Boat trailer swing away hitch
Sep 11, 2020 08:16:27 #
Egghead wrote:
Just letting people know. I know of five different... (show quote)
Thank you for the info., Egg. I don't have one, and will not get one.
Sep 11, 2020 09:25:31 #
Hey dude keep in mind a grade 8 bolt will break quicker than a grade 5 the 8 is hardened causing it to be more brittle where the 5 will bend
Sep 11, 2020 09:47:53 #
You can but a lock that will fit over the trailer hitch.
I had the nut on the ball hitch welded so that when the boat was off of the trailer someone couldn't undo the ball hitch and take the trailer.
It's a shame that we have to do that.
I had the nut on the ball hitch welded so that when the boat was off of the trailer someone couldn't undo the ball hitch and take the trailer.
It's a shame that we have to do that.
Sep 11, 2020 11:52:03 #
I have the swing type hitch. Thanks a bunch for the warning Egg. I will watch mine closely.
Sep 11, 2020 14:42:13 #
KATIM
Loc: Palm City Florida
Egghead wrote:
Just letting people know. I know of five different... (show quote)
Sep 11, 2020 14:42:30 #
Sep 11, 2020 17:22:20 #
OJdidit wrote:
Thanks for the info. When I first saw those I thought they were the greatest idea in years, but apparently they didn’t take care of all the details through testing. Amazing they don’t have to cover damage due to an obvious design flaw.
Do any of you hear the sound of a large lawsuit! I do!! I thought that was a good idea, and I would guess others did too.
Sep 11, 2020 18:38:47 #
Well after talking to EZ loader, and getting a new tongue that's 1 1/2 feet to short for 275 bucks. They said they could get me the right one for 460 bucks I could send the wrong one back but that would cost more than the original price. 🖕Em. For 845 dollars I will make my own tongue, and it will be right this time for 50 bucks in steel. This will be the last EZ Loader I ever own......
Sep 11, 2020 18:55:52 #
Egghead wrote:
Well after talking to EZ loader, and getting a new tongue that's 1 1/2 feet to short for 275 bucks. They said they could get me the right one for 460 bucks I could send the wrong one back but that would cost more than the original price. 🖕Em. For 845 dollars I will make my own tongue, and it will be right this time for 50 bucks in steel. This will be the last EZ Loader I ever own......
Can’t blame you for that. Hard to believe their arrogance. Good luck with your redesign and retrofit.
Sep 11, 2020 22:36:45 #
Sep 11, 2020 22:41:35 #
bottomcoon
Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma
I have a swing away hitch on one boat. It's manufactured by bass pro & is a really substantial made affair. I had never had that kind of hitch before & looked it over close. I pulled the trailer to Ontario last year & made a trip with it to Alabama last month which was around 1900 miles total, not counting Ontario. I've pulled the pin several times & checked for wear points & cracks then checked the swivel joint for uneven wear. So far I have found nothing but that doesn't mean I feel 100% confident. I too have heard stories. My boat & trailer weight 5000 pounds so if that hitch breaks my fat ass could get in a bind very quickly. I'll continue checking it closely & hopefully I'll have it with me in Lawrence next year.
Sep 12, 2020 06:55:32 #
fishinphil wrote:
i'd have used stainless bolts and nuts.
Change to grade 8 bolts, stronger, SS very soft metal.
Sep 12, 2020 11:03:37 #
lamb 1
Loc: MT.
thank you for the heads up on that. i put one on my trailer this spring, so will be welding it on, thank you. Fred
Sep 13, 2020 10:49:58 #
Salty Chief
Loc: Niceville, FL
I owned a Nitro 19 footer on a trailer with a swing away hitch and absolutely loved it. I replaced the original pin with an aircraft grade locking pin. Probably towed it 20k miles without any problems. Sure sounds like an engineering problem.
Sep 13, 2020 20:27:59 #
I dont know about ss being softer metal...perhaps what didnt stick to the magnets were aluminum, which are definitely softer...aircraft grade or not.
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