I have a 2017 Tracker trailer for my 195txw and it hauls like shit. The boat weighs 2800 ish, and has a single 3500# axle with single leaf springs. It bounces hard, turns super sharp and is just an overall pain, I do however have over 20k miles on the trailer. ( I regularly haul the boat 300 miles 2x a week in the summer) With that much mileage the tires are showing sihns of wear and need replacement, sooo we end up with this project.
I will post lots of pics as I start but heres the parts list so far
Additional axle - Dexter EZ lube 3500# axle with idlers, 89" Hub face and 74" Spring spacing, underslung
4x 1500# springs (will raise load capacity of trailer to 6k)
Tandem kit with equalizer, bolts and shackles
Weld on hanger pockets
Big Tex Tandem Teardrop Steel fender with back
2 add a bunk brackets and 2 kiln dried 2x6x12 for new bunks
Not sure what wheels and tires I will go with. Definitely something with some bling...anyone got any suggestions?
Also I will say this is not a small project, I have years of trailer repair and fabrication on anything from small ass utility trailers to 53' 120k lb carrying wood chip trailers. I will be setting alignment and spacing to ensure it tracks better than factory and doesnt scrub tires.
I will also be adding dual function LED tails. Look em up here
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Function.../dp/B01E7VK09S
I cant count how many times Ive needed light backing down a ramp so these should stop that.
Many people are telling me just to sell and buy a new trailer, but thats more work and cost than this build will be lol. All in so far (no wheels and tires) I'm at 600 CAD, a new trailer would be over 1200 more than what I can get for mine, oh and this will be to my specs and build quality.
Any pointers? Neat things to add? Im open to suggestions!