safer tow when hooked up to a moving vehicle -- and it also strengthens Any thoughts on bunks vs rollers? Discussion in 'The Garage' started by chuppie, Jun 8, 2017. Our trailer has an extendable tongue, but it seems to be rusted in for the duration I spent too many hours with sledgehammers, drills, various penetrating oils, and even a small jackhammer, and finally gave up. CURT 45048 Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter Reducer, 2-1/2 to 2-Inch, 34-In Extension, 4,500 lbs ,. trailer tongue must also become stronger, and, depending on the intended Receiver intended for accessories only. 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A tongue extension is easy to use and makes launch and retrieval much easier. though they all share the same fundamental role, regardless of what Adjustable bunks can be set front to back or side to side to hold different types of boats. We get to know our products firsthand so experts can better help you. Stock# 5421059VENTURE heavy-duty hot dip galvanized trailer tongue measures 3" wide x 4" high x 96" long. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Steel Utility Trailer Kit - 1060-Lb. 2-5/16" Hitch ball and adjustable shank included. 36" Long x 20" tall x 16" wide locking tool box mounts to an A-frame trailer tongue to provide secure storage. structurally superior and offer better horizontal stiffness and vertical Opens in a new window or tab. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30224, http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24436&page=2. 3-Hole bolt-on case.Features: Channel, Guide-on posts make it easy to load your boat onto your trailer and back your trailer down the ramp. Telescoping A-Frame tongues for agricultural running gears or drop tongue trailers. Unfortunately, trailers with undersized tongues tend to develop Also a box store trailer like Lowe's or HD? Stock# 5442012CONTINENTAL heavy-duty hot dip galvanized trailer tongue with 7 ga. nominal wall thickness. 1,125,924 phone calls and 1,350,587 emails to help find the right solution. Very helpful/friendly Customer Service. Extends 6" in 9.5 seconds with 1,000 lbs of tongue weight. Couplers and hardware not included. New Products; Receiver Hitches. The center frame member of the Calkins trailer is 8 of 1/8 wall,3 x 4 rectangular box tube. use of your trailer, may be one of several different designs. Save up to 5% when you buy more. I wonder when they went to a 2x7" frame member as my trailer was ordered or started before yours. Additionally, the tongue often carries obnoxious loads like jack knifing or offset jack loads (torque). : 2" x 2" Maximum gross. 1,125,924 phone calls and 1,350,587 emails to help find the right solution. TOPTOW Hitch Extender, Fits for 2 inch Receiver, 7 inch Extension Length, with 5/8 inch Hitch Pin, Kuat Hi-Lo 2" Hitch Extension, 7" or 10" Extension, 2 1/8" Rise/Drop Product Name, Master Lock - Universal Size Fits 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16" Couplers - Trailer Locks #389DAT, 10 Feet 7 Way Trailer Extension Cord, 7 Pin Trailer Cable Extension, 7 Way Trailer Plug Extension Double Prongs Connector for Truck Camper Blade Molded RV Cable Wire, Weatherproof Anti-Corrosive, CURT 25138 Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler for 3-Inch Channel, 2-In Hitch Ball, 3,500 lbs, Valterra A10-0900 Trailer Tongue Jack Stand - Red, CURT 25227 Black A-Frame Trailer Coupler, 2-5/16-Inch Hitch Ball, 12,500 lbs. Extending the tongue 8 is as simple as removing the two connecting pins, sliding the inner tube out until the holes line up and reinserting the connecting pins. . See #2 above. Stock# 5442009CONTINENTAL heavy-duty hot dip galvanized trailer tongue with 11 ga. nominal wall thickness. . Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. The Parts of the Boat, Types of Pitons: Climbers Use Pitons for Secondary Anchors. x 48in. you're hauling or what you've got it hitched to. Padded bunks protect your boat's finish and hold it securely in place. Instead, you can build your own removable extension with simple tools and readily available parts that bolt together. An A-frame trailer tongue Extend your trailer hitch receiver opening so that you can clear your spare tire when using your hitch-mounted bike rack or so that your trailer won't hit a rear-mounted propane tank when you make sharp turns. Stock# 1041214LOADRITE heavy-duty hot dip galvanized trailer tongue with .072" nominal wall thickness. Let our friendly team of experts help you find what youre looking for. 2-5/16" Hitch ball and 2-1/2" shank included. lead to failure. Jack has a retracted height of 10-3/4", an extended height of 28-3/4", and 18" of travel. This dual-function adapter bar lets you extend your hitch beyond your bed-mounted camper and reduce your hitch opening so that you can have a 2" hitch for towing a trailer or mounting an accessory. about 45 inches from the end of the 3x3 tube (under the boat) is the weld for the jack. Couplers and hardware not included. I'm impressed! Add to Cart. The prevailing wisdom is in favor of bunks over rollers so that you can float the sailboat on and off the trailer instead of winching. Manual Crank Handle, Extension Footpad, LED Light. Limited time deal. Stock# 5428122MAGIC TILT heavy-duty factory OEM hot dip galvanized trailer tongue. Has weather-resistant carpeting and a galvanized steel mounting bracket that adjusts in height and fits trailer frames up to 3" wide. Stock# 1041267LOADRITE heavy-duty hot dip galvanized trailer tongue with .095" nominal wall thickness. wall thickness. Material insertion in high stress areas requires more reinforcement when putting it back together. or look online at designs. Stock# 1041483LOADRITE heavy-duty hot dip galvanized trailer tongue with .072" nominal wall thickness. 36" Long with a forged collar and a raw finish. They are a very different design so if you have an a-frame trailer you'd need something like the # CA-5210-B which you can see matches the shape of the a-frame or for a straight tongue you'd want the # CT-3002-Z. Comes with footplate. Make it as long as you want or can. Rear Mounted Receivers; Front Mounted Receivers; Motor Home; Step Bumper; Shock Absorbing Hitches. . Extending the tongue 8 is as simple as removing the two connecting pins, sliding the inner tube out until the holes line up and reinserting the connecting pins. Re: Trailer Tongue Extension--- YES I SEARCHED.. Electric A-frame jack has 2 toggle switches for operation. Tongues do not come with couplers or hardware.Measures 3" wide x 3" high x 110" longShips 'Truck Freight' and is subject to delivery service limitations. We offer factory OEM direct replacement tongues and universal application tongues. Can you spot the flaw in this arrangement? expert reply by: Jameson C. Top rtk Posts: 122 Joined: Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:06 am Re: Extending Trailer Tongue An A-frame trailer tongue is the most common due to its sheer strength, which supports the edges of the trailer from twisting under an uneven load. Tongues do not come with couplers or hardware.Measures 3" wide x 3" high x 72" long. 1-Year limited warranty How to Determine the Lift Capacity You Need in a Jack A, This JXC A-frame trailer jack features a manual hand crank, but can also be powered by any 18-volt to 24-volt compact drill when using the included attachment. Join Date: Jun 2012. Need help measuring tongue weight? Powder coated steel resists rust. Measures 3" wide x 3" high x 73.83" long (in a straight line at top) and is designed to bolt directly to the frame. Stock# 5442010CONTINENTAL heavy-duty hot dip galvanized trailer tongue with 11 ga. nominal wall thickness. Drop leg offers an extra 5-5/8" of lift. I don't know why but that coupler being on top of the A frame bothers me! Shipping was Fast. wall thickness. The design makes Bearing Buddy an easy way to protect your bearings by keeping water out and ensuring enough grease is in the hub.Features: Replaces the grease cap in the axle hub Prevents wheel-bearing failure Keeps water and dirt out of hubs and bearings Allows boat, Corrosion-resistant, straight-tongue trailer coupler features a trigger-style latching mechanism that securely locks in place around your 2" hitch ball. the bed, tires and hitch get most of the attention, a trailer tongue Any experience with extending the back-end? I used a straight tongue because I wanted my truck to be 90deg to my trailer when camping so that I would have access to the entire back without jumping over the trailer. What's the general consensus on tongue preference between strait tongue vs. A-frame design for off-road use? $tingy Sailor cost: $135 The previous photo showed the receiver mounted with 3/8-inch bolts through clamp pieces from a U bolt the heaviest off-the-shelf clamps from the local big-box hardware store. Great for boat or cargo trailers. Assisting our neighbors and customers, face to face at the counter. Minimize trailer sway and ensure a level, stable ride with this weight distribution system. (Important:An extension like this is only for use at the ramp, NOT for towing.). The jack mounting hole pattern on the Electric A-Frame Trailer Jack # EJ-3520-BBX is a standard pattern used for tongue jacks so you need not work about compatibility. Free shipping . In principle, this works just the same as the bolted-on version. Replaces the mounting bracket on your swivel jack. I think even when properly designed for strength, the A-frame will still be *stiffer* than a straight tongue. is the simplest yet most prone to failure if the trailer tongue gets Retail: $637.05. The drop leg offers 13-1/2" of lift on top of 15-1/4" of screw travel. Extends 6" in 41 seconds with 1,000 lbs of tongue weight. A-Frame Tongue Trailer Coupler 2" Hitch Ball for Travel Boat Horse Trailers Weld. A straight trailer tongue Might go measure a Gator Trailer (I have a 5x10' gator utility trailer I can measure if it helps you?) Designed for use with tow bars, this hitch extender moves your 2" receiver opening 7-3/4" out from your trailer hitch to provide clearance for rear-mounted accessories. Gas strut helps lift and hold lid. Does not include coupler or hardware. #3. Hitch receiver size: 2" x 2" Maximum gross. 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