Will this trailer work?
 

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

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...

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/communit...ht=hull+weight

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...

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.

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.

before you say no way here it is

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11907

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!!...

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

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.