Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
The PVC is attached by using 1/4 x 20 SS bolts, fender washers and NyLock nuts.
Drill a 3/8" hole straight through the PVC and then enlarge the top hole to 1". This allows a socket to hold the bolt head while "loosely securing the nut".
Once the PVC is located on the trailer bunks, drill a 3/8" hole through the wood 2 x 4's......feed the bolt and fender washer from the inside of the PVC through the hole in the bunks and use the second fender washer under the nut. Do not over tighten the NyLock nut so the tube has some slight wiggle room.
The couplers used to angle the PVC are 11 degrees.
I added the indoor/outdoor carpet with contact adhesive after I was done mounting the PVC pipes.
I purchased the trailer new in 2011 and l no issues after 10 years.
I will be making my decision today I’ll either be getting the Trailex or the Smith. The smith is around 300 less with similar specs however it has 12” vs 8” tires and weighs more as it’s galvanized I’m leaning towards the Smith . Thanks to Dr S Catcher for their advice and recommendations. Hopefully at months end I’ll have my kayak and I’ll be able to post a photo. The hardest part is waiting for the lakes to defrost as I don’t want to venture in salt water until the Spring