Mounting the Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk on Boat Trailer
Question:
I have a 20foot aluminum boat with trailer. The trailer I use for the boat is 20 years old and consists of two, 3 foot bunkers mid-front, and two, 36 inch bunkers in the back. Could I buy four of these bunk rollers, screw them with lag bolts to the top of the existing 2 inch X 6 inch bunk boards? If so, do I need to take the carpet off first? Thanks for any advice. If they work Im going to order four of them. Dutton-Lainson 5 boat trailer bunk rollers, 3000 lb capacity
asked by: Jim
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk # DL21741 is designed to attach directly to 2 x 4 bunk boards so it will may work for your set-up, but I recommend instead to mount the roller bunks with the Roller Bunk Bracket # DL21742 and U-Bolts # CE15283GA. This will give you roller bunks that are certain to work; you can see the simplicity of how this set up will work in the accompanying photo. I've also attached links to video reviews of these parts for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
CE Smith U-Bolt - Galvanized - 3-13/16" Long x 3-1/16" Wide x 1/2" Diameter - Qty 1
- Boat Trailer Parts
- U-Bolts
- 3-1/16 Inch Wide
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Galvanized Steel
- 3-13/16 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket for Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunks Parts DL21740 & DL21741
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk Bracket
- Zinc-Plated Steel
- Dutton-Lainson
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Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk - 5' Long Sections - 12 Sets of 3 Rollers
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk
- Black Rubber
- Dutton-Lainson
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