racinfarmer Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: My aluminum trailer looks like new.... But the frames cracked....my steel ones are not cracked. Yeah, cracked frames is a concern of mine. I don't want to have the trailer break apart in buttfuck nowhere or the middle of the rez or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Woodtick said: Bought my claim shell new in 05. It's stored inside and still looks great. I've been sledding almost 30 years and I'm on my third trailer. I keep them 10 or more as well. But I don't use them as much as some. I ride out of the garage mostly. I've only had to fix the first one, R and R junk. I just buy Triton now, all aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 1 minute ago, racinfarmer said: Yeah, cracked frames is a concern of mine. I don't want to have the trailer break apart in buttfuck nowhere or the middle of the rez or something. We were atving in the spring aways up north and the frame let go again on the way there....its been parked since....gonna fix again and send it down the road....love my new steel one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 20, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: My aluminum trailer looks like new.... But the frames cracked....my steel ones are not cracked. I get my sled trailer safetied every year. Never had any cracks. My little steel enclosed however is currently braced together with self tapping screws. Frame needs to be completely rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Blackstar said: I get my sled trailer safetied every year. Never had any cracks. My little steel enclosed however is currently braced together with self tapping screws. Frame needs to be completely rebuilt. Ya i use to get my trailers saftied every yr in Ontario too cause you had too....talk about a money grab...they just take your 100 bucks and dont look at a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 11 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: How often do you use it? Not very often,I ride from my camp 99% of the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Woodtick said: Not very often,I ride from my camp 99% of the time. Ya see thats the thing...between my wifes business and my playtime...our trailers see alot of use...they are ready to get rid of in 5 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 20, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: Ya i use to get my trailers saftied every yr in Ontario too cause you had too....talk about a money grab...they just take your 100 bucks and dont look at a thing. Usually its a $600-800 bill. Brakes and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 20, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2017 There is a thread over on HCS about cracking aluminum trailers....more common than I ever thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Blackstar said: Usually its a $600-800 bill. Brakes and tires. Good price....tires are usually 600+ alone....full backing plates are usually at least 50 bucks apiece....then labour.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Just now, Biggie Smails said: There is a thread over on HCS about cracking aluminum trailers....more common than I ever thought. Ya..im kicking myself for not listening to my buds. Gotta learn everything the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 20, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2017 1 minute ago, FAT DAVE said: Ya..im kicking myself for not listening to my buds. Gotta learn everything the hard way. Well yeah....same way here! Also surprised at number of issues involving the rubber pad/gasket not being installed between the steel axle and aluminum frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 20, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Well yeah....same way here! Also surprised at number of issues involving the rubber pad/gasket not being installed between the steel axle and aluminum frame. That I have heard of more than cracked frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 34 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: Ya..im kicking myself for not listening to my buds. Gotta learn everything the hard way. You need to take better care of your stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Woodtick said: You need to take better care of your stuff. Care? You mean like not use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted August 20, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2017 Sure trac 6x12 galvanized steel - best of both wordsworlds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 46 minutes ago, SnowRider said: Sure trac 6x12 galvanized steel - best of both wordsworlds That will be my next when my 10 year old steel utility dies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 I think this is the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 1999 Triton, we use it a lot and borrow it out, still look almost new including the frame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 20, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: 1999 Triton, we use it a lot and borrow it out, still look almost new including the frame. Nice trailer Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: 1999 Triton, we use it a lot and borrow it out, still look almost new including the frame. Its aluminum....of course it looks almost new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Just now, FAT DAVE said: Its aluminum....of course it looks almost new. I recently put new brakes on, checked it over really well, no bad or cracked aluminum anywhere, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 1 minute ago, XCR1250 said: I recently put new brakes on, checked it over really well, no bad or cracked aluminum anywhere, That doesnt to me any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 A simple search on google will show alot of issues with frames cracking on aluminum trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 8 hours ago, FAT DAVE said: Who keeps a trailer for 10 yrs? people who buy alloy trailers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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