Will this trailer work?

[fishingwithblue]

Do you guys think this would haul my V20? Looks like a good deal. Do I have to have a dual axle? Tsubaki, dont you use a single axle.

HELP my trailer is seconds away from death and I gotta make a move.:head:
http://savannah.craigslist.org/boa/1317918985.html

[Bygracealone]

Don't buy that one; you need one that can hold more weight. Trailer doesn't necessarily need to be dual axle, but it will need to handle close to 5000 pounds.

[RWilson2526]

Don't buy that one; you need one that can hold more weight. Trailer doesn't necessarily need to be dual axle, but it will need to handle close to 5000 pounds.


I don't know if you are right about that BGA....I dont think you will find any single axle trailer rated for 5000 lbs as you would be over the tire limits I think....I have a single axle and its rated for 3600 lbs.... its the highest capacity load rite makes in a single axle. That being said though I believe there are way way more V-20's on tandem axle trailers because most people/dealers didnt feel comfortable loading a single axle trailer to its highest rated capacity.... I always hold my breath when I hit a bump and look in the rear view mirror and see those tires getting POUNDED...

[Bygracealone]

Wilson, my bad on the single axle capacity; you may be right about that.

That being the case, I would think it's risky then to tow a V with a single axle trailer. In an older post, MJ mentioned that his V20 weighed in at close to 5000 pounds after adding in all the extras like fuel, coolers, etc.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/community/showthread.php?t=2717&highlight=hull+weight

[reelapeelin]

Don't buy that one; you need one that can hold more weight. Trailer doesn't necessarily need to be dual axle, but it will need to handle close to 5000 pounds.


BGA is RIGHT...only thing I would add is if you do some serious towing, maybe bump that weight up to 6,000 lbs...my whole rig is 4700 lbs and this is a place a little overkill can literally be a lifesaver...

[fishingwithblue]

Thanks guys, I need a trailer for around a grand and thought this might fly. I'd rather feel confident pulling it up and down 95.

[Skools Out]

I don't know if you are right about that BGA....I dont think you will find any single axle trailer rated for 5000 lbs as you would be over the tire limits I think....I have a single axle and its rated for 3600 lbs.... its the highest capacity load rite makes in a single axle. That being said though I believe there are way way more V-20's on tandem axle trailers because most people/dealers didnt feel comfortable loading a single axle trailer to its highest rated capacity.... I always hold my breath when I hit a bump and look in the rear view mirror and see those tires getting POUNDED...


BGA was right, I just sold a single axle trailer that had a 6 lug 5000 lb axle under it with 6000 lb disc brakes for a 22 ft boat.

[Skools Out]

before you say no way here it is

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/community/showthread.php?t=11907

[RWilson2526]

I need to do more research to be 100% sure but when I was researching tires i did not see a tire that could take 2500 lbs.

[tsubaki]

blue, either way, I wouldn't tow a V for an extended trip unless it was on a dual axle trailer.
I'm using mine for trips to the boat ramp that are as little as 396 FEET or as long as 5 miles.

[Blue_Runner]

A single will work but dual is preffered. Just make sure it'll hold the weight if you go single. Overkill is a good thing when talking trailers.

[tsubaki]

Lets see...
Boat 1920lbs
Motor 500lbs
Fuel 375lbs
Your big *** (just kidding)
Already we up to 2795lbs, nothing loaded in the boat (batteries, coolers, fishing stuff, don't forget the beer) and not taking into consideration the weight of the trailer.

[fishingwithblue]

I'll be looking for a dual axle,,,,,mine works fine slow and easy but the leaf springs are breaking and everything makes a whole lotta noise. For now I can make it to the neighborhood ramp so that's good.

If I try and kill it it will probably last for ever,,,,as soon as I pull it on the highway she will crack.

Im sure it will cost more to fix it than it's worth.

[tsubaki]

We'll keep an eye out!
I've been looking at trailers half heartedly but I'll probably just end up putting dual under the one I have.

[tsubaki]

20' ALUM. TANDEM BOAT, trailer, 10yrs. $500 call 912-398-5014

ALUM. BOAT TRAILER, dual axles, carries up to a 21' boat, lights & brakes work $900. call 843-271-4125

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[tsubaki]

Where are you at??
I can't spend your money fast enough!!

[randlemanboater]

I looked for a good used dual axle trailer for a long time, the ones I found for a good price were POS's and the good ones were priced like new ones, so I just bit the bullet and got a last years model new one.

I would definatley recommend 4 wheels, cause when you have a blow out on 95 with a single axle, its not going to be pretty.

[reelapeelin]

I always hold my breath when I hit a bump and look in the rear view mirror and see those tires getting POUNDED...


I know...I don't even LOOK anymore...there's one place on I-85 N comin' back from Lake Hartwell when comin' into Greenville...a road-to-bridge transition that's more like a LAUNCH!!...and then, on the other side of the bridge, IT'S THE SAME DAMN THING!!... :cen::cen::cen: ...and if that's not bad enough, the approach is on an angle, so not only does everything gets BOUNCED, but it all gets KICKED SIDEWAYS as well...:cen::cen::cen::cen::cen:...F---KIN' DOT!!...ain't figured out yet about COMPACTION!!...

[fishingwithblue]

I looked for a good used dual axle trailer for a long time, the ones I found for a good price were POS's and the good ones were priced like new ones, so I just bit the bullet and got a last years model new one.

I would definatley recommend 4 wheels, cause when you have a blow out on 95 with a single axle, its not going to be pretty.

That could get nasty!!!! Where did you finally get one? How much? 3 grand or better?

[Skools Out]

I need to do more research to be 100% sure but when I was researching tires i did not see a tire that could take 2500 lbs.


it's all good lol those tires used on mobile homes are rated at 3450 lbs each that's crazy huh, you just have to buy 6 and 8 ply trailer tires. that trailer i had was 15" wheels with 8 ply tires rated at 2970 lbs each.