lure crazy 0 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Howdy, would have posted this earlier, but been up at roxby downs for the week. Headed back from walkers flat last weekend and after getting to mt pleasant, the boat trailer wheel came off, with the boat and trailer taking a hard hit on the road. Sinse having problems with my last trailer, I check over it before any trips thoroughly. Some idiot had removed all the wheel nuts on the side thurthest from the camp site. All I can say is I was bloody lucky it wasnt at chain of ponds or in a 110km/hr zone. The trailer fell in a way that it luckily caused no damage to the boat or trailer apart from the U bolts holding the axle in place. Make sure you ckeck your trailer before you leave camp when other pissed idiots are camping nearby. Could be a costly excersize other wise! statesquider, Resolute and Killtank 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Not good mate, I was meant to check my nuts when Joel told me friday what had happened but forgot and put the boat in this morning...luckily no dramas but now once i finish writng i'm going to do a once over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 mmmmmm.. missing a wheel bearing dust cap but my nuts are tight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allroy 236 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Mate I'm glad you managed to get yourself & the rig home relatively unscathed mate. None of ours were tampered with fortunately but thanks for ringing Joel & giving us the heads up before we headed off.I have my suspicions on who it may have been & they can think themselves very lucky they didn't have to deal with the 5 of us had they been caught :evil: Ps: can you send me a pic of your scarred lure, I'll pm you my email addy.cheersSimon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishie 98 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I've been meaning to post about the same thing.. mate had it happen at O'Sullies Boat Ramp 2 weekends ago. they loosened all of the nuts off except the locknuts.. luckily it made a hell of a noise towing up the hill so he stopped for a look and noticed before any damage or lives were threatened Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Fair enough being pissed and running a muck, but that is taking it to far!!!Hope you find out who did it and string them up!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Not good when you hear these sort of antics happening,at least you came through with minimal damage. :dry: I have heard of this type of senseless behaviour which brings to light that no matter where i launch i am in the habit of checking the whole trailer over before i head home. I also check the coupling hitch ,chains and the winch before i put the boat back on the trailer.Too many idiots out there that have no regard for others and can cause life threatening circumstances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shark-Kat 6 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Glad to hear that there was no serious harm! Unfortunately we live in a society where this sort of stupidity will continue to plague us!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ekul 0 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 I dont understand what goes through peoples heads to have a idea like that.Also becareful with leaving your winch handle with your winch, my mates has been pinched a few times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Glad it worked out reasonably well for u LCIt's Unreal what some :c :c :c :c get up too :angry: :angry: my nuts are tightGlad to hear that Weavs :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lure crazy 0 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 The boats only just been restored too, heres a pic before leaving walkers. Ive had the strap of the winch stolen before on my last boat too. Idiots! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluegoose 0 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 My Uncle had 2 lock nuts on each wheelTrailer Lock on the ball and hitchPadlock connecting the chains to the carBut when he went to retrieve his boat one day the car came away from the trailerSomeone took the pin out of his tow bar hitchSo he got a security pin for the tow hitchHis trailer hasn't been tampered with in years since Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 My Uncle had 2 lock nuts on each wheelTrailer Lock on the ball and hitchPadlock connecting the chains to the carBut when he went to retrieve his boat one day the car came away from the trailerSomeone took the pin out of his tow bar hitchSo he got a security pin for the tow hitchHis trailer hasn't been tampered with in years sinceThe security pin with the lock and a stainless steel padlock for the chains have been in use with my set up since day one.It's the only way to go any thing to deter the clowns. :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kon 300 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Is the wheel nut thing random vandalism or a manifestation of what is referred to in some activist circles as "non-violent direct action"...?Hammering nails into trees to shatter saw blades at timbermills rings a bell from some time back.Just a`sayin, y`all... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Is the wheel nut thing random vandalism or a manifestation of what is referred to in some activist circles as "non-violent direct action"...?Hammering nails into trees to shatter saw blades at timbermills rings a bell from some time back.Just a`sayin' date=' y`all...[/quote']You gotta wonder though aye. It's like the clowns that sprayed the curbs at the west beach ramps about marine parks??? So fishing equals bad but it's absolutely fine in there peanut heads to graffiti :S Any ways that sucks mate but glad you the boat and trailer are fine.Thanks for the heads up too. Fishie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yellowbelly14 0 Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 its crap!! people can't leave things alone my sister and brother inlaw went camping a few weeks back at walkerflat to take kids had 2 home made rod holders stolen that I made, makes ya cross :pinch: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 My mates were caming at yorkes last year and they had a rod, chair and their esky full of food pinched in the middle of the night while they were sleeping.Cheers for the heads up though! I will make sure to check my mates trailer from now on. Can't believe people would seriously be that irresponsible! Not only have they damaged someones property but they could have killed someone... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 its crap!! people can't leave things alone my sister and brother inlaw went camping a few weeks back at walkerflat to take kids had 2 home made rod holders stolen that I made' date=' makes ya cross :pinch: [/quote']Funny you say walker flat mate, its where the incident occured. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yellowbelly14 0 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 yeah must be the place were campers need security at night my brotherinlaw is going to fit a sensor light to caravan so anyone around light will come on good idea I reckon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lure crazy 0 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Bunnings have a battery operated sensor light in the electrical/lighting section for $14. their pretty good, designed for hallway night lights when you have to get up to pee in the middle of the night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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