Well crud...it happened!

[Geaux-Fish]

Ranger trailer took the fall...oil filled hub and tire disappeared and trailer landed on the axle/spindle and now in line to get repaired. Insurance covering it but they mentioned it could be totaled and might need new trailer but don't think Ranger builds trailers for their older boats. My boat is 2008 188vx which was the same hull as the z518 for years, but don't think it matches the newer z518's that are 18' 10" with the wider beam. Anyway, trying to see if Ranger Parts has the torsion axle, brake calipers, etc to repair. I know they have the vortex hub. Tow service also bent the front crossmember which will have to be replaced, then comes the ability to recoat everything with Rangers road armor to match rest of boat. I think they can match and replace the fiberglass fender. Suggestions, and really don't want a standard trailer that does not match boat as a replacement. Pics below.
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[mactlman]

CandO Marine has tons of Ranger trailers. Look them up on the website likely have something that would work

[Zone18]

I swear some of these tow truck drivers are way too brutal with stuff. I got into a fight with a guy one time when my Jeep Wrangler broke down because he showed up without a flatbed and wanted to tow it like a front-wheel drive car. We literally argued for 30 minutes and it wasn't until I finally started calling another tow company that he called back to his headquarters and got a flatbed out. I wonder to myself how many Jeeps he towed this way because the customer was too naive and let him. I almost hate to call them sometimes.

[kwilliams325]

Damn! That sucks. Trailer is totaled and IMO not worth the risk to get it road safe. I would start searching for a used one. Gotta be one out there. Even if it has a boat on it that is far from running.

[Geaux-Fish]

Got word yesterday that insurance adjuster is totaling it and is waiting on a price from Cabelas on a new trailer. He says that Cabelas told him Ranger could build a trailer to fit my boat so waiting to here from him. My guess it will look like a z518 trailer with the fenders being same colors my existing trailer was.
I'm curious to know what price would be...$7000 plus?

[PatriotAW4]

I swear some of these tow truck drivers are way too brutal with stuff. I got into a fight with a guy one time when my Jeep Wrangler broke down because he showed up without a flatbed and wanted to tow it like a front-wheel drive car. We literally argued for 30 minutes and it wasn't until I finally started calling another tow company that he called back to his headquarters and got a flatbed out. I wonder to myself how many Jeeps he towed this way because the customer was too naive and let him. I almost hate to call them sometimes.

If you put the transfer case in neutral you can tow it like that.

[Rangerdeepv]

Sorry this happened...........please let us know how Cabela's treats you.

[Geaux-Fish]

May be getting it from C&O marine. Think the only trailer that may fit is a Z518 which they have several single axle ones but the the fiberglass fenders are far from matching. Two options: take one of their in-stock trailers and order replacement fenders from Ranger that match my boat. Other option is C&O orders a new z518 trailer from EZ Loader and it will come with colors matching my boat. Both options are 4-6 weeks.
A bit of news is Ranger has started making their own trailers starting this model year, but if anyone is needing a replacement trailer for their older boats, EZ Loader will produce it.