Trailer Tongue Ladder Project

[Daleo56]

I just replaced the wheel stand on my 2004 Maxum 2400 SE trailer and had an idea for reusing the old mount.

I disassembled and cut up the old Fulton stand so I could use the mounting bracket. I spent $30 for some 4x6x12 rectangle stock that I cut in half lengthwise and then notched. I inverted the notched scrap under the step to give it more strength. I had some old 2.5" receiver stock from an old rotisserie project and welded that to the Fulton mount. I let it sit against the winch and then lined everything up so it can move when I winch but share the weight with the pin. I then disassembled everything, ground the edges and had my guy powdercoat it silver.

I got it back tonight, cleaned the old hardware, assembled it and then went to Home Depot to get four trailer step pads for $15. I used the misc pad pieces to keep it from rattling against the winch stand.

I spent $85 total and three hours and I now have a nice step to board from the front. It moves two notches so I can winch or climb and it looks like it came with the trailer. Cool.

[biggerseagar]

Looks great! Good job. So this makes it easier to get on the bow of the boat then for loading or unloading?

Roger

[Daleo56]

Originally Posted by biggerseagar

Looks great! Good job. So this makes it easier to get on the bow of the boat then for loading or unloading?

Roger

Yes. If the ramp is clear the wife can back up all the way while I am in the boat. If the other lanes are being used, and it is really tight, I can back up most of the way and then climb in from the front so she only has to go another 15 feet.

[shrew]

It's official, you've won "King of the Shop"!!

If not for this, having a fork-lift is like a trump card. To any project or tool the reply should be "Yes, but does you a fork lift?"

[Daleo56]

Originally Posted by shrew

It's official, you've won "King of the Shop"!!

If not for this, having a fork-lift is like a trump card. To any project or tool the reply should be "Yes, but does you a fork lift?"

I accept the nomination. Do I get a crown or a start at least?

[mmwjr]

It's like a stairway to heaven.