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    Annode location

    So the bracket is the standard. Can I mount it inside the bracket or does it need to be in direct contact with the water?
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    Annode location

    Hello all, I have a 22’ Lowe pontoon and I was pondering putting an Annode or two on the toons. I am wondering where to put them. I have lifting strakes on the inside of each toon and was thinking of attaching them to it. (Inside of strake ? Outside of strake?) My thoughts being that...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    Thank you everyone for their insights and help. A little follow up… I took the boat and trailer to a respected trailer place. He said he took it in his shop and lifted it etc. The owner said, “the equalizers are equalizing. But it’s just a poor design. If it were mine, I’d drive it as is.”...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    The trailer is rated for a 3500# load according to Karavan. The estimated weight of the boat is; 1805, fuel 200, motor 400/total2405 lbs. I need to find a local scale to get actual weight. And I can call Karavan back to find out recommended tongue weight. The recommended hitch height is 21 1/2...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    I have checked the tongue weight a couple of times. Although, in leveling the frame of the trailer I did notice that the frame deflects a little. Maybe an inch plus over the 30’. Is this normal, I would think so. But as a result I did re-check the level with a tape measure a foot in front...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    So is the consensus that there is nothing wrong with the suspension? The slanted equalizer is not indicative of something being off? And that non-slipper springs might be an alternative to the current set up? What would be some reasons not to switch to non-slipper springs?
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    I did level the trailer as you described, the equalizer actually looks worse when I did that. (I had been using a level at the tongue). But I did find that the trailer is bent about an inch or so from front to back, but I figure that is just the flex of the steel. But when I made the tongue...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    I’d like to agree with the idea that it’s fine the way it is. But when you consider that there is 2400# sitting on a trailer designed for 3500 (that will be cruising 70 mph down the highway) on tires designed for ~1500 lbs each, although that leaves a decent margin for error if the load is...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    So maybe you can make sense of this …. I spoke with Karavan about the ideal ball height, they said 21 1/2”! And that is measured at the bottom of the coupler. The jack on the trailer only goes above the floor 23”, not leaving enough room for the ball to slip under. But while I was out there...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    I don’t think the PO replaced the springs when the axle was replaced, they all four have very similar age indicators. I looked for a broken spring pack and didn’t see one, but I did elevate one side of the trailer and the equalizer leveled out perfectly. Is this a strong indication of poor...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    I am not sure what you mean by the 18-21” under ball hitch. The trailer is level at 15.5-16”. I double checked the weight with my bathroom scale at the ball socket and it’s 230 lbs which is right at about 7%. But, no I haven’t actually weighed it. I probably should. so I just went out and...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    I used the trailer jack today and raised it all the way up and then lowered it all the way to see if it had any affect on the equalizer position. If I lowered it all the way down it definitely became worse and raising it all the way up improved it, but still never reached level. I also just to...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    My new to me pontoon trailer seems to not be set up right. I need some help figuring out what is off. With the trailer level, the equalizer is slanted forward about 15-25 degrees and the front axle tires appear to be bearing more weight than the rears based on the visual that the tires with...
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    White Smoke😑

    So, I finally had the chance to test drive. It is actually running better than ever. It must have everything to do with the bad gas. The tank I was using before had a manual air vent, I had failed to close it several times over the past year. Could that have caused condensation? I have...
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