Brian Needham Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 looks like I totaled my trailer, hung on the end of the ramp. I need a trailer for a tracker Avalanche.........hard to find a stock one and tracker wont build be one. If anyone sees one let me know PLEASE!! thanks Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted September 29, 2011 Super User Posted September 29, 2011 Is it possible to find a trailer with a similar frame, then get a metal fabricator weld supports to put the bunks in the same positions? How much damage? Did you tear off the running gear? Twist/bend the frame? I'd ask around about a metal fabricator with a good reputation and some creativity. I've seen skillful, independent fabricators breathe new life into stuff destined for the smelter. Quote
Brian Needham Posted September 29, 2011 Author Posted September 29, 2011 yeah rhino the fram is broke 75% through on one side.....crossmember that should be striaght is now a U........frame is also buckled in another spot. might have found a trailer that is close enough and move the bunks around at a good welding shop. just hate to not have a stock trailer but oh well. Quote
detroit1 Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 My trailer had to be replaced this year, so i ended up buying a new trailer that is really designed for a bigger boat than mine. I love it. Any dealer that sells trailers will help find one that fits your boat. They are adjustable. You might have a little difficulty finding one to fit an Avalanche. Good luck. Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted September 30, 2011 Super User Posted September 30, 2011 I guess I've been doing my redneck engineering too long. I don't think there's such a thing as a TOTALED boat trailer. One nice thing about metal, it can be bent, heated and rebent, welded, cut and rewelded. A tourch and a BFH will get it back in shape, a welder and little reinforcement steel will make it stronger than new. I guess folk in Arkansas don't know how to build anything with nothing. Us old redneck GA boys been having to do that all our lives. Quote
Brian Needham Posted October 1, 2011 Author Posted October 1, 2011 I guess I've been doing my redneck engineering too long. I don't think there's such a thing as a TOTALED boat trailer. One nice thing about metal, it can be bent, heated and rebent, welded, cut and rewelded. A tourch and a BFH will get it back in shape, a welder and little reinforcement steel will make it stronger than new. I guess folk in Arkansas don't know how to build anything with nothing. Us old redneck GA boys been having to do that all our lives. LOL.......naw we folk in Arkansas are waiting on insurance to see what happens. It maybe able to be fixed but it sure is bad. Quote
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