CliffA
Well-Known Member
- Dec 29, 2009
- 4,712
- Boat Info
- 2001 Sea Ray 340DA
Name: 'Happy Place'
4.5kW West. Generator
Purchased Nov. 2014
Fresh Water Use
- Engines
- Twin Merc. 6.2L (MPI)
640 hp (Total)
Raw Water Cooled
V-Drive Transmissions
since i am not familiar with the past maintenance (or lack there of) on my newly acquired trailer i am thinking i should just replace the main components of the braking system and start fresh...it is equipped with drum surge brakes on the front axle only...i don't normally like to just randomly replace things that may not need replacing, but in this case i may make an exception since the condition of the trailer is so important...i do not want to have troubles with the trailer and possibly be stranded on the side of the road, if it can be prevented...
i will be adding a small storage box to the trailer soon and equip it with the items i would most likely need in case a problem develops...has anyone put together a list of items (and tools) they feel should be kept with the trailer in case of an emergency?...i have some basic ideas of the items but i have only been boating a couple years and luckily have had few issues with a trailer...i am a fair 'shade tree' mechanic so knowing how to do repairs to the trailer is not a real concern...i have repalced wheel hubs, wheel bearing, leaf springs, winches, etc on my other trailer so i am familiar with the basic components...i just want to be sure i have the materials and tools available when traveling...
also, any opinions of the material the storgae box should be made of (ie. steel vs plastic)?...
thanks
i will be adding a small storage box to the trailer soon and equip it with the items i would most likely need in case a problem develops...has anyone put together a list of items (and tools) they feel should be kept with the trailer in case of an emergency?...i have some basic ideas of the items but i have only been boating a couple years and luckily have had few issues with a trailer...i am a fair 'shade tree' mechanic so knowing how to do repairs to the trailer is not a real concern...i have repalced wheel hubs, wheel bearing, leaf springs, winches, etc on my other trailer so i am familiar with the basic components...i just want to be sure i have the materials and tools available when traveling...
also, any opinions of the material the storgae box should be made of (ie. steel vs plastic)?...
thanks