Trailer rebuild 2 to 4

[Kohldanielzimmer]

Here is the build on my 4 place trailer.

I have a lot of skis. It’s nice to be able to bring out the whole family and have skis for everyone. So, I picked up a 1993 VM dual ski trailer.

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Here is the trailer as I bought it. Really solid foundation to start from. C channel frame construction. The trailer is (outside fender to fender) 101.5 inches. Plenty wide to fit 3 across the back and long enough to have 1 across the nose.

Previous owners had added some stuff to make their configuration work. The welds were not up to snuff and the gauge of metal was too thin for my liking. So, cross member for nose pins and all bunk supports had to go.

Here is the trailer withe new nose pin cross member and bunk bracket mock up.



Then bunk mock up to ensure proper spacing.





Stoltz bow stops for rickter/superfreak/new SJ style bow hooks.




For the ski across the nose of the trailer, I added an upright nose brace. I don’t like just relying on tie downs.





Bunks coming together. Help from daughter





To be continued….

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

With all the added weight, I wanted to update the axle and suspension.

I bought a new dexter 3500 galvanized axle with stainless spindle seal surface! Heavy duty leaf springs.

3500 lb 95 inch Dexter Galvanized Trailer Axle with Brake Fl

www.sturdybuiltonline.com

I also added trailer brakes because I drive a heavy truck and the trailer weight and 4 skis adds up. Plus the place I ski had road access withe elevation drop from 3000t to 900ft. Quite the grade.


Now that the foundation/welding/moving parts of the trailer we’re done… time for powder coat.

I chose prismatic powder dark grey sparkle.





Added new rims and maxxis tires



Bunk carpet time




Waffle turf end caps!

Replaced old safety cables (fraying.. ouch) with new stainless chain and 316 Clevis hooks.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

All stainless hardware from McMaster Carr



Square stock caps for sano look




Pretty much done…

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

Saved for lighting /completion pics…

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

Dexter10 inch nevr adjust. Electric. I’ve done extra sealing on connectors. I know I know. I plan on disconnecting before launching and generally I don’t need to submerge the wheels anyhow to get my skis off. The one on the nose will have to be lifted .

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

Wiring in process. Making it unnecessarily complicated because I am that way for some reason.

Having trouble with brakes for some reason. Does t seem like controller recognizes when I wire them in… I don’t get a reading for applying gain. Should be simple with two wires. Verified my controller is sending a pulse all the way to wires but when I hook them up voltage drops to zero.

Any gurus out there that can help?

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

She’s wired. Truck recognized trailer attached and brakes started working.

 

[Quinc]

Awesome build!

 

[CD155MX]

Awesome work. Really curious to see how you mount and end up liking that bow stop. I need to do something better for my Freak and the wifes SXR on our trailer.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

Awesome work. Really curious to see how you mount and end up liking that bow stop. I need to do something better for my Freak and the wifes SXR on our trailer.

Stainless u bolts. I was able to finesse it in.

 

[SXIPro]

Damn trailer is nicer than my truck. MUCH nicer. Great job!

 

[CD155MX]

Stainless u bolts. I was able to finesse it in. View attachment 437532

Do you have any concerns with that holding up? Kind of get the sense that the u-bolt will pull itself through the poly.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

I don’t think so but I suppose that’s possible. It’s thicker than the typical style bow stop, which is also held on with a u bolt.

 

[CD155MX]

Good stuff. Please share some pics with skis on the trailer when all mounted up.

 

[afraz1er]

Just a couple ideas if plan A doesn't work out.

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[Kohldanielzimmer]

Thank you. Those are awesome.

 

[johnhoo08]

Just a couple ideas if plan A doesn't work out. View attachment 437759View attachment 437760

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What kind of bow stocks are these two?

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[afraz1er]

What kind of bow stocks are these two?

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The 2 screen shots I lifted off a post from here along time ago. But I'm about to build some myself. I found these on Amazon, they fit the front of my wife's Carve and my Reaper perfect.

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[TIMMAAY]

Very nice build! It's really coming together nice. Curiously, how much did the powder coat job run you? Did they blast and prep too? - When I rebuilt my trailer I went the rustoleum route, sprayed from a cheap gun. Yours turned out way better for sure.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

They blasted. It has a clear on it too. I got a super deal at 800$!