This is a Single axle Aluminum Diamond Plate Boat Trailer Fender sized to fit 13 to 15 inch trailer tires. Aluminum Diamond Plate Single axle trailer fenders are most commonly found and sold for Boat Trailers. However they are also suitable for enclosed trailers or utility trailers. The Aluminum Construction is completely ideal for boat trailers because the fender is lightweight, durable, and will not rust! We have these available in many sizes so check the specs in the picture and be sure this one will work for your boat trailer. These are commonly seen protecting 13 inch to 15 inch trailer tires. Typically replacing a boat trailer fender means a tire blew out or the old fender rusted through. Keep in mind when doing this project you may need additional hardware to complete the installation. You might see these fenders used on a wide range of trailers, including those manufactured by Continental, Magic Tilt, and more!
As shown in the picture this boat trailer fender measures 8 inches wide x 31 inches long x 13.125 inches tall. When choosing the correct size be mindful of the distance between mounting points on your trailer, as this is the minimum length your fender can be, unless your shortening that length by moving the brackets. These fenders do not come with pre-drilled mounting holes, so you will need to measure and drill the holes properly to mount this fender to your trailer.
Aluminum Diamond Plate Fenders mount to a boat trailers frame in a variety of ways. In some cases there are brackets already bolted or welded to the trailers frame to which you will simply bolt the replacement fender using Trailer Bolts and you will be good to go. However, sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you need alternative methods of mounting your fender to your trailer. Check out our selection of Boat Trailer Fender Mounting Brackets to see if one particular style strikes you. This Fender is rounded on each edge, meaning there is not a flat side and a round side, but both round sides. Commonly Fenders with one flat side and one round side are more ideal for enclosed trailers.
If you are mounting this Tandem Axle Aluminum Fender to a Boat Trailer that has an I-Beam frame, and you need mounting brackets, check out Aluminum Boat Trailer Round Fender Mount and Step Pad (PAIR) or additional Boat Trailer Fender Mounting Brackets These are an example of how an Aluminum Single Axle Boat Trailer Fender might mount to a trailers frame. You can also use these with other trailer frames to; such as square tubing and channel frames. These items mount to the trailer frame using Boat Trailer U-Bolts and Trailer Bolts. Check your frames dimensions to get the precise size mounting hardware you will need. For Optimal results, use Stainless Steel mounting hardware, as it also will not rust!
Keep in mind when mounting your fender to your trailer to leave enough space above the trailer tires. As your trailer goes over bumps, down ramps, or any area that causes the springs or torsion arms to flex, your tires will travel upward. You want to be mindful of this to ensure your tires will not rub against your fender. Also, be mindful of your fenders location in relation to your boats hull. In most cases the trailer manufacturer placed your trailer fenders in a precise location on purpose, sometimes very close to the hull of the boat. They do this to keep the ride height of your boat as low as safely possible, for better trailering and easier unloading and loading. If you are not mindful of this, and decide to do the replacement with the boat off the trailer, it is possible that you may mount your new fender in a position where the boat will impact the fender once you load the boat back on the trailer.
Some of our fenders come with pre-drilled holes, others do not. Therefore you may need to drill holes in the ends of the fenders for installation, which can be done with any generic electric drill. Also, installing the Aluminum Fender Steps to mount your trailer fenders will require drilling mounting holes, as the fender steps do not have any pre-drilled holes.
Having fenders is essential to the trailering of your boat. Trailer fenders are a sure way to protect your boat from debris kicked up by the trailer tires. Also, a very important factor is the legal aspects, as trailers are required to have fenders around the tires.
