Trailer Modifications

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Trailer Modifications

Post by Mattblack » Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:37 pm

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Hi all, I think my Dunbier trailer needs and an extra set of wobbler rollers on it as I struggle to drive it up straight onto the trailer. It goes on ok at the start, but then drifts off to the left when it’s 1/2 way up. Does anybody know a good place to by the bracket/rollers as per the picture attached, or should I just go to Dunbier?

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Re: Trailer Modifications

Post by purple5ive » Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:26 pm

BCF will have them, or trailer repair centre in braeside. which is close to dunbier anyway..

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Re: Trailer Modifications

Post by frozenpod » Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:10 pm

Extra rollers is always a good idea.

It sounds like the not going on straight particularly if it always goes the same direction is a trailer setup issue though.

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Re: Trailer Modifications

Post by smile0784 » Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:32 pm

Mattblack wrote:
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Hi all, I think my Dunbier trailer needs and an extra set of wobbler rollers on it as I struggle to drive it up straight onto the trailer. It goes on ok at the start, but then drifts off to the left when it’s 1/2 way up. Does anybody know a good place to by the bracket/rollers as per the picture attached, or should I just go to Dunbier?
Just wondering is there a.side current or wind putting you off centre?

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Re: Trailer Modifications

Post by smile0784 » Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:33 pm

Or motor still straight.?

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Re: Trailer Modifications

Post by Trumpeter » Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:49 pm

Best trailers I've owned had V bunks, the boat couldn't go anywhere except the centre regardless of wind etc.

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Re: Trailer Modifications

Post by Mattblack » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:00 pm

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Thanks for the replies...I’m pretty sure it’s the trailer setup & not my driving (it does it when pull it in manually as well) Not sure if you can see from the photos, but it only has 3 sets of rollers & im hoping putting another set where the axle is may help. It’s causing a lot of deep scratches on the hull, so pretty keen on getting it right. Perhaps scrap all the rollers & get a couple of skids?
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Re: Trailer Modifications

Post by Nude up » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:56 pm

I think you need the u section nylon block that fits between the rollers that will protect the keel .

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Re: Trailer Modifications

Post by Nude up » Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:01 pm

I have purchased stuff from Roxom in the past I think they are in Hastings my mates a courier he picks all my stuff up. Google them
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Re: Trailer Modifications

Post by smile0784 » Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:24 pm

I had similar problem when first started driving on. I just didnt put trailer in water so far.

Have you tried that

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