Need a new bunk trailer

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Originally Posted by awthacker

I agree $2500 is alot, but if you go anywhere near saltwater, aluminum is a must. You may find a used aluminum in the $1200-1500 range if you're lucky. I probably put well over $1000 into my previous galvanized trailer over the last five years. 3 sets of leaf springs, axle, bearings, hubs, bearings again, winch, tongue hitch, lights, new lights on PVC posts. The salt is relentless. Get aluminum.

What sucks is that my project V also came with a beat up galvanized trailer, so I've got to make the same decision as you. I'll save up for an aluminum.

every thing you fixed is the same on Aluminum trailers galv is a much better trailer as the aluminum tend to flex alot going do the road and they are prone to cracking at major supports plus most aluminum trailers still have a steel togue. i own several of both and the steel are twice as strong.