Swingaway tounge

nlain

nlain

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Re: Swingaway tounge

Move the trailer jack back just in front, maybe just behind if boat not in the way, of the winch post and flip to the other side so the two handles don't interfere with each other, cut the existing tongue, weld the swing brackets on and mount the tongue, of course you have to watch out for the brake line and probably put in a flex section to bend with the tongue, that is how mine is set up. No idea on cost.

A link to a kit on iboats.

http://www.iboats.com/Fulton-34-Bol...3343835--**********.886656174--view_id.341674
 
Silvertip

Silvertip

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Re: Swingaway tounge

Any fabrication (welding/machine) shop in town can do this for you. Here is an example of just one way it is done.

TrailerSwingTongue.jpg
 
krakatoa

krakatoa

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Re: Swingaway tounge

I will do this project this coming Friday. Hope to upload pics of the process.

foldkit1.jpg



foldkit2.jpg
 
oldjeep

oldjeep

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Re: Swingaway tounge

In addition to the kits posted you need to get a rubber brake line and some flare fittings for the brake line to your master cylinder. Might need to order that from Karavan or whoever makes your trailer.
 
stubbsboogie

stubbsboogie

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Re: Swingaway tounge

Thanks guys. You are super helpful. Now that I have some knowledge I will be able to talk to the people that will be doing it. (without sounding silly):D

These things do not change the structural rigity of the trailer do they?
 
dockwrecker

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Re: Swingaway tounge

I don't see brakes on that thing. Am I missing something?
 
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