Tie Down Engineering 86468 Floating Pontoon Guide-On, 24-36 Inch Adjustable, Fits 2, 3, or 4 Inch Trailer Frames

The Tie Down Engineering 86468 Floating Pontoon Guide-On is a rising trailer guide post designed to make loading a pontoon boat easier, especially when the trailer is submerged for launch. Each post telescopes upward as the trailer sinks into the water, adding extra visible height above the waterline so the operator has a clear target to steer between. The post is built from 1-1/2 inch, 16-gauge galvanized steel square tubing that extends fully into a 2 in. By 20 in. PVC sleeve for added strength, and each post is capped with a bright orange end for clear targeting in low light or glare.

Mounted between the pontoons on the trailer cross members, this guide-on adjusts to an overall height of 24 in. To 36 in. As the trailer rises and falls in the water. It fits trailer frames 2 in. By 2 in., 3 in., or 4 in., covering the most common pontoon trailer cross member and frame sizes. The set is sold as a pair and includes all mounting hardware needed for installation, so no separate hardware purchase is required.

Specifications

• Brand: Tie Down Engineering
• Manufacturer Part Number: 86468
• Product Type: Pontoon Boat Trailer Guide-On
• Adjustable Height: 24 inches to 36 inches
• PVC Post Sleeve: 2 inches by 20 inches
• Post Tubing: 1-1/2 inch, 16-gauge galvanized steel square tubing
• Fits Trailer Frames: 2 inches, 3 inches, or 4 inches
• End Cap Color: Orange
• Sold As: Pair
• Material: PVC and galvanized steel
• Weight: 12 pounds
• Hardware Included: Yes, all mounting hardware
• UPC: 081628864687

Fitment

• Fits trailer frames 2 in. By 2 in., 3 in., or 4 in.
• Mounts between pontoons on the trailer cross members

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tie Down Engineering 86468 Floating Pontoon Guide-On used for? It guides a pontoon boat onto its trailer by mounting between the pontoons and rising upward as the trailer submerges, giving the operator a clear visual target during loading.

How tall is the 86468 guide-on? The post adjusts from 24 inches to 36 inches in overall height as it rises with the water level over a submerged trailer.

What size trailer frames does part number 86468 fit? It fits trailer frames 2 in. By 2 in., 3 in., or 4 in.

Does the 86468 guide-on include mounting hardware? Yes, all mounting hardware needed for installation is included with the Tie Down Engineering 86468.

Is this guide-on sold individually or in a pair? The Tie Down Engineering 86468 Floating Pontoon Guide-On is sold as a pair.

What material is the 86468 guide-on made from? Each post uses 1-1/2 inch, 16-gauge galvanized steel square tubing sleeved inside a 2 in. By 20 in. PVC pipe.

Why are the end caps orange? The bright orange end caps on the 86468 provide a clear visual target for the operator when lining up the boat during loading.

How much does the 86468 guide-on set weigh? The Tie Down Engineering 86468 Floating Pontoon Guide-On weighs 12 pounds.

Where do the guide posts mount on the trailer? They mount between the pontoons on the trailer's cross members.

Why does the post rise instead of staying a fixed height? The steel tubing extends out of the PVC sleeve as the trailer sinks into the water, so the visible guide height increases when the trailer is submerged, giving added sight height right when it is needed most.

What is the UPC for the Tie Down Engineering 86468? The UPC is 081628864687.