Ramlin Trailer Issues and Bow Guard Move

[DealsGapCobra]

I have not read every comment but I think it is very important to note that ball height and tow vehicle sag set the trailer angle (one tire being closer to the fender than the other) not weight distribution. The comments about tongue weigh (that I have read) are right on. I think that you just need to raise your trailer ball.

[laker220]

I agree with you 100% and I can guarantee that I have set properly, if not high. I am driving a different truck than in the original pic I posted and I have the height set at about 21" (suggested by Ramlin to be between 18-22"). I obviously have to do something with the axle and I am hoping to get the problem solved through my own hands as opposed to a big bill.

I do appreciate the comments and these are good things to check.

Anyone have any ideas on how to remove the axle and rotate to get more clearance?

[AirTool]

I recently saw a pic here of a ramlin tandem hooked up and quite surprised about the difference in gaps front to rear.

Back to the topic, email Heather or Dea at ramlin@ramlin.com and ask for the phone number of someone to talk to. They might steer you to your "dealer" but push hard on them to get a live expert on the phone. Push "safety" and "dangerous" and "concerned" and they'll put you in touch with the boss.

Remind them your dealer is a Nautique / boat dealer and likely doesn't know $&#*! about trailer axles.

You might even just get the MFG name of the axle/spring and call them directly.

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Ramlin Trailer bearings - help wanted

Have a single axel Ramilin for a 210 Nautique. Last weekend after the hour drive to the lake, the bearing hub was too hot to touch, unloaded the boat, reloaded after 4 hours. Started to take the trailer locally for repairs but after 10 miles the hub was cool to the touch - absolutely nothing. Continued the hour drive home continually stopping to check and the hub remained cool the entire time. Decided to go ahead and replace the bearing anyway, was slightly worn (couldn't read the numbers) but fine. Once reassembled went for a short drive and again the hub was warm to the touch. Is it possible that the trailer brakes are staying on and heating the assembly? Any other ideas?

[AirTool]

Once reassembled went for a short drive and again the hub was warm to the touch. Is it possible that the trailer brakes are staying on and heating the assembly? Any other ideas?

Absolutely yes. I had this happen on a truck of mine. I could drive 70 for hours and nothing. Ten minutes in town and the grease was popping out of the bearing cover. My problem was the hose. A small tear on the inner carcass became a check valve that took a few minutes to bleed off.

If you tell us all about your brake system, somebody will likely point you to the problem. My thought is: if it was only one side, probably a hose or local problem. If on both sides, probably a system problem.

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Thanks, Will check into this further.