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whaler1234 posted 05-06-2010 06:12 PM ET (US)
I just had my stock Karavan trailer axle and hubs replaced [with] similar ones made by E-Z-Loader. This [new axle] is hot dip galvanized, so it should last. I like the oil-bath lubricated hubs that came with [the new axle], too. I remember reading about some caps falling off from oil bath systems, but my dealer says these new ones have been very dependable for him. These are metal [with] see-thru windows, not the plastic variety. I also had the bunk supports changed for hot-dip ones. My trailer now looks as new as my 2004 170 MONTAUK.
Mambo Minnow posted 05-07-2010 12:23 PM ET (US)
How much did the new galvanized axle and hubs cost?
whaler1234 posted 05-07-2010 02:34 PM ET (US)
The axle assembly cost about $425 and was about two labor. There were some U-bolts and brackets replaced as well. With the bunk work, the total was about $800.
Probably not a hard job if you had somewhere to moor your boat for a few hours. The rust was always a pain in my side because I could flake away large chips of the metal. This time around I will surely be more proactive about the rust.
high sierra posted 05-09-2010 12:31 PM ET (US)
whaler1234, those oil bath units are great. Best thing they ever put on a trailer. high sierra
SC Joe posted 05-09-2010 09:03 PM ET (US)
What is the cost for a brand new Karavan trailer? It can;t be much more than $800.
But for another $800 or so, I think I would have bought a brand new aluminum trailer with torsion bar suspension and radial tires.
jimh posted 05-09-2010 09:13 PM ET (US)
The cost of rebuilding trailers by buying new parts and buying labor to install them can quickly mount up to an appreciable fraction of the cost of a new trailer.
whaler1234 posted 05-10-2010 05:30 PM ET (US)
SC Joe,
I agree. I would've bought the aluminum one, but here in HI its difficult to get the one you want unless you pay an arm and a leg for shipping. So you're usually stuck with whatever the dealer has in stock. Either way, I am happy with this one. My boat only has 60hrs on it and the trailer should last another 5 years.

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Author	Topic: 170 MONTAUK: Karavan Trailer Overhaul
whaler1234	posted 05-06-2010 06:12 PM ET (US) I just had my stock Karavan trailer axle and hubs replaced [with] similar ones made by E-Z-Loader. This [new axle] is hot dip galvanized, so it should last. I like the oil-bath lubricated hubs that came with [the new axle], too. I remember reading about some caps falling off from oil bath systems, but my dealer says these new ones have been very dependable for him. These are metal [with] see-thru windows, not the plastic variety. I also had the bunk supports changed for hot-dip ones. My trailer now looks as new as my 2004 170 MONTAUK.
Mambo Minnow	posted 05-07-2010 12:23 PM ET (US) How much did the new galvanized axle and hubs cost?
whaler1234	posted 05-07-2010 02:34 PM ET (US) The axle assembly cost about $425 and was about two labor. There were some U-bolts and brackets replaced as well. With the bunk work, the total was about $800. Probably not a hard job if you had somewhere to moor your boat for a few hours. The rust was always a pain in my side because I could flake away large chips of the metal. This time around I will surely be more proactive about the rust.
high sierra	posted 05-09-2010 12:31 PM ET (US) whaler1234, those oil bath units are great. Best thing they ever put on a trailer. high sierra
SC Joe	posted 05-09-2010 09:03 PM ET (US) What is the cost for a brand new Karavan trailer? It can;t be much more than $800. But for another $800 or so, I think I would have bought a brand new aluminum trailer with torsion bar suspension and radial tires.
jimh	posted 05-09-2010 09:13 PM ET (US) The cost of rebuilding trailers by buying new parts and buying labor to install them can quickly mount up to an appreciable fraction of the cost of a new trailer.
whaler1234	posted 05-10-2010 05:30 PM ET (US) SC Joe, I agree. I would've bought the aluminum one, but here in HI its difficult to get the one you want unless you pay an arm and a leg for shipping. So you're usually stuck with whatever the dealer has in stock. Either way, I am happy with this one. My boat only has 60hrs on it and the trailer should last another 5 years.