Mogan Master Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 I have a 2014 Ameri Trail trailer in great condition. Looking to trade plus cash for one with a swing tongue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 I don’t know if it possible, but I was wondering if Ameratrail could cut yours off and convert it to a break away. It might be worth a phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogan Master Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 The thought crossed my mind. The frame is noticeably different, not sure what could be done. If there is no interest over the next few weeks I will inquire to see what the options are to modify the existing set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 They're two different trailers. The swing tongue trailer's I-beams converge much further aft to allow room for the hinge on the tongue. Do you absolutely need a swing tongue Mogan? The reason I ask I've replaced the tongue on my swing tongue trailer to a solid tongue because I've had the bolt and the pin on the hinge fail on two separate occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogan Master Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 7 hours ago, jason p said: They're two different trailers. The swing tongue trailer's I-beams converge much further aft to allow room for the hinge on the tongue. Do you absolutely need a swing tongue Mogan? The reason I ask I've replaced the tongue on my swing tongue trailer to a solid tongue because I've had the bolt and the pin on the hinge fail on two separate occasions. Yes, unfortunately I need a swing tongue or it will not fit in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonecracker Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 I have what you need in excellent condition and do not need a swing tongue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogan Master Posted May 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks for the tease. Any additional information you can share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonecracker Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Here are the only pictures I can find of my trailer as I am the second owner and purchased with less than 140hours! Used very little as I live 2 blocks from boat ramp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 Those swing tongue pins have a history of breaking. I suspect the cause is play in the hinge itself, but that's another story. I replace my quick release pin with a 6" x 5/8" grade #5 bolt with lock nut. The only draw-back is that you have to carry a couple of wrenches with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Check and see if they won't replace the tongue or modify yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue dolphin Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 I had a 17hpx that I needed to store in a 18' garage, bought a al continental trailer from Caribee that had a removable tongue, remove a pin and tongue slid out. The tongue was constructed with a sleeve that went inside the part of tongue the winch stand was mounted on. There are no torsional stresses on the pin with this design, same concept as the stinger on your receiver hitch. Towed thousands of miles without incident. Perhaps you could order the sleeved tongue from Continental to replace yours. I did that years ago with an older continental trailer I bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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