Roller Trailer Q's

[jasonnb]

I have a Load Rite Roller trailer that is in need of roller replacement. Here are my Questions-<br /><br />1. The rolelrs are held on by a pin driven through the shaft. These are corroded and very difficult to remove., Is there a better way?<br /><br />2. Are Poly rollers worth the extra cost? 16 rollers at $5-$15 add up quickly.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Roller Trailer Q's

Afraid to say no tricks on removal unless you soak the pins with "PB BUSTER" available at parts stores.<br /><br />The poly rollers are darn near industructable. Some brands (most )of rubber rollers leave wonderful black trace marks on the hull. Both do the same job. Me personally I don't have the cash for as many as I would need on my 24' trailer <br /><br />I can live with the occasional black streak.<br /><br />Bob

 

[jasonnb]

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Thanks Bob. I have noticed that Boaters World has the Poly rollers in packs of 4 for $30. Regular rubber rollers are $5.50 for a difference of about $2 per roller. It also looks like the polys have plastic hubs. Since my boat tends to flatten the existing rollers, I'm wondering about the longevity of the poly hubs.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Roller Trailer Q's

Check out the LoadRite website. It would appear that they have come up with a new style roller for use on their trailers. Check it out.

 

[gleemontague]

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trailer should not flatten rollers, should be mostly on keel rollers w/ balancing by wobbles

 

[mikecjn]

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gleemontague,<br /><br />What kind of trailer are you refering to? I have an EZ Loader and I have no keel rollers. It is all wobble bunks. Did you add keel rollers?