Here's what I learned about replacing trailer pads and keel support for one of those original Trail-Rite trailers:

Trail-Rite sells pads & supports. Pads are $21.40 each, the pipe for the pads are $27.00 each. And the keel support (channel, board, and carpet) is $46. They are in Southern California, very helpful and shipped the items promptly. They can be reached at 1-800-443-2304.

Triad Trailers will sell the screw-type poppet pads with carpet and locking nut for $42.00 each + shipping. They ship from Conneticut, so shipping might add up on these. I'm not exactly sure what modifications might be necessary to fit them to a Trail-rite trailer, but it seemed like they'd fit right in.

Triad makes beautiful new trailers for E27s--$2950.00 for a single axle (simplest model), $3490 - $5292 for double axle (simplest model up to super-fancy galvanized model). Shipping for a whole trailer is approx $900. They also have been very helpful and responsive.

Triad can be reached at [email protected] or 860-354-1146.

I'll be having Orlandi Trailers in San Jose do some work on the trailer. I've worked with them before and they do great work at a reasonable price with quick turnaround. They are somewhat knowledgeable about sailboat trailers.