So if your trailer bits are rusty, take a closer look. Many times the rust starts on the inside of a box frame/axle and there is a lot more degradation on the inside of the frame compared to what we see on the outside, Especially concerning is corrosion around any welds. Eddie has plenty of new axles and frames, he orders ahead this time of year. Also time to check those tires before the Spring road trips, they had a tire today that had a huge bulge on the sidewall from where the plies are separating, internal failure. The tire was made December of 2013, so when they recommend to replace trailer tires no later than 6 years it is good advice from the pros to heed. The tire has a WWYY (Week/Year) manufacture code on at least one sidewall, that tire was 4913. I also got to meet the new boss today, Roscoe. Many thanks to Rhett and Eddie at Eddie English Boat Trailer for the tips.
Might be time to consider a new axle, these are going to the recycle bin.
Rust on the outside usually means even more rust on the inside. Cost of a new axle is way less than a tow, boat damage, etc...
Time to go...to the junkyard.
Boat trailer bling.
This is why 6 years is the MAX we'd put on a tire, per the pro's recommendation, plies are separating.
Tire made 49th week of 2013, WWYY WeekYear code. Externally the tire looks okay, but problems lurk inside.
Stocking up for Spring business.
The new boss Roscoe.
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