Swing-away trailer tongues

[zepman]

Anybody have any idea how expensive it is to have a swing-away installed on a trailer that currently doesn't have one. Also, do the dealers do this type of work or will I have to look somewhere else? Thanks for any replies.

[Whopper Stopper]

I know of a place that as an option for a wheel house the drop tongue is $400. I have one on my house and can't see why it would be very tough to incorporate the system to another trailer. I would name the place but I am sure it would just get pulled. If interesten e-mail me at [email protected]

[efgh]

If you are thinking about a swing away tongue for a snowmobile trailer, I would check with the D.O.T. to see if that is still legal in mn. If you ever had the latch or pin come out during transport, that trailer does some funny things.

[hawkeye43]

it cant be as bad as a pin coming out of a tilt bed snowmobile trailer

[gvt]

Zepman,

Not sure about your area, but Crystal Welding in Maple Grove/Dayton does it. I think for around $300. My boss had his done there last summer and was happy with the results.

[JohnMickish]

Last year EZ roller had a do it yourself no welding kit on their HSOforum for around $400. I was going to do it but thought why put $400 into a trailer that's worth maybe $800 when I can get an almost new trailer with a factory swing tounge for $1200?

Try the HSOforum, they might still have it.

[rangr]

zepman, shorelander trailer have factory break-away kit for their trailers for around $200 that are simple to install yourself.

[Valv]

I agree with rangr, check their HSOforum, they also have parts for aluminum trailers.

Anyway a simple search for trailer parts will bring many returns of businesses that can help you, DIY or shop.