Adding Wheels to Trailer Prop Guard

Jeff Royal · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 125

I have a steep driveway and would like to add some wheels onto the prop guard to keep it from dragging. I've noticed that some newer trailers already have them installed and would like to make mine similar. Does anyone have any closeup photos of the the factory installed wheels? Any other options would be appreciated.

Thanks,

ohsix · Posted: Feb 25, 2003 4:47 pm Post subject:

i think it was phaeton that added some to his alpina trailer and posted some pics on here. if no one responds you might try pm'ing him.

Phaeton · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 572 City: Redding

Yes I added mine to my trailer. Here is a pic.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Looks easy enough to add. Just get the wheel and some flat bar.

Phaeton is that rudder polished?

Phaeton · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 572 City: Redding

Nor*Cal, You bet. I couldn't stand the rough casting.

You are correct just weld on some flat bar. I had to paint the back of the trailer but that was easy to do.

Jeff Royal · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 125

Thanks for the pic Phaeton. I have a Dorsey trailer and I believe the curve on the prop guard will not allow me to mount it the same way you did. I think I will have to add 2 vertical pieces of flat bar to each side (on on the outside and the other next to the prop guard) to get the clearance that I need. However, you pic is helpful in helping with the connection to the trailer.

Also, I am using some wheels off of an old floor jack. I had them laying around and thought I could use them. They are cast but I think they will work.

Thanks Wes and Phaeton.

Phaeton · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 572 City: Redding

OK here is a crued drawing of a different bolt on way to do it.

Jeff Royal · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 125

I believe I'm going to have to do a combination of Phaeton's mount and the "crued drawing." Phaeton, I've revised your drawing to give an idea of what I'm going with. Think this is a good solution? Also, should I weld both mounts or bolt both in place?

Thanks,

Phaeton · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 572 City: Redding

If your going to break out the welder then you might as well weld it all.

nick360 · Criminal Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 85 City: Phoenix

jroyal,

Dorsey offers prop gaurd wheels as a factory option, it may be easier just to call them and see if they will ship you the parts required, then won't have to design and fabricate anything yourself, just weld and paint.

Jeff Royal · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 125

Good idea Nick, I'll try that first. Thanks.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

If you have an RV store near you you can probably find the stainless steel casters they use on the back of big RV's. Those might hold up better that the rubber casters.

Phaeton- Did you polish the center tracking fins also? I like the rudder all polished.

Phaeton · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 572 City: Redding

Nor*Cal, the center fins are polished also.

The wheels are not rubber they are a nylon composite. They don't leave black marks and work awesome.

Jeff Royal · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 125

I called Dorsey. They can get me the pieces I need. Attached are some photos Dorsey sent me though. They look nice.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Phaeton- its the little things that make it custom. Sweet deal.

Phaeton · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 572 City: Redding

Nor*Cal, Thanks

lance · Newbie Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 6

I welded the rv steel rollers on the back and the keel but that still was not enough, they were groving my asphalt driveway,I even cut about an inch off the prop guard lenght.What I finally ended up doing was adding a three inch lift kit.It raised the look of the fenders but at least its not cutting up my drive way.The ride and tracking are good when pulling. Its a tandom dhm trailer.

LickerPig · Criminal Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 62 City: Orlando, FL

What a great concept!

htownbdr · Posted: Mar 03, 2003 6:29 am Post subject:

Pheaton,

Where did you get the wheels from? I looked this weekend and wasn't able to find anything I thought was strong enough.

Phaeton · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 572 City: Redding

I purchased mine through a trailer manufacturer. Do a search on the net and you will be able to find what your looking for.

WakeNup · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 171 City: South Carolina

Here is what they do at the boatmate factory.

BigDeal · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Posts: 477 City: Orlando