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Alex6528
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Joined: Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:54 pm
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Location: Katy, tx
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 Trailer modification (removable tongue) I thought I'd share some pics of the modifications I had done to my trailer. My neighborhood has an hoa, so I have to keep my boat in the garage, or pay for storage. McLain trailer can only install a swing away tounge on a square framed tounge, and they said they would not do any work to the tounge becase it was rectangular. I found a retired guy that does welding, he built me a removable tounge for $180. He used 3/8 alluminum plate to build a box, and welded it to the tounge. 2 1/2 bolts back up incase the welds fail, and 2 5/8 pins connect everything together. Ran my wires underneath with a conntection in the middle.
I've probably pulled it 1000 miles since its been done, with no problems. It's not the prettiest thing, but it works for me.
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danimalw
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) Nice solution.
I feel your pain with the HOA, me too. I have to unbolt the tiller on my LT, and had to put a Fulton swing on it and I have 2.5 inches to spare...
And maneuver the boat around an antique upright piano... (Anyone want a piano?? Free to anyone who picks it up.)
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Alex6528
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Location: Katy, tx
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) Well that's an 18 ft boat, on a trailer built for a 20ft boat. I have to push it in by hand to get the angle right. I have 6"-12" to spare on either side depending how it goes in.
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eljefe
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) Ive been looking to get a piano for the boys to learn to play on...where are you located danimalw?
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danimalw
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) Md. Might be cheaper to get one down there with the distance. But you are more than welcome to come up to get it. 
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Will
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) I put a Fulton Swing a Way on mine. Do they not make one for your size? The wires don't have that extra connector as well.
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Alex6528
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Location: Katy, tx
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) I never did any shopping for anything, called McLain and then this guy. My tongue is 3x5 I think, or something like that.
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BKScripto
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) I have the Fulton swing away on my trailer as well. OP, looks like that's working for ya, not bad.
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CJB
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) How do ya'll like those Fulton Swing away brackets? Did you notice any loss of strength in the trailer tongue?
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Will
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) They're rated for 3500 pounds, stronger than the aluminum. I had one on my other rig, never had any problems.
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renovator
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) Will, I love the new avatar! 
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danimalw
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue)
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idabilly
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Re: Trailer modification (removable tongue) Fulton Swing-Away...love mine.
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