Topic: Trailer wear and tear

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November 17, 2016 at 1:46 pm #425727

Old Hickory
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Looking at buying used BC w/ trailer that has seen an estimated 40,000 miles. Anything with that trailer mileage I should look at/inspect before buying? Will these trailers make it 100k miles? thanks

November 17, 2016 at 3:03 pm #425729

smbass77
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i cant speak to the BassCat trailers as I have only had mine a year. My old Skeeter trailer (made by EZ Loader) had over 170,000 miles on it. It wasnt as well made as the BCB trailer and it lasted well. yes, I had the brakes/bearings/hubs replaced a few times and even an axle. I wouldnt be too concerned with the mileage on the trailer.

November 17, 2016 at 6:26 pm #425734

Eli
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It occurs to me that there could be a benefit to having a small odometer on trailers.2011 BassCat Pantera IVwww.ChesterCountyBassMasters.com

November 17, 2016 at 6:28 pm #425736

Eli
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I see it is a common product on eBay…2011 BassCat Pantera IVwww.ChesterCountyBassMasters.com

November 20, 2016 at 2:37 am #425750

Old Hickory
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Thanks for the replies its a newer BCB and trailer . (1-2 yrs old) . Lots of miles on trailer so just wanted to know what to look for considering I need to drive it 1200 miles home

November 20, 2016 at 3:49 am #425752

oldtimer57
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Main thing is to stop after the first 20 miles and feel the hubs. Repeat at 50, and at 100. If temps remain reasonable, you should be good to go for that distance…I would try to test somewhere where I can safely stop and pull over without getting on the brakes, which will heat up the discs and make the hub temp a bit misleading…Too hot to keep you hand on it is a problem.2008 Pantera Classic2014 Mercury Pro XS 200
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