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Ron

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Feb 22, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/22/00
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I have a '99 Triton Elite (single). I have went through 2 sets of
fenders. They keep falling off.
Also, every single lamp is burned out.
Also, the tongue sticks on and is a pig to get off.
Is this why I paid the most for a top of the line trailer?
Anyone else with similar problems?
Thanks - Ron


Lou

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Feb 22, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/22/00
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I have a Bandit single trailer that came with my '99 GP800.
Lights keep burning out, I replaced one of the rear lens and fixture,
and side
light fixture, (the contacts inside corroded away).
Also, a tire blew out after about 50 miles, (I keep it under 65 MPH) ,
and then
after another week or so, (about another 20 miles) the other tire blew.
ALWAYS keep a spare, even if it's a new trailer like mine was.
What does the dealer say about your problem?
If you have submersible lights, I would imagine that you know that you
should
unplug the trailer lights before backing your trailer into the water.
(Some people
don't know this.)
Fenders falling off? Wow, and I thought I had a cheap trailer.
The tongue probably needs some adjustment and or grease.
Just some thoughts.
Lou

Mark Mahoney

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Feb 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/23/00
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Ron,
I have owned several, I mean several Triton trailers and other than
having a problem where the aluminum cracked because I drove off road and
hit a pot hole. I can say that Triton has been a great trailer. I can't
imagine why you have gone through 2 sets of fenders, I mean I understand
if the bolts were loose originally but if you put the second ones on,
did you use a nylon insert style nut or lock washers?? The tongue bit,
take some lube (white grease) and spray, you'll be amazed how much
better it works. Also, if still tight, slide a screwdriver in there and
spread the little clamp, you'll see where it gets tight.... Lamps,
hmmmm, can't tell you about that one, do you have the ground screw
grounded. It might make a difference when backing into the water...
Hopefully, some of these suggestions helped but if not, call Marcus at
Triton Trailers in Mooresville, N.C. (Main headquarters...it's a family
business for him, he is part of Triton themselves...) He's a fantastic
guy and will do everything shy of coming down to where you are to help
fix it.
Hope that helps...sorry, you'll have to call information for the
number.. it's area code-704
Mark

Craig Stripling

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Feb 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/23/00
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On my Triton, the lights went out and it was a cut wire leading to one of the
side markers. The aluminum edge inside the trailer tub was sharp. Pain in the
butt to rewire but no more problems. Have you checked to see that the problem
is not with the car itself? Fenders?? How the heck did they fall off?
Craig Stripling

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Kevin Drissel

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Feb 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/23/00
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Sounds like the tires are out of balance and vibrating and shaking the
lights and bolts loose

Dave

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Feb 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/23/00
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I have a Triton single Elite LXT (1998) and a Triton double Elite (1999)
trailer with torsion suspension. So far, no problems with either. They
are both in and out of salt water every weekend (in warmer weather) and
towed about 1000+ miles each season. Now that I've said that, I hope
they don't fall apart!

Dave
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Ron

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Feb 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/23/00
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Guys,
Thanks for the feedback.
To clarify...the fenders would crack at the welds to the main frame. We
have 2 trailers and both have the same problem so actually that makes 3
sets of fenders. Never off-road. Never stood on. On one of the
trailers, they were replaced by the dealer and never made it 100 kms on
paved highways (then again, they were Ontario highways). Triton is
aware of the problem but don't seem in a hurry to provide a solution.
Now we have 2 brand new trailers with cracked fenders.
As for the lights, this may a problem with the vehicle but the other
trailer lights were fine. Do you need to unplug these sealed units when
launching? I would for regular lights but the big deal about these
lights is that they are a sealed unit. They burned out all the way up
to the marker light on the tongue (that never touched the water). Now I
can't just replace the bulbs and it will cost probably $75-$100. I just
wanted to know if anyone else experienced this so I knew if I should
check the truck or trailer closer or it was a common problem.

Thanks Again...Ron

XP4ME

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Feb 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/23/00
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I did not know that you have to unplug the trailer before launching. I have
never "unpluged" the trailer and I have never had a problem. Could you
please tell what problems could arise by not following your directions.

Lou wrote:

> I have a Bandit single trailer that came with my '99 GP800.
> Lights keep burning out, I replaced one of the rear lens and fixture,
> and side
> light fixture, (the contacts inside corroded away).
> Also, a tire blew out after about 50 miles, (I keep it under 65 MPH) ,
> and then
> after another week or so, (about another 20 miles) the other tire blew.
> ALWAYS keep a spare, even if it's a new trailer like mine was.
> What does the dealer say about your problem?
> If you have submersible lights, I would imagine that you know that you
> should
> unplug the trailer lights before backing your trailer into the water.
> (Some people
> don't know this.)
> Fenders falling off? Wow, and I thought I had a cheap trailer.
> The tongue probably needs some adjustment and or grease.
> Just some thoughts.
> Lou
>

> Ron wrote:
>
> > I have a '99 Triton Elite (single). I have went through 2 sets of
> > fenders. They keep falling off.
> > Also, every single lamp is burned out.
> > Also, the tongue sticks on and is a pig to get off.
> > Is this why I paid the most for a top of the line trailer?
> > Anyone else with similar problems?
> > Thanks - Ron

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SalDMan

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Feb 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/23/00
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Electricity acts as a catalyst for corrosion. When you back up and you put
on your brakes what do you have?

Sal
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Steve La

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Feb 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/23/00
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Red lights...or may be no light at all :-)

I have a 1995 McCaron (dual) and a 1992 Longrun (dual) trailers. They both
have running lights on the side plus the standard stop lights. I've put
more than five thousand miles on each trailers and never experienced any
problems. These trailers are extremely stable at high speed. I can pull
these trailers behind my 4Runner at 85 MPH on I40 going from California to
Havasu. They ran so smooth that I don't even feel like towing a trailer
behind. I don't think it is necessary to unplug the trailer lights before
backing it to the water. I also backed up the trailers in salt water at
least 10 times each year (ocean rides). All lights are still working
perfectly. How long do these trailer lights last?

-Steve
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Ken

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Feb 24, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/24/00
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The main problem is that when you are backing down to the water, you have your
brakes on, and therefore your brake lights. They get hot, very thin glass, so
you know what happens when when the get quenched.........

Turned mine on the other day, to check them, could hear a noise, turned out to
be water boiling in the globe, where the last time i had it in the water the
hot globe broke and filled up with water......

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Mark Mahoney

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Feb 24, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/24/00
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Ken,
That is why they make submersible lights now... welcome to the '90s... LOL.
Seriously, if anyone doesn't have sub lights, go to almost any place that sells
trailer acc., you can buy sub. lights for just about any trailer now. I have never
unplugged my lights and so far (knock on aluminum) haven't had a problem.
Now this may all change since I got my buddy to give me a second Triton trailer so
I could cut the last 4 feet off of it and weld it to my current trailer. Add an
extra axle and it should pull fine. Now, perhaps, that damn Ultra won't hang off
the back end so far...
I know I won't be able to just pick it up but hell, by the time you have two skis
fully gassed, 3 gas cans and a box full o' stuff, I can hardly lift it now. The
sad part is I already have the 2 skis hanging off the back by about 2-3 feet.

Better be done by JETFEST otherwise I'm gonna look pretty stupid with a ski on my
roof...

<<http://members.aol.com/jetfest/2000.html>>

Mark


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Mario

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Feb 25, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/25/00
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I've had problems with my first Triton Lite WC2. None were light related
though. I've always backe my trailer into the salt water with them still
connected. After 2 years of use on my original trailer 2 light blew, a marker
and a stop.

The front of the trailer by the side marker lights developed stress cracks and
had to be welded a couple of times until I decided I had to go to Triton for a
"proper" fix, I just wanted nothing to do with another weld, but asked to trade
for a new trailer.

They accepted my request, but not for ffree, the trade came with a discounted
price, but I got a much better trailer.

Obviously they had enough complaints about the original design to do something
about it, and the new trailer came with all points previously a problem
reinforced. I was also informed that there is a reinforcement kit for the older
vintage available if needed.

The only problem I still have with Tritons and truly don't know if it's a
Triton idiosyncrasy or inherent of all aluminum trailers, but this thing
sqweeks like crazy!
Mario
temps are rising!

Hungmu3

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Feb 25, 2000, 3:00:00 AM2/25/00
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>
>Ken,
>That is why they make submersible lights now... welcome to the '90s... LOL.
>Seriously, if anyone doesn't have sub lights, go to almost any place that
>sells
>trailer acc., you can buy sub. lights for just about any trailer now. I have
>never
>unplugged my lights and so far (knock on aluminum) haven't had a problem.
>Now this may all change since I got my buddy to give me a second Triton
>trailer so
>I could cut the last 4 feet off of it and weld it to my current trailer. Add
>an
>extra axle and it should pull fine. Now, perhaps, that damn Ultra won't hang
>off
>the back end so far...
>I know I won't be able to just pick it up but hell, by the time you have two
>skis
>fully gassed, 3 gas cans and a box full o' stuff, I can hardly lift it now.
>The
>sad part is I already have the 2 skis hanging off the back by about 2-3 feet.
>
>Better be done by JETFEST otherwise I'm gonna look pretty stupid with a ski
>on my
>roof...
>
><<http://members.aol.com/jetfest/2000.html>>
>
>Mark
>
>
>

Well maybe if you would put on some weight and go the the gym you could lift
that big ol' heavy trailer :P Probably didnt help it bashin the 3rd wheel into
my truck huh? :)
Chris A.K.A. CK1
The original "Chicken Leg/Sticker Boy"
Hun...@aol.com

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