[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement

[Tom Van Heule]

Note there is only a small bit towards the axle that is encased, and then
only about 2.5ft (on my trailer) by the tounge.

Mine is now stuck.... Lol

On Wed, May 12, 2021, 3:09 PM Thomas s <talmorin at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Any time you have something seized because of rust or other bonding, the
> two best ways to break it loose is thermal expansion and shock.
> Since heating the entire length of the extension is impractical, shock is
> probably your best bet.
>
> That being said, two methods are almost always better than one in cases
> like these, so getting some tension on it with the tow vehicle, then firmly
> banging on the extension from all 4 sides several times, working your way
> down the extension until it breaks loose, may be the most effective method.
>
> Tom
> S/V Just Bent
>
> ________________________________
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:09 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement
>
> Jim,
>
> I’m wondering what would happen if you blocked the trailer’s wheels so
> they couldn’t move and then pulled on the hitch extension with your tow
> vehicle.  This seems like the maximum amount of force you could apply at
> home.  You could even try repeatedly backing up and going forward several
> times.  If that doesn’t break the rust loose, I don’t know what else to
> suggest.
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 12, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jim,
> >
> > If you need any physical help, just ask. I'm in Kings Park, a few miles
> down
> > the road.
> >
> > Mike
> > s/v Windlass ('91)
> > Nissequogue River, NY
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> > JimIggy
> > Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 12:43 AM
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement
> >
> > I'm wondering if I can hijack this thread to ask a question about the
> > trailer extension.  I can start a new one if necessary.
> >
> > I recently acquired a Rhodes 22 w-trailer.  According to the previous
> owner,
> > the boat/trailer has been sitting for about 10 years.   I removed the two
> > pins, but the extension will not move.  I tried pulling the trailer with
> the
> > pins removed and the extension is still stuck in place.  There is
> definitely
> > rust where the extension passes through the receiver.  I used numerous
> > sprays, and a 5lb mallet in an effort to free it up.  No luck thus far.
> I'm
> > considering using heat or perhaps an air hammer.   The extension would be
> > very helpful given where I want to launch.
> >
> > Has anyone dealt with this ?   Should I start a new thread ?   Thank you
> >
> > 1988 Rhodes 22
> > Port Jefferson NY
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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