Trailer specialists?

Par Four · 05-25-2013, 07:24 PM

Getting revved up to get back to The Lake after a couple year absence... One of the items on my check list is to have the bearings and surge brakes & actuator looked at on my trailer.

Previously the good folks who store my boat very politely declined to do this, and referred me to a local auto garage who they knew to be capable. I'll ask them again, who knows perhaps they're not quite as busy yet this year and will want the work. I would prefer to spend with them for this, but I have to admit to being 51% impressed with their sincerity and 49% mildly irritated at the decline last time.

I found a local "young guy, just starting out" and he got me all set up with what was needed at the time. I'm not sure I can find him again as its been 4-5 years now. Part of me likes to support someone like this, so I'll definitely look to see if he's in the same spot.

I'd rather not go to one of the big name marinas, as I'd expect maybe a longer wait and higher prices. Could well be wrong with that.

I know many think highly of the trailer fellow over near Winnisquam on Rt-3.

Any other recommendations on the Weirs - Gilford - PaugusBay side?

codeman671 · 05-25-2013, 08:29 PM

If you don't mind a bit of a ride there is a great trailer guy on 236 in Berwick, ME, it's an hour away. He only does trailers.

Or call Joe at the Trailer Outlet and ask who he would recommend.

Slickcraft · 05-26-2013, 04:56 AM

Alton Motorsports serviced my wife's horse trailer; electric brakes and hubs. Don't know if they work on surge brakes. Me, I like to look at the cars.
http://www.altonmotorsports.com/

Par Four · 05-26-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Alton Motorsports serviced my wife's horse trailer; electric brakes and hubs. Don't know if they work on surge brakes. Me, I like to look at the cars.
http://www.altonmotorsports.com/

I don't know about bringing the trailer, maybe i will, but I'll definitely be there to look at the cars - thanks!

VitaBene · 05-29-2013, 06:24 AM

The Trailer Outlet in Tilton has a repair shop. Joe is a great resource.

05-25-2013, 07:24 PM	#1
Par Four Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central MA Posts: 77 Thanks: 23 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Trailer specialists? Getting revved up to get back to The Lake after a couple year absence... One of the items on my check list is to have the bearings and surge brakes & actuator looked at on my trailer. Previously the good folks who store my boat very politely declined to do this, and referred me to a local auto garage who they knew to be capable. I'll ask them again, who knows perhaps they're not quite as busy yet this year and will want the work. I would prefer to spend with them for this, but I have to admit to being 51% impressed with their sincerity and 49% mildly irritated at the decline last time. I found a local "young guy, just starting out" and he got me all set up with what was needed at the time. I'm not sure I can find him again as its been 4-5 years now. Part of me likes to support someone like this, so I'll definitely look to see if he's in the same spot. I'd rather not go to one of the big name marinas, as I'd expect maybe a longer wait and higher prices. Could well be wrong with that. I know many think highly of the trailer fellow over near Winnisquam on Rt-3. Any other recommendations on the Weirs - Gilford - PaugusBay side?

05-26-2013, 04:56 AM	#3
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,218 Thanks: 1,175 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	Alton Motorsports serviced my wife's horse trailer; electric brakes and hubs. Don't know if they work on surge brakes. Me, I like to look at the cars. http://www.altonmotorsports.com/ Last edited by Slickcraft; 05-26-2013 at 10:32 AM. Reason: typo

05-25-2013, 08:29 PM	#2
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	If you don't mind a bit of a ride there is a great trailer guy on 236 in Berwick, ME, it's an hour away. He only does trailers. Or call Joe at the Trailer Outlet and ask who he would recommend.

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05-29-2013, 06:24 AM	#5
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,532 Thanks: 1,574 Thanked 1,608 Times in 823 Posts	The Trailer Outlet in Tilton has a repair shop. Joe is a great resource.