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SAP284



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:22 pm    Post subject: Trailer Plate Bracket/Plastic Reply with quote

I pulled my boat into my driveway and somehow got my trailer plate stuck on something. It pulled it right off, so the plastic that's bolted in to the LED (that holds my plate in place) broke.

Any ideas on where I could get one? I could probably rig something up manually but if they are a couple bucks I'd rather just buy one LOCALLY.

Hope I explained it so it makes sense, if you don't have a boat you might not have a clue what I'm talking about lol.

Thanks!
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SeaDog1



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,

Tractor Supply has a lot of trailer parts.
That's where I get all mine.
I'd check there first before going to an auto parts place.

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SAP284



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SeaDog1 wrote:
Hi,

Tractor Supply has a lot of trailer parts.
That's where I get all mine.
I'd check there first before going to an auto parts place.

SeaDog1


I checked their website and didn't see that specific part by itself, only with wiring. I can stop in there though and check them out. Thanks.
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flippy



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sap284, I use heavy duty zip ties, I cant tell you how many of those plastic mounts I have broke and even lost a plate,, I use heavy duty zip ties and also wrap some thin wire like coat hanger and loop that around also,,
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SAP284



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

flippy wrote:
Sap284, I use heavy duty zip ties, I cant tell you how many of those plastic mounts I have broke and even lost a plate,, I use heavy duty zip ties and also wrap some thin wire like coat hanger and loop that around also,,


Thanks. I have some heavy duty ties, I can give that a shot today.
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PECo



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Steve, I have one that I don't need. You can have it, if you want it.
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SAP284



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

PECo wrote:
Steve, I have one that I don't need. You can have it, if you want it.


That would be great Phil, thanks. Ill send you a PM.
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camojammin



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i just made a bracket out of some stainless flat stock from home depot, with stainless hardware... works like a charm
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PECo



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

camojammin wrote:
i just made a bracket out of some stainless flat stock from home depot, with stainless hardware... works like a charm

The reason I don't need the plastic bracket I have is that NWDarkcloud (aka Bob) gave me an old piece of mud flap with which I fabricated my own:



I like that it's flexible. Obviously, I hit stuff with it. Embarassed
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Plates vibrate while traveling and when you back in and pull out of the water they bend back and forth. The light plastic and steel brackets give it up prettty quick. My chunk of mud flaps showng no signs of giveing up anytime soon Cool
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