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What would you do with this trailer
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07/11/17 02:28 AM
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ShinerInTx
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Some yahoo I know backed this trailer into a pipe fence after dark. Frame is bent enough so that the diagonal measurement of the cross beams differ by 5-6". You can see that the center reflector is quite a bit off center from the tongue. The axles are also out of alignment (although I don't believe bent, but the springs). Trailer was replaced by insurance (mostly), but insurance company also waived their right to the damaged trailer. I don't want the headache or the liability of trying to straighten the trailer myself. I would consider selling to someone who understands the damage and wants to salvage it for their use. Or, maybe it's best to try to sell axles, wheels, winch, etc to a trailer shop and take the rest to metal recycler?
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Re: What would you do with this trailer
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07/11/17 11:25 AM
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Dayne
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"Or, maybe it's best to try to sell axles, wheels, winch, etc to a trailer shop"
I'd part out and sell on Craig's list. You'd be luck to get much from a trailer shop.
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Re: What would you do with this trailer
[Re: ShinerInTx]
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07/11/17 11:47 AM
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Bob Landry
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You got a new trailer. Sell the tires and wheels on CL if you can and let it go for scrap.
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Re: What would you do with this trailer
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07/11/17 01:39 PM
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Hog Jaw
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Donate it , buy a new one
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Re: What would you do with this trailer
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07/11/17 04:01 PM
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Gamblinman
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Have a frame shop straighten it. Be a no brainer for an expert.
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Re: What would you do with this trailer
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07/11/17 04:08 PM
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bronco71
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Re: What would you do with this trailer
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07/11/17 04:49 PM
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Curtbass
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I'd take bronco71's $150 offer & go. You're rid of it, he gets a good deal to work with, everybodies happy. JMHO
Last edited by Curtbass; 07/11/17 04:52 PM.
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Re: What would you do with this trailer
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07/13/17 08:06 PM
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ShinerInTx
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Thanks for the input guys
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Re: What would you do with this trailer
[Re: ShinerInTx]
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07/13/17 10:04 PM
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Bob Landry
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I've seen trailers pulled back into square using a come-a-long on diagonal corners. Tiy have to over tweak it a little so that it springs back where you want it, not hard to do. Check it all over for cracked welds, fix that, check axle alignment and call it good.
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Re: What would you do with this trailer
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07/14/17 01:29 AM
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Bobby Milam
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I'd list it on craigslist as is. There's always someone who wants to buy cheap and fix it themselves. Especially someone who only needs a trailer once or twice a year and doesn't want to pay the prices that people ask for them.
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