What trailer do you recommend?

[Runamuck]

As an update on my last post i have been looking hard at a new trailers and have narrowed it down to the following

Dunbier
Ruhle
BelcoWhat would you suggest and why?


Cheers Runamuck!

[lutjanus]

Belco have been good for me -had 3 so far. See Ryan there he is helpful and reasonable price

[Runamuck]

What size boat you carry??

[frankgrimes]

Recently got a Belco for my 4.3 tinnie - Very happy with it thus far...solid construction.

[Runamuck]

Frank i am leaning toward the Belco or the Ruhle at this stage..decisions decisions

[ronnien]

done a lot of looking on the net at different trailers, but it was balco that i got wouldn't change it for anything.

ron.

[Poodroo]

I can honestly say that I love the Dunbier trailer. They are well built, well finished, solid, and come standard with Holden wheels making it easy to get a spare and also to fit standard bearing buddies on. Everything including the layer springs is galvinized too. I paid approximately $1220.00 for mine registered.

Poodroo

[scrubba01]

Have you looked into alloy trailers? They might be dearer but you only have to buy them once. I have had 2 Dunbier trailers and both have been good. But I will be looking at alloy for my next. Current boat is a 6.8 plate boat last one was a 5.4 Allycraft.

[Runamuck]

Have you looked into alloy trailers? They might be dearer but you only have to buy them once. I have had 2 Dunbier trailers and both have been good. But I will be looking at alloy for my next. Current boat is a 6.8 plate boat last one was a 5.4 Allycraft.

No i havnt looked at the alloy trailers...were do you start ??

[sempre]

Go alloy , got one under my 7.6 Riptide and soon to be under my 4.45 Stessco , you , wont look back .
Sam...

[BM]

Be careful who who choose for alloy trailers, although if its under a lightweight tinny it may not be so important. Under a decent weight fibreglass boat its a very different scenario.

Cheers

[BOMBIE]

I know they might be x $$$ but cant got past trailcraft trailers for 5+mtr boats I beam construction etc

[Runamuck]

Go alloy , got one under my 7.6 Riptide and soon to be under my 4.45 Stessco , you , wont look back .
Sam...

Were did you get yours from and what cost?

Thanks

[uripper]

Mine is a Redco RE200 built circa 2005 with a couple of extras & bigger than whats needed- very happy with it. Think there are many good trailers around - built to a price.

Suggest its critical to have it setup right for the particular hull - too many come out of dealer yards with poor or no setup - crazy stuff that leads to problems /poor performance - IMHO.

Mal

[BrenMac]

Do you fellas get Trailit trailers over there?

Very popular here in WA and the best I have used- well made, self guiding and so easy to launch and retreive!

Cheers
Brendan

[Runamuck]

Do you fellas get Trailit trailers over there?

Very popular here in WA and the best I have used- well made, self guiding and so easy to launch and retreive!

Cheers
Brendan
I have never heard of them

[liltuffy]

Hey Runamuck, I'd almost think you pinched my boat by your avatar. I too have a V-Sea and put a Rhule trailer under it three years ago. It's as solid as because I beach launch with it at DI. The only mod I have done is cover it inside and out with Tectyl 506.

Craig

[Runamuck]

Hey Runamuck, I'd almost think you pinched my boat by your avatar. I too have a V-Sea and put a Rhule trailer under it three years ago. It's as solid as because I beach launch with it at DI. The only mod I have done is cover it inside and out with Tectyl 506.

Craig
Hey Craig how ya doin?
I have a good feeling about the Rhule trailers, i think i am just about sold.

What is it like to launch etc, and do you drive on? Also what size trailer did you get? Any pics??


Regards
Runamuck

[jimbo59]

Rhule don't have keel rollers is that going to be a problem for your boat?

[Runamuck]

Rhule don't have keel rollers is that going to be a problem for your boat?

Mate i think you could be right..I dare say that a heavy boat such as mine will require some sort of support for the bottom. Any other suggestions?

[noboatyet]

G'day
Have you spoken to Belco, they make a pretty good product. I found them very helpfull when looking for a trailer. I'm waiting to take delivery of my trailer, I opted for teflon skids and the trailer made out of PFC (c section). Its to carry a 6m glass boat, found Rian very helpfull. Price was also very competitive.
Hope this helps
Murray

[Runamuck]

G'day
Have you spoken to Belco, they make a pretty good product. I found them very helpfull when looking for a trailer. I'm waiting to take delivery of my trailer, I opted for teflon skids and the trailer made out of PFC (c section). Its to carry a 6m glass boat, found Rian very helpfull. Price was also very competitive.
Hope this helps
Murray

LMAO! ...mate nice timing as i was about 10 secs from ringing Belco when your reply came in. Mate i will speak with then now!

[sempre]

Runamuck , mine was built by Riptide Boats , cost is up around 15-18k , depends on how far you go .
There is so many different parts and quality of products you can go with .
Sam..

[Rod_Bender]

My first redco was 17 years old and still look in good nick when i sold it. Went to a Belco solely cause a mate could source one and have have been really happy with it for nearly 3 years now. My latest brand is Swiftco which came with my Blue Water Alloy new rig. Again seems really good at this stage

[gofishin]

Who needs a trailer.....oops!

[marty+jojo]

Who needs a trailer.....oops!
Classic photo.

[Runamuck]

My first redco was 17 years old and still look in good nick when i sold it. Went to a Belco solely cause a mate could source one and have have been really happy with it for nearly 3 years now. My latest brand is Swiftco which came with my Blue Water Alloy new rig. Again seems really good at this stage
I take charge of my new Redco on friday....only because Belco have taken three weeks to talk to me....cant wait to launch again!!!

[Chimo]

That Bayliner seems to have a stronger bottom than I thought they had@!

good to see the crumple zone trailers are still working so well as an impact absorbing structure.

Hope they got a sling set up organized to get it off as the truck corner rollers seem to to have worn off. (NB Timi use of off !)

Cheers
Chimo

PS Good to see a Mayfair trailer going back under the Seafarer.

[SNARKER73]

I have had redco trailer's under all the boat's i have woned and can't fault them. Though i have ownly ever owned tinnies up to 5 meters long

[BigE]

Redco / tinka I like the tinka MT models very good to tow & launch. mine is a 93 model & i walked in & bought spares for it off the shelf the other day no problems but best of all when i walked thru the door to buy parts for a 15 yr old trailer I was treated like a good customer should be. thats a quality that's thin on the ground these days. Anyhow if I do need a new trailer again I know exacatly where I'll buy it from. good service is priceless.

[GBC]

Our current mackay is as good as any in my opinion well worth a look.

My second last was a redco/tinka - it had issues - lots of issues.

[Runamuck]

Our current mackay is as good as any in my opinion well worth a look.

My second last was a redco/tinka - it had issues - lots of issues.

To late i just bought a redco...what problems did you experience??

[wrxhoon]

Be careful who who choose for alloy trailers, although if its under a lightweight tinny it may not be so important. Under a decent weight fibreglass boat its a very different scenario.

Cheers


I have an alloy trailer under my 6.5mt Trophy, boat/trailer combo around the 2500 kg , USA built, I beam with alloy RHS crossmembers bolted on with S/Steel bolts and rubber suspenssion axles. I fitted it with S/Steel calipers and S/S rotors .
I find it very good and she tows very well too.
I always had gal trailers under heavy boats , no problems but they do rust after a few years and you are forever changing springs .
I wouldn't buy anothe gal trailer again, the only dissadvantage they are more expensive .
In USA they use mostly alloy trailers now ( bolted , not welded) and they tow some big boats there, much bigger and heavier than us.

In any case buy one with Ford hubs, they use bigger bearings and 1/2" lugs , whats more you can buy car alloy wheels for it anywhere very cheap if you want .

[Blusta]

Have had a Belco (6 years), Dunbier( 3 years) and a Redco (17 years) a long time ago. All were trouble free. I think it is all about spending time washing down and maintaining them. Lubricating parts regularly. Keeping an eye on rust.

[bigjimg]

I plan on having my dunbier for many years.The cost of new ones will make sure that it is meticulously maintained.As for the ability of dunbier to set it up correctly i would score them 1 out of 10.If and when i do purchase a new one FMS trailers will be building it.Jim.PS It goes without saying i never voted.

[oldboot]

Hmm.........quite a lot of the time it is a case of how long you are prepared to wait.

I was in the market for a new trailer.

You cant just go out and buy a trailer........on a rare ocasion you might find a dealer that has one the right size....or is prepared to yank one out from under a boat.

Even if they wanted too many of the yards can not sell you a trailer from under a stock boat...... because it is packaged with the boat and they may not even own it ( or the boat).

otherwise you will be looking at at least a 2 week wait ( if you are lucky and not picky).....othewise expect 4 to 6 weeks......even for off the rack designs.

I was thinking about getting one made, so I could get it how I wanted.....as soon as you go away from the stock design........ it all gets harder and slower......

Oh then the "recommendations".....and the variation in price.........

certainly if you can afford to wait.....4 to 6 weeks... you are better off having the thing made for you......it wont cost you any more.

I could have a BELCO made to order for the same price as an off the rack REDCO.........I have been quoted 4 to 5 weeks for both.

I have ordered an oceanic.....hopefully arrives next week.

[gr hilly]

i just got a new boat package when the trailer dies alloy next for sure it will last me out then

[stevej]

would of recommended dunbier till yesterday went to check nothing had gotten loose on my just on 2 year old trailer

all the cross members have severe pitting? corrosion bubbling of the gal its prob been 5 times in salt water rest in fresh and well washed each trip and allowed to dry in the sun

piece of crap compared to past trailers ive owned

[black runner]

I have an FMS trailer. Its a 2005 single axle rated at 1500kg gtm and have had no probs or rust.

http://www.fmstrailers.com.au/boat.htm

[bigjimg]

I am currently having FMS trailers build me my work trailer.Ivan knows his stuff and does bullet proof work.All custom work you tell him what you want and he will tell you if it can't be done.And they source the best components.Jim

[WalrusLike]

That photo....

looks to me like having a inboard/outboard is a safety feature.

It looks like the only thing that stopped the forward movement of the boat was the leg getting caught in the winch post. Otherwise the boats going right on over... :)

[WalrusLike]

Regarding trailers... is there a big advantage to a tilt trailer? Is there max size boat that its useful for? Or is it just another potential problem... better without the complication?

['ave a go]

I probably have the same trailer as wrxhoon. I'll try & load some photos.
http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp1/JohnCDouglas/Pic_1212_343.jpg
http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp1/JohnCDouglas/Pic_1212_344.jpg

[toddsaarinen]

Just letting everyone here know. If your after a really good aluminium trailer. I will have my first range ready for sale early april. They're the most rust proof, lightest and maintenance free trailer you will find anywhere in the country. Fully aluminium, with stainless steel bolts. Revolutionary new rubber suspension that doesn't incorporate a bare steel axle, the axles are also aluminium encased. No more replacing rusted springs or axles. All fitted with hydraulic Kodiak disc brakes. PM me me for more info.