Replacing Trailer Bunks
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Replacing Trailer Bunks
Several bunks on my 2002 Eagle are in need of replacing.
What wood are folks using? Treated or untreated. Cypress or cedar or pine? Or is there another material (PVC, for example) that I should consider?
Thanks.
What wood are folks using? Treated or untreated. Cypress or cedar or pine? Or is there another material (PVC, for example) that I should consider?
Thanks.
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Treated 2 x 6's. Monel staples. Never had a problem. The wood is usually reusable once the carpet is shot but it is easier to cut new boards than pull a thousand staples.
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Something to think about. Bunks on our Eagle Trailer needed replacing so I called Eagle and they pulled the file for the trailer and said $110 for all the replacement bunks. Our boat is 35' twin step hull so there are a good amount of bunks in various sizes. Eagle even offered for free shipping if I was willing to go to a nearby Eagle dealer and pick them up! In 8 days the bunks came carpeted all the way around and were exact sizes, I just bought new hardware at Lowes and went to work installing. By the time I bought the lumber and carpet then assembled, this was a no brainer to order already assembled.
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This is also my project this week. Lost a front bunk on the load in last weekend - almost all are rotten after a closer look. It's a 2002 Myco. Fortunately, I had some straps in the truck to hold them in place - and a good friend just happened to drive by and stopped to help (thanks Jacob!).
I just precut PT pine last night - hopefully going to ramp tonight or tomorrow to start the replacement process. Mine are through-bolted, so I have to drill, carpet, and staple at the ramp. Fun. :-|
I just precut PT pine last night - hopefully going to ramp tonight or tomorrow to start the replacement process. Mine are through-bolted, so I have to drill, carpet, and staple at the ramp. Fun. :-|
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When calling Eagle have your trailer info ready, there is an info sticker on the inside of one of the rails by the tongue if you do not have your factory bill of sale. I bought a box of all new lag bolts from Lowes. Caution, make sure you measure up all the bolts up before install because many were different lengths!