Fix my current trailer or buy a new one? Need Advice.

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SeattleBob

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Hi All,
I need some expert advice. I currently have a 1996 20" Maxum boat and an Escort trailer. The trailer is not in bad shape but some it has gone into some disrepair and probably needs new tires, new bearings/bearings repacked, a new breakaway chain, new tongue since the one now is rusted and the place where you put the brake fluid in the tongue is rusted out inside. I am not sure how much this will all cost vs. just buying a new trailer. Any thoughts on what you would do or expected costs would be great so that I can weigh my options.
Thanks,
Bob
 

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smokeonthewater

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Re: Fix my current trailer or buy a new one? Need Advice.

ok so you need tires $100... bearing repack/seals... diy under $20 and a new master cylinder $65 I think you are calling the coupler the tongue... if you are worried about the SLIGHT surface rust, clean it up with a wire brush/wire wheel and paint it. If the actual tongue of the trailer has structural rust then the whole trailer needs CLOSE inspection for the same before considering any repairs.
 
Alwhite00

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Re: Fix my current trailer or buy a new one? Need Advice.

Does not look bad at all, 200.00 and you should be good. Btw, trailers do need some maintaince, even if you do buy a new one.

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90stingray

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Re: Fix my current trailer or buy a new one? Need Advice.

Heck even if you dropped your boat off the trailer and blasted and painted plus all the repairs you will still be ahead of a new trailer. Have you priced a trailer with brakes? Gotta be close to $2000 for brand new. I say clean and refurb what you have... if the structure is sound.
 
roscoe

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Re: Fix my current trailer or buy a new one? Need Advice.

Looks like a galvanized trailer, with very minimal rust to me.

Tires maybe?
cable
Bearings serviced
If the brake system needs servicing or the couple replaced, ok

Still shouldn't be more than $500

Throw a new winch strap on, and tidy up the wiring, and you've got a functional trailer for years to come.
 
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