almost had a trailer failure!

[Glenn]

Hey guys, it's that time of year we start getting our equipment ready for the season. It's a good time to give your boat and trailer a thorough inspection.  Glad I did! You might want to check your trailer for this.

 

 

[GaryH]

Great post. Thanks Glen. Or should I say Mr. Glen after watching Hank Parker yesterday. ?

[A-Jay]

Nice ~  How old is that rig ?

A-Jay

[OnthePotomac]

I am fortunate in that when I purchased a new galvanized trailer for the G3, to replace the original Bear the Potomac ate (salinity) in only 9 years, it  came with a removeable tongue to my surprise.  There is a key lock at where the tongue meets the trailer main frame and the tongue then slides off and the trailer lights unplug there.  So glad for this feature.  The lock and lights plug never get in the water.

[Glenn]

The issue happened when it was 14 years old.

[K1500]

Glenn, you have had some bad fortune with your trailer lately. It is always good practice to to some PMCS on your gear. You probably trailer a lot more than most, but corrosion doesn’t really care about miles. I have an aluminum I beam based trailer, so I worry less about corrosion and more about fatigue. It is always good to post this, as lots of folks really neglect to look at their trailer. While we are at it, check your tires for age, pressure, and wear, and service your bearings.