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How do I know if my trailer was made for my boat ?On your trailer there is a data sticker located behind your winch stand on the cross-member facing rearward towards the nose of the boat. On this sticker you will find the make of the boat in a four letter code for which the trailer was designed. Also there will be a year and model of the boat. If this information is not visible or faded feel free to contact us here with the V.I.N.# or Serial Number and we can provide you with this information. Back to TopWhere can I find my serial (V.I.N.) numbers on the trailer ?On your trailer there is a data sticker located behind your winch stand on the cross-member facing rearward towards the nose of the boat. On this sticker you will find the V.I.N# or Serial Number of the trailer. Also there may be placed a second sticker located on the rear side of your winch stand post. And of course it will be on any title provided from your dealer and possibly on your states registration certificate. Back to TopWhat size brake shoes do I have ?We manufacture our trailers with two sizes of drum brakes. For the 5-lug wheels the brake shoe is 10"x2.25", on our 6 and 8 lug sets the shoes are 12"x2". Back to TopWhat is the clunk noise caused by when I brake and accelerate ?Most of our trailers are built with a 'Surge' Brake Actuator. These devices are actuated by the kinetic force of the trailer still wanting to move forward when the tow vehicle starts to slow down quicker than the trailers natural loss of speed. This action of the trailer compresses the Actuators sliding components and actuates the brakes through a hydraulic system similar to a cars. When forward towing, a vehicle exerts a force that pulls on the nose of the trailer and keeps the brakes in their released position. The Clunk you hear is the actuator returning to its natural position. It is possible that the braking system on your trailer needs to be serviced. If the brake shoes are out of adjustment or the hydraulic system is dry or has air in it, you will have excessive movement in the actuator causing a louder than normal clunking. This condition may effect the braking of your trailer and it may be necessary to have your trailer serviced by a qualified technician. Back to TopWhen do I need to service the bearings on my trailer ?We recommend that the bearings be removed and serviced twice a year. Also we recommend that the grease be checked in the bearings at a regular interval which may vary depending on use. Although it is recommended that the grease be serviced before any long road trips. Back to TopWhat size hitch ball do I need ?Depending on your model of trailer, you may have either a 2" ball or a 2-5/16" ball. The specific ball size will be printed on top of the latching system of your trailer. ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT SIZE BALL. Back to TopWhat size lug nut socket do I need ?This may vary due to the size of your trailer. Generally we use either 3/4 " Lugs or 13/16th" Lugs. It may be necessary on some of the aluminum rim wheels to obtain a thin walled socket to properly fit into the lug nut hole. Back to TopHow much torque do I tighten my lugs with ?When tightening your lug nuts on your trailer wheels, the recommended torque for each lug nut is 90-110 ft/lbs (foot pounds). Tighten your lugs in a criss-cross pattern for best and equal torque distribution. Important: As with all types of wheels it is necessary to re-torque the lug nuts after the first 25 miles and at every 100 mile intervals until the torque remains constant. Failure to do so may lead to the wheel separating from the trailer. Such an incident is not covered by the warranty of your trailer. Back to TopWhere can I get some touch-up paint ?Due to HAZ-MAT Shipping restrictions, the cost for us to ship paint in small quantities out weighs the cost of the paint itself. If you provide us the serial # of the trailer we will be more than happy to mail/fax you a formula that you can take to a Dupont Automotive Paint dealer and have it mixed up by them. Some of these dealers may have a method of matching paint exactly from a scan of the trailer frame itself. Our paint formulas will be as the trailer was when it left the factory, it will not count for fade or any repaints of the trailer. Back to TopCan I buy a trailer directly from the factory ?Sorry, Eagle Trailer is a Dealer Only manufacturer. If your local marine dealer doesn't carry Eagle Trailers, let us know and we will be able to direct you to your nearest dealer. (517)568-5372 Back to TopCopyright © 2001
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