Raggedy Trailers?

[brian_g]

There is a trail rite for sale on craigslist for $4250. Says it was made for a blackman if anyone is interested?

I don't know if that's a steal, but I thought I would pass the info along.

[Honeygirl]

I have had both and my pacific is a way better trailer then my trail-rite ever was. They were both bought new and the customer service at pacific blows trail rite away. They both towed well and serviced there function well. Also my new trailer is triple axle and my other was a double. The difference is unremarkable on how mush better it tows. I would have no problem towing the boat to Washington or further. Just my 2 cents. Joe

[Freespool]

I have had both and my pacific is a way better trailer then my trail-rite ever was. They were both bought new and the customer service at pacific blows trail rite away. They both towed well and serviced there function well. Also my new trailer is triple axle and my other was a double. The difference is unremarkable on how mush better it tows. I would have no problem towing the boat to Washington or further. Just my 2 cents. Joe

Thanks Joe, glad to hear that. That is the trailer I went with 3 axle 15000# gvwr and electric over hydraulic disk brakes.

Pat

[DOGHOUSE26]

If I was buying a new trailer for distance I'd get the 3 axle too; I had a blowout on my Aros with no spare and I had to creep along @ 10-15MPH on the shoulder and even that was iffy. I think Charlie has the 12,000# Trail Rite with spare tire, axle, and maybe a spring too; called the baja special. I think both brands are built about the same; it's the GVW rating that sets them apart. A10,000 GVW Trailer puts you right on the edge of the limit.

[Professor]

I have had both and my pacific is a way better trailer then my trail-rite ever was. They were both bought new and the customer service at pacific blows trail rite away. They both towed well and serviced there function well. Also my new trailer is triple axle and my other was a double. The difference is unremarkable on how mush better it tows. I would have no problem towing the boat to Washington or further. Just my 2 cents. Joe

Joe,

You don’t need to be going to Washington for any salmon or giant halibut. I’m going to have enough trouble catching up to you as it is. You’re dead nuts on though about 3 axles and Pacific. Double axle is under the load limit for a 26” Blackman that is other than a boat with no gear or fuel and water. I’m headed up to your fishing grounds for the full moon. Save me a spot or two.

Yale

[Honeygirl]

Pat good to hear, I don’t know about the electric brakes salt water and any thing electric never go good together, plus when you on a rode trip it easy to take spare parts for the disk brakes and you can get the parts for almost any where. But hey it's your trailer.

Yale I will have some motivation posted for you in a little while. It's been a good year so far.

[Freespool]

Well it is finally here. Four weeks late on a week and a half delivery schedule. I just picked it up today and haven’t got the boat on it yet hope to do the switch in two to three weeks work permitting. It looks great and tows great, the electric over hydraulic disk brakes are really nice. The only issue is one of the maintenance free greaseless hubs is in need of maintenance. It has a sizeable leek but they are guaranteed for 10 years

[DOGHOUSE26]

Congratulations on the new trailer! Sounds like you went first class all the way and not having to worry about your trailer getting your boat to and from your fishing destination is a big plus; if my boat wasn't slipped I don't know if I would have it and I'm sure I would use it 75% less than I do now dragging it on my original Aros trailer. I was seriously considering buying the Trail Rite on Craigs list but if I put the same money back into my Aros I think I'd be dollars ahead; it's a stonger trailer with 8 lugs instead of 6; and the main frame channels are larger. But Joe and you are right, 12-15,000 GVW is the way to go.

[Freespool]

Thanks, with the drive I have to get to the water a 15000# gvw is a must. I always see the CHP pulling the people with the big Weekend Warrior type trailers over on my way home. Those over weight tickets are not cheep and neither is bailing a boat out of an impound yard plus the tow bill. The only drawback is I wanted to get rid of my class A license and now I cant.

[DOGHOUSE26]

I'm afraid to weigh my fully loaded boat & Trailer; I don't have a Class A license and they're checking that more and more; mostly with Bobcats/dump trailers and the fines ain't cheap!