cost of rebuilding a galvanized dual axle 8000lb trailer.

[Putinbaybum]

I have a 1988 Formula 26pc that weighs about 7000 dry. It sits on a pretty heavy duty tandem axle loadmaster trailer. Does anyone have any idea of what I am looking at cost wise to have my trailer gone through and made safe? I know it needs tires, but I am talking about wheel bearings, hubs, brakes, etc. All the electrical is fine. Also, do trailer dealers take used trailers in on trades? Would it be better just to get a I beam tri-axle instead of putting money into the old trailer? I keep the boat in the water so I don't use the trailer regularly, BUT I would like to be able to pull it out to work on it OR to go to the corner gas station to fill it up.. I'm hearing 4.60 to 5.00 a gallon this year..

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: cost of rebuilding a galvanized dual axle 8000lb trailer.

I guess it all depends on what it needs.
Go to your local trailer shop and see what the parts cost, and then compare to the parts at the iboats store.
I would guess,
brakes 55 per wheel
hubs 55 per wheel
Tires 100 per
Brake accuator 150
springs 50-100 per
Paint 150-1000
lights and wiring 300
You can do the math.
Some dealers will take trailers on trade for a new one, it depends on the trailer.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: cost of rebuilding a galvanized dual axle 8000lb trailer.

ALSO take a tandem over a triaxle ANY day..... tri's eat tires for lunch

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: cost of rebuilding a galvanized dual axle 8000lb trailer.

Actually..... the trailer is like a wife........ cheaper to keep her!!!

Oh forget the paint mentioned above since it is already galvanized.