got this pwc trailer...ques

[imraan47]

Got this trailer...
i am wondering what that white plastic tube is for ..it looks like a wire inside and on the other end is a broken light.
Do i need this again?
i have new lights so will be wiring that up this weekend anyway.

also where would i stick the number plate? i figure right in the center of the bunks but the seadoo might block it.

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

Uh I have no earthly idea what the PVC was for, maybe a cheap wire chase up the frame for trailer lights or something, get rid of it. your bunks were too long and to far towards the rear of the trailer, over all the frame looks to be in great shape though, I would run your new trailer lights through the frame and put your license plate under the drivers side tail light.

Further you can probably afford to cut half the tongue off too, I bet it hauls nice and straight as long as it is, its probably in the running for the worlds longest single PWC trailer in the US!! LOL

 

[H20Rat]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

it almost looks like the previous owner couldn't get the wiring through the frame, so they did the best redneck wiring they could, and ran it outside the frame via the pvc!


In either case, get yourself a LED wiring kit and rip out all the old crap in there.

 

[imraan47]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

it almost looks like the previous owner couldn't get the wiring through the frame, so they did the best redneck wiring they could, and ran it outside the frame via the pvc!


In either case, get yourself a LED wiring kit and rip out all the old crap in there.

Well i got a trailer light kit that came with the trailer...this is the one here
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/4200174/Trailer-Light-Kits/Submersible-Trailer-Light-Kit

Yea i can see from the trailer tongue there is the connector harness and the wire goes into the trailer so i will feed it through like that ofcourse and do a proper job. i hate double work lol.

 

[imraan47]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

anyone got better wiring instructions?

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

sure this will work fine.

 

[Grandad]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

Note that if the trailer is wider than 80" (your boat model measures 76"), you must also have 3 lights spaced 6" to 12" apart on the back of the trailer. This is shown in MH Hawker's diagram above. Your light kit from Princess Auto doesn't include these lights. - Grandad

 

[imraan47]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

ended up taking the bunks right of the trailer. i will get one 2x4 tomorrow from home depot and recarpet both...i have a scrap carpet laying around that will be enough to do both bunks.
will post pics

 

[imraan47]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

sure this will work fine.


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AWESOME! thanks man

 

[imraan47]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

Note that if the trailer is wider than 80" (your boat model measures 76"), you must also have 3 lights spaced 6" to 12" apart on the back of the trailer. This is shown in MH Hawker's diagram above. Your light kit from Princess Auto doesn't include these lights. - Grandad

what are the chances that a cop will have a measuring tape...they can go f themselves
oh i did not know the size of the 96 spx ... good to know that...thanks

 

[Grandad]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

what are the chances that a cop will have a measuring tape...they can go f themselves
oh i did not know the size of the 96 spx ... good to know that...thanks

Princess Auto has an assembled light bar for this purpose:
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/pro...ts/17"-Clearance/Marker-LED-Trailer-Light-Bar

but I used 3 of these:
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/pro...-3/16-x-1-in.-Mini-LED-Clearance/Marker-Light
- Grandad

 

[imraan47]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

Princess Auto has an assembled light bar for this purpose:
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/pro...ts/17"-Clearance/Marker-LED-Trailer-Light-Bar

but I used 3 of these:
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/pro...-3/16-x-1-in.-Mini-LED-Clearance/Marker-Light
- Grandad

hmm...i will measure the widest points on the trailer tomorrow and post back.
hope it is under 80 inches

 

[Grandad]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

Hey Imraan, oops, I made the mistake of assuming the trailer was for your Glasstream, which measures 76". The spx measures only about 42", so I doubt if the trailer you've purchased exceeds 80". - Grandad

 

[imraan47]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

Hey Imraan, oops, I made the mistake of assuming the trailer was for your Glasstream, which measures 76". The spx measures only about 42", so I doubt if the trailer you've purchased exceeds 80". - Grandad

LOL i was wondering what i am reading...i didnt think twice cuz i am just too dead for the day.
so i want to know how wide the trailer is so i will post it here tomorrow.

i should do the wiring tomorrow and also get the bunks done.

oh btw the glasstream is sold as of this past Monday. I had to part with it because i have incured some legal BS so i needed that money. I have the jetski though now!
There ... avatar changed!

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

I was thinking thats also, LOL the longest and WIDEST PWC trailer EVAH!!

 

[dockwrecker]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

Further you can probably afford to cut half the tongue off too, I bet it hauls nice and straight as long as it is, its probably in the running for the worlds longest single PWC trailer in the US!! LOL[/QUOTE]

Nooooo don't cut it! it might be the only PWC trailer in the world you can actually back up!

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

Nooooo don't cut it! it might be the only PWC trailer in the world you can actually back up!

I Know I know, but I have a 25' boat and I bet that PWC Trailer is almost long enough for my my boat!!

 

[H20Rat]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

what are the chances that a cop will have a measuring tape...they can go f themselves
oh i did not know the size of the 96 spx ... good to know that...thanks

Btw, the spx hull is one of the smallest pwc hulls seadoo ever had. Great hull though on relatively smooth water, it is slow on rough water though, especially without an aftermarket intake grate. (can't keep the hull in the water enough to keep it hooked up)

 

[imraan47]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

i have a dodge caravan and its so awkward pulling this trailer...i cant even see it on any mirrors. i guess once the seadoo is on there then i can see it.

ok so damn lights were a pain...its such a simple job but thing pissed me off. here is what happened and i need help.

ok so there were wiries running so i snaked one through and went ok...then did the other one and the damn wire snapped in the center. so now i got no wirre running to passager side and i have drilled a few holes to feed it through but no luck AT ALL! there are bends on the trailer frame that narrows down the space for the wire and i used a good piece of wire thats strong enough but also flexible and no luck at all.
so also how the hell do i get the wire in the center of the trailer out to put my side marker lights?? i have to be able to pull that wire and then make a just one connection from the side marker light to the brown wire thats inside the trailer frame. i tried drilling holes but i cant get to that brown wire at all!
HELP needed

only good news is that i got a good piece of wood for the bunks from home depot and i had carpet lying around so i got the bunks all done nice!


FIGURED IT OUT...tools make a huge difference in any job...i bought a fish tape and got that wire through like butter

 

[imraan47]

Re: got this pwc trailer...ques

there is an intake grate on this machine that the last owner put in. i am not sure if its aftermarket or what!
how can i tell?