fishinggeek Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Looking to get a swing tongue added on to my existing trailer. Can anyone recommend a place to do this at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perodimi Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi Fishinggeek, I modified my trailer myself using the fold away hinge kit I bought from this supplier in Milton: Cerka - Supplier of Fulton Fold Away Hinge Kit Installation Instructions You'll see that you can either purchase the entire coupler or just the hinge as I did. After removing the electrical wiring, I cut off the tongue with a sawsall, drilled the holes, installed and torqued it with little effort. I then painted it with Tremclad to match the trailer I think it cost about $100.00 including delivery. Make sure you order the correct channel size. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinggeek Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thanks for the info. I'll look into it, but not very handy. Anyone else have any suggestions? $100 is a steal though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinggeek Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hate to bump. In fact, I don't think I've ever bumped so let me apologize in advance. But I really need this installed before the season. Any ideas? DIY is awesome, and trust me I would, but I wouldn't know where to start. First thing to do is cut through the metal, and I don't even own a saw, jack stand, torque wrench, etc. that are required to DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) and I don't even own a saw, jack stand, torque wrench, etc. that are required to DIY. You can rent the saw for a few $$$$, build a stand with some scrap 2 x 4, and a torque shouldn't be needed. It's a lot simpler job than you think unless you want it welded. Just a thought Edited March 24, 2009 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinggeek Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Lew, I can't even put Ikea furniture together! If I tried to install it, I might have to re-learn how to type if I lose an appendage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalkreation Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 There are a ton of small companies that fabricate small trailers, some guys do it out of their homes. I bet you could approach someone like this to do it for you, they'd likely be happy to have the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Lew, I can't even put Ikea furniture together! You really DO need help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 What make is your boat trailer & Where you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 If your not too far, I could give you a hand with that......it would only take about an hour or so. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinggeek Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Princecraft and Toronto. I'm seriously considering trying it. What's the worst thing I could do? If I cut off the tongue, can't move the boat anywhere to get it fixed so I'm worried about that. I'm all for doing things myself but I really haven't done anything like this before. Perodimi, Cerka's website's a bit confusing. They're pretty close so can I pick it up or do I have to get it shipped? I emailed them and they just referred me back to the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perodimi Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I don't think you can order via the website as it appears to be a catalog only. I ordered mine over the phone using the numbers they have posted. They're in Milton so I'm sure you could pick it up. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 If its not too far of a drive for you I highly recommend Soldiers Bay Marine @ Holland Landing (just north of New Market) 905-953-0193 call first and speak to Paul, give him your trailer Model # etc, see if he'll do it, really worth it and not much more money then you buying all the parts and aggravation, specially if you're not handy with tools etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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