SouthernWake Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 I have a galvanized performance trailer that is in need of new springs, axel, and bunk hardware. There is currently a good amount (about a 6ft stretch) of rust on the inside of the beams with chunks flaking off. Other than that no issues with it. In your opinion is this trailer worth putting the money and time into upgrading or is it worth taking that money into a new trailer? If worth rebuilding can I grind/brush the rust off and cold galvanize the areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 I would have to price out all the parts and decide. if you rebuild it now you are only putting off the new trailer by a few years. As it is now you could probably sell it to someone and put that money toward a new trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 No matter what you do, what upgrades or replacement of parts you try you will not be able to stop the rust issue with steel. Once it starts rusting rebuilding it is just putting off the inevitable. In my opinion HoneyB is correct. I've been there with galvanized trailers and there is no doubt how this will end sooner or later. However on the positive side, it only took me three or four cut off wheels, about half an hour and a quick call to the local metal scrap guy to pick up the pieces and it was gone....rust and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 5 hours ago, SouthernWake said: I have a galvanized performance trailer that is in need of new springs, axel, and bunk hardware. There is currently a good amount (about a 6ft stretch) of rust on the inside of the beams with chunks flaking off. Other than that no issues with it. In your opinion is this trailer worth putting the money and time into upgrading or is it worth taking that money into a new trailer? If worth rebuilding can I grind/brush the rust off and cold galvanize the areas? I just went through the process....but, I had no frame rust...my only issue was an axel going bad and torsion rusty. Frame issues are serious...... DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Once the frame starts to rust, it's time for a new trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Sounds like it's time to start over. The tricky thing about galvanized trailers is that you can't accurately gauge the frame's condition unless you run a camera in the frame beams to inspect. Galvanized trailer beams typically rust from the inside out, much like trailer axles. Dino, how did u ascertain the condition of your trailer frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 12 minutes ago, conocean said: Sounds like it's time to start over. The tricky thing about galvanized trailers is that you can't accurately gauge the frame's condition unless you run a camera in the frame beams to inspect. Galvanized trailer beams typically rust from the inside out, much like trailer axles. Dino, how did u ascertain the condition of your trailer frame? my question is whether it's a box beam framed or a i beam or channel frame. mine is a channel frame and i've replaced everything except the frame over a 15 yr time span. if it's a box, i doubt it's worth trying to save. they rust from the inside out. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 2 hours ago, conocean said: Sounds like it's time to start over. The tricky thing about galvanized trailers is that you can't accurately gauge the frame's condition unless you run a camera in the frame beams to inspect. Galvanized trailer beams typically rust from the inside out, much like trailer axles. Dino, how did u ascertain the condition of your trailer frame? No rust at all anywhere on the frame, inside or out....nothing dripping..or rust spots seen...I banged on the frame as well to check for any particles coming off... Appears to be solid.....if not, *&^%@@ IT.....it'll be a heap on the side of the road along with the skiff.....I"m done worrying about trailers....yeah yeah...should have spent $3500 and bought a new and shiny Ameratrail....... DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Starting the search for a new used trailer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Might be all the trailer info you could ever want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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