Most keel rollers for boat trailers like the CE Smith Keel Roller for Boat Trailers part # CE29519 or CE Smith Keel Roller for Boat Trailers - Self Centering part # CE29505 don't have listed weight capacities as they aren't supporting the full weight of the boat. I recommend simply sticking with the original size and location as intended by the boat trailer manufacturer.
In regards to a comparison, the self-centering model helps re-align the boat on the trailer when you aren't completely... view full answer...
The Optronics Transit LED Backup Light, part # BUL90CB would be a brighter light than the Optronics Sealed, Oval LED Trailer Utility Light, part # BUL78CB. It would work great for a lighting up the area behind your boat trailer for loading a boat in the dark.
The # BUL90CB is also a submersible light which means it has a sealed, waterproof housing and lens. This will be be a good feature since you are using this light on the back of a boat trailer that will be backing down a boat ramp.... view full answer...
If your current Provider 235/80R16 Tires, like part # AM34834, are scraping your fenders when you go over bumps, and if they are putting you over a legal load limit of 13 feet 6 inches, then I definitely recommend going with the 225/75 size tires that you said are the recommendation for your boat trailer.
When looking at the different options available for you, it looks like the tire and wheel combination that you will need is actually 225/75R15. The common bolt pattern between size 235/80R16... view full answer...
The difference between Radial and Bias tires is that Radials will run cooler than Bias (making them last longer for highway applications) and they have more flexibility for better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear. Bias tires have a stiffer sidewall which makes them ideal for off-road use like on a farm. Since most people transport their boats on the highway I recommend going with a Radial tire.
The other thing you will want to pay attention to is the type of wheel that... view full answer...
Draw-Tite hitches # 24847 and # 24967 are both good choices for your 2010 Prius but if it were me I would choose # 24847.
They share the same 2000-lb maximum towing capacity and both are easy no-drill installations. The only noteworthy difference between them is that model # 24967 will be slightly less noticeable on the car since its main cross tube is hidden behind the rear fascia. If you don't care about this then you can save a few dollars by going with hitch # 24847 which is shown... view full answer...
Yes, roller bunks are much better to use because they allow your boat to become a rolling load which means less resistance for your winch. The reason you see a lot of bunk boards on boat trailers is because they have been the standard for a long time and they still work just fine.
We do have roller bunks that are the same length as the 4' CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards # CE27810 that you referenced. These can be found on our site listed as part # DL21740.
These are constructed of 12 gauge... view full answer...
All things being equal it's almost always better to go with a larger trailer tire size when possible. You'll get a smoother ride quality on the trailer and since smaller wheels turn faster at the same speed as larger wheels you end up putting less stress on the hubs and wheels/tires as well. So I'd recommend the part # TA43RR which will work great.
The only thing that might make a slight difference to push you towards the part # TA98RR instead would is that since this is a boat trailer... view full answer...
That's a good question, so I reached out to Ark regarding the differences between the three systems, and you were on the money that the difference is the strength of the springs. Otherwise, the physical size and rollers on the guides are the same. So the stronger springs can handle a longer (and thus heavier) boat:
- 14' to 16' Long Power Boat: Ark Ezi-Guides Self-Aligning Boat Trailer Loading System # AR64FR
- 16' to 20' Long Power Boat: Ark Ezi-Guides Self-Aligning Boat Trailer Loading... view full answer...
For a boat trailer, the best finish is going to be galvanized. The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C # AM30120 that you were looking at may work fine, but I don't recommend it for boat trailers since the wheels will see a lot of water. The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C # AM30130 is going to hold up better and resist rust better than the white painted wheel. I attached a demonstration video for you... view full answer...
The terms bolster bracket and bunk bracket refer to the same thing. For example, CE Smith part # CE10002G-4 is a bracket that can be used on a boat trailer to mount either a standard carpeted wooden bunk board (that supports the boat's hull) or a roller bunk like # DL21741. view full answer...
The reason it says not to put it on a boat trailer is because the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire item # AM32161 you referenced is on a steel wheel. For a spare tire that is better suited for a boat trailer I recommend the Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" Galvanized Wheel item # AM3S450. Aside from the load rating and it being a galvanized wheel you are looking at an identical tire and wheel combo. This would be a better spare tire for your boat and it is a little... view full answer...
The Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 4,400 lbs # BDW15020 is a really great winch designed for utility trailer use. It is able to be used as a boat trailer winch, but it has a slower run time with a long recovery cycle.
The Dutton-Lainson TW4000 StrongArm Electric Winch - Marine - 4,000 lbs # DL25200 is my recommendation with almost twice as fast a line speed under load and nowhere near the amperage draw. This will serve you better for your 4,500 lb boat... view full answer...
The main difference between the Dexter Hydraulic Flex Hose # 18018-SF and the Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Hose # bh-3mfs90ff-1-5 is the manufacturer. If you wanted a direct replacement for your boat trailer then you want the # 18018-SF. Otherwise, they are both 18" long and have the same fittings so the only other difference would be the price. view full answer...
A suspension enhancement product like the SumoSprings # CSS-1125R or Firestone Coil-Rite # F4174 are primarily designed to suspend the weight of cargo carried in the vehicle itself. It's not always the best choice for counteracting the vehicle squat caused by the tongue weight of a trailer being applied to the vehicle. The SumoSpring or Coil-Rite can in some circumstances act like a fulcrum, causing the load on the front axle to lighten, which can lead to decreased braking performance and... view full answer...
The difference between the Yates Keel Roller for Boat Trailers # YR8244-105EC and # YR8000 is that the former has the middle spacing at about 5/8" while the latter has an increased middle spacing of about 1". I have attached photos of each for you to check out.
You just need to make sure that your pin has a 5/8" diameter like part # CE10725A and you can use either one as a replacement. view full answer...
I currently have three diffrent self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes which are attached for you below.
eTrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-35-SA (3,500 Axles)
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 23-468-469 (3,500 Axles)
Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # K23-478-479 (4,400 Axles)
The eTrailer brand is going to be the economy line and the Dexter brand is going to be the premium line. The... view full answer...
Both the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT48012C and Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT53012C will work well for long distance trips with their radial construction. They are both designed to fit a 12" x 4" wheel so you can change to the larger size as long as you have the necessary tire clearance. The 5.30R12 is 21.57" in diameter and 5.39" wide, while the 4.80R12 is 20.63" in diameter and 4.84" wide. Do remember as this is a boat trailer the higher you raise it with... view full answer...
It is easy to tell which type of wheel you have on your boat trailer.
Lug centric wheels slide onto studs on the hub and are secured with lug nuts, like a car tire.
If a wheel is hub centric, the wheel centers on the hub and bolts are threaded into the hub to secure the wheel. view full answer...
The 19575-14 and 205/75-14 tire sizes are close enough that you won't have any issues with this transition.
The tire I recommend picking up is the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10234 because it's very reliable, has a load range C rating (1,925 lbs at 60 psi), and a max speed rating of 81 mph.
If you don't plan on reusing the wheels on your trailer then you can get this same tire with a galvanized wheel and a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern as part # AM32156. view full answer...
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