single axel trailer

I've got a 6-lug single axel trailer for my 79 v20 inboard.With fuel and gear 3500lb conservative weight right? I will be driving this combo at least 100 miles a weekend is this trailer enough? I have seen way to many horror shows on the side of 495s and rt3s on the weekends and I don't want to be one of them. Also what type of tires are best, the trailer is ezloader and the stern hangs over a few inches. How do I post pics here anyway?????????????THANKS

Bluedog,

What is the GVWR on your trailer?
There should be a sticker on your trailer with this info.
Also, don't know what your state is, but it probably is on your regi.

Weight of fully loaded boat will be at least 4000, not counting the trailer.

I trailer 70 - 75 miles round trip every time I use my boat. If you are also a trailer boater, you should be looking into a beefier tandem axle. Your state may also REQUIRE you to have brakes at these weights.

[chumbucket]

I agree with Seakindly. You should be using a trailer rated for at least 4600 lbs GVWR for safe trailering. Massachusetts does require brakes on at least one axle for trailers over 3000 lbs I believe although they are not that strict on the requirement. When it comes time to replace my trailer, I would like to upgrade to a tandem axle too. Probably best to spring for the stainless disc brakes if you're considering brakes. I had galvanized drum brakes on my 6000 lb trailer for the Grady and they F'd up a couple of times even though I flushed them every trip and the trailer was brand new. I ended up disableing them after the second time.

BLUEDOG, my trailer is 5400 GVWR. The trailer itself weighs 1200. That leaves a capacity for 4200 for the boat. I figure my rig is about 3600. That is just a guess, but I have a margin of error of 600 and I am cool with that.

You also asked about tires. The very best tire is one that has a spare already in place if it goes flat or blows out -- that is one on a tandem trailer. As for specs - get the biggest diameter, widest and highest load rating you can.

[macojoe]

Well i have a old 1980 calkins trailer that was a 3100# trailer when i got it. I had to replace the axle and springs and made the 3500# I use my trailer alot and it has always been ok but i always worry!!

I am looking to buy a new trailer now and just went to a guy who sell ezloaders and he use to sell the V20 years ago.

He says a 3100# is for light use to and from morring or not to far from the house.

He has advised me to go with the:
Model-- TEZL96 hull leanth- 17 to 22-- 4000#--24 roller -- spring axle style --tire size ST175\80R 13C -- 79" between fenders-- 96" total width -- total leanth 23'-- trailer weight id 901#
about $2500

So all I need now is a buyer for my 1992 Johnson 115 and I will buy a trailer

MJ, THAT IS WAY TOOMUCH MONEY FOR THAT TRAILER!!! >:(

[macojoe]

I am just starting to look. I thought it was!! But was just trying to give him a sugestion on what to get.

I have to look around? Cape Cod is not the place to get a trailer!!

CB, BS you no any where I can call for a price on a trailer??

MJ, THAT IS ALSO NOT ENUFF TRAILER FOR A V20.
THAT GUY SUX BIG TIME. >:(

[macojoe]

Yea and i use alot!! I fish commercial so i use everyday! I saw on some of the florida sites Aluminum trailers for less then that.
But I have heard good and bad about them??

I am so confused ???

[chumbucket]

http://www.trlrs.com/types.html
I got a decent quote from these guys a couple years ago.