PIMP MY RIDE - BEAR Trailersports

[desertbird]

Special thanks to Plaster Dave for the recommendation. Vic at Bear did a real fine job on my 11 year old worked over Extreme. So good that I told him not to put the Extreme stickers I had on, rather, I'd fly his colors!
Nice Job Vic!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38242&stc=1&d=1188514997
New Brake Actuator housing, Look Ma! No Bondo!!!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38243&stc=1&d=1188515108
Added a Spare Tire Carrier (but the spare is too ugly to put on the trailer now) :eek:
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38244&stc=1&d=1188515178
Those of you who know the Castaic threads have seen the shot of me limping home on a 2x4...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36118&stc=1&d=1186005524
If any of you are in need of a trailer makeover, get it over to BEAR. He ain't cheap, but the work is A+. This was a full restoration. Stripped, painted, re-wired, new brakes, suspension, bunks, etc. All that was left from Extreme is the steel...
BEAR Trailersports
Vic Meymarian
21720 Marilla St. Suite A
Chatsworth, CA. 91311
www.beartrailersports.com

[plaster dave]

Not a problem Jeff I am glad he took care of you.:D
Special thanks to Plaster Dave for the recommendation. Vic at Bear did a real fine job on my 11 year old worked over Extreme. So good that I told him not to put the Extreme stickers I had on, rather, I'd fly his colors!
Nice Job Vic!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38242&stc=1&d=1188514997
New Brake Actuator housing, Look Ma! No Bondo!!!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38243&stc=1&d=1188515108
Added a Spare Tire Carrier (but the spare is too ugly to put on the trailer now) :eek:
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38244&stc=1&d=1188515178
Those of you who know the Castaic threads have seen the shot of me limping home on a 2x4...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36118&stc=1&d=1186005524
If any of you are in need of a trailer makeover, get it over to BEAR. He ain't cheap, but the work is A+. This was a full restoration. Stripped, painted, re-wired, new brakes, suspension, bunks, etc. All that was left from Extreme is the steel...
BEAR Trailersports
Vic Meymarian
21720 Marilla St. Suite A
Chatsworth, CA. 91311
www.beartrailersports.com

[RitcheyRch]

Looks good. Am assuming they have the means of removing and storing a boat once it is off the trailer. How long did the work actually take? Thinking about getting mine redone in the off season.
Dave, that avatar looks real familiar. :D

[desertbird]

He's got a lift for popping the boats off the trailer. The boat sat on dollies under a tarp for the whole project which took just about 4 weeks.
First 2 weeks was teardown, sanding, grinding and then a preinspection before paint. (Yeah, he called and said he won't paint it until I approved it raw!)
a few days at paint and another week back at the shop for final assembly, wires, bunks, etc.
Dropped it off on 8/1, picked it up today. Just in time for Labor day. What are the plans this weekend???

[plaster dave]

Leaving for the river in an hour. :D
He's got a lift for popping the boats off the trailer. The boat sat on dollies under a tarp for the whole project which took just about 4 weeks.
First 2 weeks was teardown, sanding, grinding and then a preinspection before paint. (Yeah, he called and said he won't paint it until I approved it raw!)
a few days at paint and another week back at the shop for final assembly, wires, bunks, etc.
Dropped it off on 8/1, picked it up today. Just in time for Labor day. What are the plans this weekend???

[Just Electric]

hmm yeah your welcome jeff lol

[RitcheyRch]

Sounds good. Most likely will be dropping mine off over there his Winter.
He's got a lift for popping the boats off the trailer. The boat sat on dollies under a tarp for the whole project which took just about 4 weeks.
First 2 weeks was teardown, sanding, grinding and then a preinspection before paint. (Yeah, he called and said he won't paint it until I approved it raw!)
a few days at paint and another week back at the shop for final assembly, wires, bunks, etc.
Dropped it off on 8/1, picked it up today. Just in time for Labor day. What are the plans this weekend???
Me too. Looks like going to run into some rain on the way.
Leaving for the river in an hour. :D

[Just Electric]

Sounds good. Most likely will be dropping mine off over there his Winter.
Me too. Looks like going to run into some rain on the way.
was rainin in mohave where i was worken today but good lightning show

[RitcheyRch]

They say is raining good and flash floods in Victorville. Glad I dont have to go that way but will run into rain in palm Springs.
was rainin in mohave where i was worken today but good lightning show

[Just Electric]

hopefully the 210 to the 215 to the 10 east aint jammed up

[RitcheyRch]

Looks good so far. News showing a bad accident in Victorville.
hopefully the 210 to the 215 to the 10 east aint jammed up

[desertbird]

:( This will be the 1st year we didn't hit the River at all.....:(
We'll make up for it next year. Post some pics! We need some more of Choo-Choo so I can show her sister! lol

[RitcheyRch]

Plan to take my trailer to BEAR once sell my YFZ450. Going to have them repaint, new bunks, add a spare tire carrier and change out the lights.
Wonder what that will cost.

[desertbird]

Plan to take my trailer to BEAR once sell my YFZ450. Going to have them repaint, new bunks, add a spare tire carrier and change out the lights.
Wonder what that will cost.
Same project, except add 4 new suspension and a brake actuator housing.....this cost me $2250, and I dropped Dave's name! lol
Vic's got a pretty well written price schedule, and the "refurb" for a 19 to 25 foot trailer was right at $1999.99 I think. Pay cash and drop some names, it should save you a few $$$:D I told him he's got a HB rep to keep up now.

[desertbird]

Plan to take my trailer to BEAR once sell my YFZ450. Going to have them repaint, new bunks, add a spare tire carrier and change out the lights.
Wonder what that will cost.
Same project, except add 4 new suspension and a brake actuator housing.....this cost me $2250, and I dropped Dave's name! lol
Vic's got a pretty well written price schedule, and the "refurb" for a 19 to 25 foot trailer was right at $1999.99 I think. Pay cash and drop some names, it should save you a few $$$:D I told him he's got a HB rep to keep up now.

[RitcheyRch]

Definitely going to drop mine off over there within the next few months.
Same project, except add 4 new suspension and a brake actuator housing.....this cost me $2250, and I dropped Dave's name! lol
Vic's got a pretty well written price schedule, and the "refurb" for a 19 to 25 foot trailer was right at $1999.99 I think. Pay cash and drop some names, it should save you a few $$$:D I told him he's got a HB rep to keep up now.

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Is this the same guy that was at Ellis trailer for like 15yrs

[RitcheyRch]

I dont think so. I think the guy from Ellis opened his own shop in the Palmdale area.
Is this the same guy that was at Ellis trailer for like 15yrs

[RitcheyRch]

This is the e-mail received from Vic. He did say he would cut 15% off this price. Still seems rather high considering what you paid.
Typically refurbs run $2500.00 for up to 21 footers. What you get for that is:
remove and store boat
strip trailer down
sand down trailer and paint ( powder coat optional )
reassemble trailer with new wiring, new LED lights, new bearings new seals and new bunks
Turn around time is about 3 weeks
Call us if you have any questions
Same project, except add 4 new suspension and a brake actuator housing.....this cost me $2250, and I dropped Dave's name! lol
Vic's got a pretty well written price schedule, and the "refurb" for a 19 to 25 foot trailer was right at $1999.99 I think. Pay cash and drop some names, it should save you a few $$$:D I told him he's got a HB rep to keep up now.
Mike Livingston is the same price but DOESNT include new lights.

[desertbird]

Richey,
Drag the trailer over and meet him in person. He does do lots of other work besides refurbing boat trailers, but I have to think Fall is the "off season" and he'd be willing to work a deal.
Good luck.

[RitcheyRch]

Most likely going to head over there on Friday since have that day off from work.
Richey,
Drag the trailer over and meet him in person. He does do lots of other work besides refurbing boat trailers, but I have to think Fall is the "off season" and he'd be willing to work a deal.
Good luck.

[RitcheyRch]

Dropped mine off this afternoon. Was going to have him paint it white but he talked me into black.

[desertbird]

I assume he gave you a good price, since you decided to leave it?

[RitcheyRch]

Basically $2500 minus 15%.
Is still cheaper than Livingston and get LED lights where Livingston reuses the existing lights.
I assume he gave you a good price, since you decided to leave it?

[RitcheyRch]

Picked up my trailer on Friday from BEAR TrailerSport. Ended up taking to BEAR since he was cheaper than Livingston. He also replaces the trailer lights with LED's where Livingston reuses your old lights unless you pay more. Overall, am very happy with the end result.
I originally wanted to paint the trailer white but Vic talked me into black. The trailer was originally painted red.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_back-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_fender-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_jack-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_new-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_tongue-med.JPG

[desertbird]

Glad to see you're pleased with the results, Vic is a class-act in my book, and I would be comfortable sending anybody I know to him.
...and it looks like Black was a good call there! Trailer looks sharp Rich!

[plaster dave]

Lookin good Rich. I am glad Vic took care of you.
Picked up my trailer on Friday from BEAR TrailerSport. Ended up taking to BEAR since he was cheaper than Livingston. He also replaces the trailer lights with LED's where Livingston reuses your old lights unless you pay more. Overall, am very happy with the end result.
I originally wanted to paint the trailer white but Vic talked me into black. The trailer was originally painted red.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_back-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_fender-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_jack-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_new-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/11726Trailer_tongue-med.JPG

[RitcheyRch]

Thanks and am glad went with Vic. I will definitely recommend him.
Glad to see you're pleased with the results, Vic is a class-act in my book, and I would be comfortable sending anybody I know to him.
...and it looks like Black was a good call there! Trailer looks sharp Rich!
Lookin good Rich. I am glad Vic took care of you.