Boat Hits Trailer After Leaving First Roller on Boat Trailer
Question:
I need to install roller on the boat trailer because when loading or unloading boat it slams down on the trailer after leaving the front roller. I am limited on space, not sure if a 3 inch roller will work unless I change the bunk and front roller height. Any suggestions?
asked by: Jim
Expert Reply:
For a keel roller, what you need is a high degree of adjustability so that the limited space you have will not be a factor. With roller and bracket set # CE32013G, because of its length, you can get a slight angle up from the trailer frame and that may be enough to fit the roller.
Another option is to use roller bunks, # DL21741, which you can attach directly to flat bunks on the trailer. This will provide rollers for the length of the boat. The rollers are 5 feet long so you would need to order however many needed for the length of each bunk. They have a capacity of 3,000 pounds per set.
I have linked videos on both the roller bunks and the keel roller for you. If you do not think either of these will solve the problem then I have included a link to all of the rollers we carry.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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CE Smith Keel Roller Assembly for 3" Wide Trailer Tongues - Galvanized Steel and Black Rubber
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Rollers
- Keel Roller
- 11-1/2 Inch Tall
- Black Rubber
- 5 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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