Bunk Style Guide-Ons for Pontoon Boat Trailer

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I thought this would be great for my pontoon boat! Why are you recommending the inside angled guide-ons instead of the outer bunk rails?

asked by: Monika V

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The Bunk Style Guide-Ons # CE27671 are designed specifically for pontoon boats because they're shorter and install vertically. See the picture I've attached.

However, depending on your trailer the 60 inch Guide-Ons # CE27600 that install horizontally may be better for you. Even though it isn't what we typically see.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The boards on the CE Smith Bunk Style Guide-Ons part #CE27671 should be positioned about 2-3" from the inside of the pontoons on your boat. In order to help see the boards I recommend moving them up higher on the upright but not so much so that…

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Bunk rollers like the #DL21755 model would be a good addition to your trailer, and would make launching and retrieving your boat easier. The rollers would cause less friction between the boat and the bunks, therefore requiring considerably less…

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I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson about storing your pontoon boat on the #DL21755 roller bunks. They said there is no problem with storing your boat on the roller bunks over the winter. The bunks have a weight capacity of 3,000 pounds, so as…

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There are a lot of great options for roller bunks for your 22' pontoon boat trailer. I've included a link to our selection of roller bunks below. I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Standard Roller Bunks #DL21755 for their clean look…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 10

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 11

The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

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Answer 12

Hey Darrel, we actually have exactly what you are looking for with the part #TRU52FR which is for a 7k axle and is 25-1/4 inch from eye to eye. This is also a 6 leaf spring as well. The spring you referenced would be too short.

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