Roller Bunk Recommendation for Carpet Bunks that are 4 inches Wide

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I want to put rollers over my carpeted bunks, on my boat trailer. The rollers you sell look to be two inches wide. My bunks are four inches wide eight feet long. Thoughts?

asked by: Peter W

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Actually the roller of the Dutton Lainson Roller part # DL21741 that you referenced is actually 4-5/8 inches wide. Check out the picture I attached. Either way the bracket of this kit would still attach directly to your bunks.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In order to convert your Malone trailer from a roof rack on wheels to a full on boat trailer with roller guide-on's, I recommend using the CE Smith Roller Bunks for Boat Trailers part #CE27700 and CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket…

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Answer 2

The CE Smith Roller Bunks, #CE27700, that you referenced would be a great option for your boat trailer. These roller bunks are 4 ft long and they can be mounted directly on top of your current wood bunks. You can also use the CE Smith Mounting…

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Answer 3

Normally we'd recommend replacing your 4 foot wood bunks with the same size roller bunks like with the part #CE27700 that you referenced but if you have room for a longer roller bunk you certainly could do that like with the #DL21741 which is…

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Answer 4

Roller bunks would be stronger than wood bunks since metal is much stronger than wood. The rollers would allow your boat to not have to be launched so deep too since it can roll off of the trailer. For 4 foot sections of roller bunks we have the part…

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Answer 5

Yes, you can use two sets of the Dutton-Lainson deluxe roller bunks #DL21741 for your 6,000 pound 23 foot Boston Whaler as long as each pair isn't supporting more than their 3,000 pound weight capacity. The capacity for a set of Dutton-Lainson…

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Answer 6

The Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunk #DL21741 that you referenced can be installed directly on top of your existing wooden bunks. According to the installation instructions when mounting over wooden bunks a 3/8 inch diameter lag screw is required. The…

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Answer 7

There are roller bunks for boat trailers rated for over 1,500 lbs; you could use the Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk #DL21740, which are rated for 2,500 lbs and install with Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket #DL21762. I've attached…

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Answer 8

There are mounting holes in the bases of the Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunks #DL21741. You would need to use corrosion resistant hardware obtained locally and attach the bunks directly to the short ends of the boards. But there is a…

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Answer 9

I would be apprehensive about completely removing the keel rollers, especially if they support any weight. Removing the keel rollers would force the bunks to support more weight. This could be dangerous with the bouncing affect trailers and boats…

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Answer 10

The short leg of the CE Smith #CE27648 Post-Style Guide-Ons measures 21-1/2 inches from the end of the leg to the inside edge of the upright and 23 inches to the outside of the upright. I've shown these dimensions in the provided photo. CE Smith…

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Answer 11

Personally I like the roller style of guide-ons like the CE Smith Roller-Style Guide-Ons #CE27610. The roller style is a bit more forgiving if contact is made because they roll along with the boat instead of just being a blunt stationary force that…

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Answer 12

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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