a few questions about my trailer

[1970RiverRunner]

hey, i just boat my first boat a few weeks ago...a 1970 12' valco. it came with a 1957 P.O.S. trailer. I have a few questions about it so i am hoping someone on here could help me out...

1. i just do not trust the coupler that i have on my trailer. it is one that you turn to lock down instead of just having a trigger. does anyone know of a place to buy a kit that will mod it from the old turn system to a trigger?

2. the "rims" on my trailer very rusted and the tires are rotting. there are no hubs on my trailer, the rim houses my bearings and acts as the hub. since i need to spend the money to replace the rims and tires i figure i might as well get some hubs and some tires that are a little bigger. i have 1in axles so what size hubs do i need? do i want them to be 1/16th of an inch bigger???

i am not a mechanics so your help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Knightgang]

Re: a few questions about my trailer

I am not sure what you are refering to concerning the coupler. Also, without a picture of the wheels, I am a bit lost in that department as well.

Although, there is a possiblity that you will not find hubs for that axle. Might be best to replace the axle (hubs included) along with a new set of wheels and tires...

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: a few questions about my trailer

Those old screw type couplers work just fine if they are not rusted up and frozen. But if you must replace it, it will have to be cut off as it is welded on. Then you can bolt one of these on. http://www.iboats.com/Trailer_Couplers/dm/*******.383811201--**********.983783660--view_id.217575

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: a few questions about my trailer

That "Hitch" its called should work fine as long as its in serviceable condition. Those dont have a chance of popping open. I just sold a racecar trailer a few years ago that had one of those on it, and it was built in 1958. I kinda miss it.
As to the hubs (no hubs), got me. Need a pic. But you can go to tractor supply or a trailer place and get newer axles and parts so they are make in this century at least.