Wendel Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I know there are lot's of kit's available to convert your standerd trailer to a swing-away, but I was wondering if anyone had ever done it? I've got a friend that's got a machine shop so getting it done wouldn't be a problem. I guess I'm wondering if they cause problems down the road, like break right off while your towing your boat or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icefisherman Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) I've done it last Nov. on the trailer/boat I just bought back then. It was the only way to get it in my garage. Even then I had to remove my staircase to the house... Used Fulton kit, works like a charm, never had a problem with it. Did it for about an hour on the driveway. Easy! Cheers, Ice Fisherman Edited June 13, 2008 by icefisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I've done it last Nov. on the trailer/boat I just bought back then.It was the only way to get it in my garage. Even then I had to remove my staircase to the house... Used Fulton kit, works like a charm, never had a problem with it. Did it for about an hour on the driveway. Easy! Cheers, Ice Fisherman What did you use to cut down the existing tongue? Regular hand hacksaw? forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 A sawzall would cut that like butter......even a skill saw with a good blade would cut thru that with ease....just taker slow. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icefisherman Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I've used my Reciprocating Saw. It got done for no time at all. Cheers, Ice Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendel Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 ah, I've got a Sawzall, maybe I can do it right in my driveway, thought it had to be welded to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icefisherman Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 ah, I've got a Sawzall, maybe I can do it right in my driveway, thought it had to be welded to. No welding anywhere. Just drilling and bolts tightening. Assuming you have the kit it'll come with the extra support pieces to mount on the inside of the tube. It also comes with template for drilling the holes. Cheers, Ice Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perodimi Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) I put one of these on my Shorelander trailer for my Legend boat and so far it works well: Fulton Swing Hitch Kit They're in Milton and it cost around $100.00 or so including delivery. I used a sawsall and the bolts provided. Peter P.S: Don't forget to remove the wires before you cut! Edited June 13, 2008 by perodimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 If your trailer has the coupler attached to a smaller square tube that slides into a larger tube there's a 'poor man's' conversion if you just need a foot or so off trailer length. Drill 2 holes where the 2 tubes overlap, the smaller one will be at least 4" into the larger tube....you will put bolts (at least 1/2" grade 5) in those holes. Now grind off the weld holding the 2 tubes together, the peice with coupler will slide out. Clean up the weld, make sure there's nothing you will cut yourself on and its done. My buddy used pins instead of bolts to be easily removable but it rattled around too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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