Can you extend trailer tongue?

Can you extend trailer tongue?

I have extended the tongue on a couple of trailers. It is cheap and easy. Butt joints are a big no-no. The best way I have found is to cut the tongue off about 18 inches from the coupling and using a length of the next larger dimensional sized steel tube, simply sleeve the tongue.

Can I put bigger tires on my jet ski trailer?

Expert Reply: You might be able to use a larger tire as long as there is space all around the existing tires for the larger size. The next size up from your 145/12 size is going to be 175/80-13. This tire size will be 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller.

Can you increase trailer tire size?

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside wall of the tire to the trailer wall/frame.

How wide are 2 jet skis on a trailer?

The average double jet ski trailers are 98-102 inches long. It can be tricky if you want to store a double jet ski trailer in a single garage, since the width of both is nearly the same, around 100 inches!

Does a longer trailer tongue increase tongue weight?

Longer tongue will DECREASE weight, being loaded the same.

Are hitch extenders safe?

Using a hitch extender is safe as long as you stay within the limits specified of 50 percent of the hitch and vehicle load capacity, and 350 lb tongue weight capacity of part # HE06. The other option to provide additional clearance from your spare tire would be to use a longer ball mount.

How long do jetski trailer tires last?

According to rubber industry research, trailer tires need to be replaced after 3–5 years of use, even though they usually appear to have plenty of tread left.

What size tires are on a jet ski trailer?

Tire Size Upgrade from 4.80-12 on Trailer The most common tire size people go to from the 4.80-12 is the 5.30-12 like the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire #TT53012C. This will give you a width increase of 1/2 inch and a diameter increase of 1.4 inches.

How do you increase the height of a trailer?

One common way to lift your trailer is by “flipping” your axles. Flipping your axles just means moving your suspension from below the axle (standard, “underslung” springs) to above the axle (“overslung” springs) in order to create more clearance between the underside of the trailer and the road.

How wide is a single WaveRunner trailer?

What are the average dimensions of a jet ski trailer? In a nutshell, single jet ski trailers are 140-180 inches long and 55-65 inches wide.

How wide is a WaveRunner?

How wide is a WaveRunner? WaveRunners from Yamaha are typically around 45”-50” wide. The smallest models are still the EX family width, 44.5″ and the longest WaveRunners are the FX models width, 45” length.