Trailer Help

  • b_hames
    Posts: 11
    February 13, 2013 at 2:06 pm #1280663

    I am looking to trade in my 2009 18 ft shorelander trailer with rollers for an 18 ft bunk trailer. Having a hard time finding dealers that carry trailers and are willing to trade. Any advice on where to try?

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
    Posts: 6843
    February 13, 2013 at 2:10 pm #1141369

    Umm, can’t you just buy a bunk kit and convert it?

    b_hames
    Posts: 11
    February 13, 2013 at 2:24 pm #1141242

    We have looked into that, but the price we got quoted to have that done was outrageous. We figured it was cheaper to trade it in on a new one. It would be four years newer and have new tires, etc.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22386
    February 13, 2013 at 2:55 pm #1141383

    Where are you located ?

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22386
    February 13, 2013 at 3:09 pm #1141396

    I would guess your best bet is to buy the trailer you want, any boat dealer should be able to get a blank trailer and then sell yours outright on craigslist or something. I would imagine a dealer would not give you anywhere near the retail price that your trialer is worth.

    tsamp
    eldora, iowa
    Posts: 420
    February 13, 2013 at 3:11 pm #1141397

    Stark’s Prairie Du Chein?

    fishhunter
    Stillwater, Minnesota
    Posts: 181
    February 13, 2013 at 3:48 pm #1141416

    I just went through this last summer. He is right. Just go and pick out the trailer you want and buy it new. Once you get the boat swapped out to the new trailer, sell it on CL. Most dealers won’t touch a used trailer as they can be tough to sell. FYI. I went from rollers to bunk and can’t be happier!

    out_fishing
    Moorhead, MN
    Posts: 1151
    February 13, 2013 at 4:11 pm #1141425

    Quote:

    We have looked into that, but the price we got quoted to have that done was outrageous. We figured it was cheaper to trade it in on a new one. It would be four years newer and have new tires, etc.

    Just curious, how much did they quote you to convert it? Was that for the dealership to convert it or just prices for materials?

    Not a real fan of my roller either…

    b_hames
    Posts: 11
    February 13, 2013 at 4:19 pm #1141427

    About $1,200. It was a dealership. That was parts and labor.

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    February 13, 2013 at 4:46 pm #1141439

    Quote:

    About $1,200. It was a dealership. That was parts and labor.

    Seriously? For some bolts, bracket material, treated 2X4 and carpet? WOW

    You could probably do it yourself for less than half that price.

    chappy
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 4854
    February 13, 2013 at 5:00 pm #1141441

    I have been giving some thought of going the other way from bunk to roller. I fish shallower landings and I can’t get it is far enough to float the boat. iT’S A 2003, But in pretty goodshape yet.

    Grouse_Dog
    The Shores of Lake Harriet
    Posts: 2043
    February 13, 2013 at 7:08 pm #1141471

    Can I buy your trailer?

    I need one for a boat that I am picking up that has no trailer.

    Dog

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