Trailer roller advice please

[PeterKroll]

When I try to get my boat on the trailer, it's a real nightmare if there is any sort of run in the water or a bit of wind. There are a couple of rollers at the back which look like they are supposed to be a guide, but unfortunately the gap between the rollers is so small that it's almost impossible to get the boat to track through.

I have included a couple of photos of this setup, and I'm wondering if these rollers are positioned correctly. My feeling is that it shouldn't be this hard. Or should I just chuck them. (I am aware that the back of the boat is not in the right place ). The rollers are sitting wrong, because the bottom of the boat is also sitting wrong.

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[solemandownunder]

Hmmmmm...having similiar probs with the deHav, even with the "self centering roller" on the back.........beer & chips at the ready....

[PeterKroll]

I wondered if I could simply turn them around...

[solemandownunder]

Dont think that would work M8.....the horizontal roller mounts may interfere with each other ?

Good thought tho...

[blairv70]

I just put a set of new rollers on it is like night and day - a massive improvement

The back roller is self centering you just need to be careful you put them on the right way

How are the rest of the rollers?

[PeterKroll]

There's only those two at the back, then a skid, and then a couple of rollers up the front, about half a metre apart. Pretty standard for a tinnie trailer I think, apart from the back ones. I imagine the back ones are supposed to self-centre, but the gap just seems too narrow for real usage. Or is that how it is normally? I reckon the gap is 5cm or less, from edge to edge on the inside of the rollers.

[Gon Fishun]

Think you need to get rid of that setup and fit something like this, or maybe a single roller on the rear.

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[PeterKroll]

Those look great. I imagine the V Load Guide would be really useful. Looks like the red centre roller is self-centering as well.

[blairv70]

There's only those two at the back, then a skid, and then a couple of rollers up the front, about half a metre apart. Pretty standard for a tinnie trailer I think, apart from the back ones. I imagine the back ones are supposed to self-centre, but the gap just seems too narrow for real usage. Or is that how it is normally? I reckon the gap is 5cm or less, from edge to edge on the inside of the rollers.

You can get all sorts of brackets and posts so you should be able to findsomething. You can get clamp on post holders attach them to the frame, then add a bracket with a centering roller - will cost about $50 or so a Whitworths or Bias more at BCF.

Also a hammer, angle gri der, socket and beer

[solemandownunder]

The boys at Boating & RV will set you up M8

btw, I also have some more shopping to do there as well.....any time you are over


Cheers, Ray.

[Schulzy]

In my opinion I'd go a single self centering roller. Have one on my tinny and it pulls it straight inline. Those rollers would be pinching have you greased them lately?

[PeterKroll]

Schulzy, I did not think to grease them, and will do so. I have measured up my trailer today, and will be installing a single self-centering roller next week.

[PeterKroll]

Well, I moved the two rollers about half a metre apart, and it all works like a dream. Now to grease the rollers.

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[Sami12]

I thought grease would attract the sand and grit then cause more issues down the track?

[Camhawk88]

YEah dont know if greasing will make any difference besides attracting crap. Wobble rollers should have plenty of play in them to allow them to roll freely. I have only ever greased the split pins on them to inhibit corrosion. Still might be worth a try as it will take 2 minutes and can be removed if it is getting clogged.