Trailer Tongue weight

[HangOutdoors]

Ok here are pics of my axles. Looks like two U bolts per side and the whole thing will slide.

 

[Neutron]

If you are moving axles for adjustments to tongue weight you wont need to move as far as you would a bow stop, so do small amounts. Also make marks and make sure you are moving equally on both sides. Otherwise you could eat up tires fast

 

[RobbieO]

Ok here are pics of my axles. Looks like two U bolts per side and the whole thing will slide.

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So you are saying you have 2 U-bolts holding the leaf springs mounts to the frame in addition to the 2 U-bolts on the axle? Interesting. Those U-bolts are holding a lot of weight if that’s the case.

 

[HangOutdoors]

That is what I saw. Isn't your trailer the same? I didn't crawl around too much since it is freezing cold outside, just snapped some quick pictures.

Also the U bolts are not really holding weight up are they?

 

[Neutron]

That is what I saw. Isn't your trailer the same? I didn't crawl around too much since it is freezing cold outside, just snapped some quick pictures.

Also the U bolts are not really holding weight up are they?

Believe it or not that all it needs and lots of boat trailers are like that.
A solid axle truck with leaf springs is held on with very similar u-bolts. And trucks have torque stress on them

 

[RobbieO]

That is what I saw. Isn't your trailer the same? I didn't crawl around too much since it is freezing cold outside, just snapped some quick pictures.

Also the U bolts are not really holding weight up are they?

They are holding up the leaf springs to the frame it seems. I’ll take another look at mine, but I believe mine are welded to the frame. I checked last season, but I’ll check again. In my Shorelandr trailer manual it says not trailer models allow for adjustment. Double check tomorrow, will post pictures.

 

[HangOutdoors]

The frame is sitting down on the leafs top bar.

 

[RobbieO]

The frame is sitting down on the leafs top bar.

I guess it's not holding weight, they just keep it in position. I've worked on a lot of trucks. I never recall seeing that as @Neutron stated.

 

[212s]

@HangOutdoors Yup same setup as mine - it slides easily once the weight of the boat is off. Or if you have enough stands to safely jack and hold it, you could slide it with the boat on. Note that the axles hang lower than the frame which may block sliding unless you can lift up and over. Also the brake lines need to be checked before you move it for clearance.

 

[Neutron]

I guess it's not holding weight, they just keep it in position. I've worked on a lot of trucks. I never recall seeing that as @Neutron stated.

You have worked on a lot of trucks but never seen this

 

[RobbieO]

Yes. Leafs to axle, but never on the frame.

 

[Neutron]

Yes. Leafs to axle, but never on the frame.

Correct but my point is that a ubolt can hold sufficient stress on an axle that has torque on it. It will most definitely hold an assembly that has the weight on the boat and frame on it. Even under braking it wont be as much stress

 

[RobbieO]

Just to clarify, not all Shorelandr trailer axles can be adjusted. I went and looked at my trailer today, and the leaf spring anchor plates are indeed welded to the frame. I have a 2021 212SE and my trailer has a Line-X type coating. It may be powder coated underneath that, I don’t know. I got distracted by the property manager and forgot to take a picture….again. You’ll just have to trust me.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Just to clarify, not all Shorelandr trailer axles can be adjusted. I went and looked at my trailer today, and the leaf spring anchor plates are indeed welded to the frame. I have a 2021 212SE and my trailer has a Line-X type coating. It may be powder coated underneath that, I don’t know. I got distracted by the property manager and forgot to take a picture….again. You’ll just have to trust me.

That isnt great. Wonder why they would do that.

 

[RobbieO]

That isnt great. Wonder why they would do that.

Maybe they changed it in 2021? We need to reach out to others with same.

 

[deubank1776]

I may have to do the bag route.

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[MikeT29]

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@deubank1776 -- have you found the Sumo Springs to work well? I have been on the fence about getting them. I tow my AR250 with a Chevy Tahoe and the sag is so bad that my headlights aim high and all the oncoming traffic is flashing their brights at me.

 

[RobbieO]

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Bags are a pain in the butt sometimes.
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I put these on my Ram. Took lessthan 2 hours. They have an internal bump stop in case you bottom out. 5-100 psi. Work great.

 

[Neutron]

Just to clarify, not all Shorelandr trailer axles can be adjusted. I went and looked at my trailer today, and the leaf spring anchor plates are indeed welded to the frame. I have a 2021 212SE and my trailer has a Line-X type coating. It may be powder coated underneath that, I don’t know. I got distracted by the property manager and forgot to take a picture….again. You’ll just have to trust me.

I noticed they did change there trailers, i wasn't sure it was a shorelandr after seeing them. Sucks they didn't make them more adjustable.
Wouldn't be an issue is they didn't have them too heavy in the tongue

 

[1BadTundra]

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Bags are a pain in the butt sometimes.
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I might have to check these out. What do they do to the ride when it's unloaded?