Can I Use Roller Bunks and Carpeted Bunk Boards Together on Boat Trailer

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Need replacement carpeted runners on my ranger boat trailer I saw the seven foot ones can I get a set for the sides and bottom and use the exsisting hangers? Second on the side instead of carpet use the roller style do they leave marks on the fiberglass. Or are the carpeted better.

asked by: Mark D

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I'll start off by saying that I've seen quite a few boat trailers that use a combination of rollers like the CE Smith Roller Bunks for Boat Trailers - 6 Rollers Each - 5' Long - 1,500 lbs - 1 Pair # CE27710 and a carpeted bunk like the CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 7' Long - 1 Pair # CE27845. The rollers definitely help if you're on a lot of shallow or steep boat ramps and combining the two gives you the best of both worlds, with the rollers on the bottom and boards up top to help stabilize the boat.

The roller bunks are made from a hard rubber that shouldn't mark up your fiberglass hull at all; they're not designed to compress, and their hardness keeps them from marking things up, so they're a great solution.

It sounds like you've got a way to mount the bunk boards already, but to mount the rollers you'll want to use the CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies for Roller Bunks - Galvanized Steel - Qty 4 # CE10003G-4. These are designed to work with the rollers mentioned above and attach directly to your trailer with U-bolts like the # CE15283GA-4; those U-bolts are 3-1/16" wide and 3-13/16" long; you'll want to choose the U-bolts based off the size of your trailer frame. I've linked all our available U-bolts for you to check out if those won't fit on your trailer.

I've also linked some review videos of these parts for you to check out, but I think combining the rollers and bunk boards will give you a nice looking and easy to use way to load and unload your boat.

expert reply by: Erik B

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You can attach the Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk #DL21741 directly the wood bunks horizontally if you want. I attached a picture that shows them installed on the flat side of a board for you to check out as well.

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Answer 2

You can use the 5 foot long Dutton-Lainson deluxe roller bunk #DL21741 on your 8 foot bunk, and you would just locate it in the middle of the bunk. I also offer the Dutton-Lainson roller bunk, part #DL21740. This is a 4 foot long roller bunk, so you…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you, but unfortunately those 7ft long bunk boards #CE27845 are going to be the longest ones we currently offer. If you wanted to source the wood yourself you could then just use some marine grade carpeting like the CE Smith…

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Answer 4

The CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers #CE27845 are exactly what you are needing. This is a pair of 7' long bunk boards that are wrapped completely with carpet. These will mount to your existing brackets, so if your current boards…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 7

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 8

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 10

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

Good morning, Cliff. As of today (3/27/24) we are expecting the #KE33JR tire/wheel combo to be in stock in about 2 weeks. Hopefully this means we can take our own pictures and put them on the site within maybe about 3-4 weeks from now. What I can…

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