[Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Michael,
The specs may vary on weights, but I had a 5k capacity galvenized made this summer @ 900# trailer weight, $3500, nice rig.  The turn radius is larger, but didn't create any real problem backing into the water.  I wouldn't even consider non galvenized.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Michel Meltzer <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
>Sent: Jan 6, 2006 8:21 AM
>To: 'The Rhodes 22 mail list' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
>
>Galvanized trailers are the only used around saltwater, the painted are
>eaten alive(they ok in fresh water but they rust from the inside out in
>salt), My first trail had the standard drums, they "froze up" after two
>sessions, replaced with stainless dics. They work very well. Used dics
>on the next trailer.  BTW had the same problem with jacks, even with
>flushing they keep freezing up, finally got to the point that I would
>pack them off with a full tube of water proof grease (i.e. forced is
>thought the complete system) before the stop freezing up.
>
>Phil: double axial:
>
>Pro's:
>They track better behind the car/truck.
>The standard failure mode for a trailer is the wheels far off, (lack of
>grease in the bearings, the spindles grind off/ fuse).
>It simpler loading.
>It nice.
>
>Con's:
>They add about 1000-1200 pound, 4200 towing will become 5400+.
>This can become a real issue depending on what you use to tow. Tail
>waging the dog. 
>You are now pulling more weight up a wet ramp.
>Think full size van, full size pickup truck, suburban, excursion...
>Wider turns and harder backing up at the ramp(i.e. getting the trailer
>where up want).
>Cost; it going to add real money to the price. Two more tiers, wheels,
>brake, barring, fenders, an other axial etc, bigger coupler/brake
>controller......
>Maintenance: Trailers are a PITA, just doubled the work and the cost of
>renewing.
>The standard 2 wheels system have been used for 40 years
>
>
>
>BTW get stainless breaks..................
>
>-mjm
>
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-
>> bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bill Effros
>> Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 12:06 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
>> 
>> Will,
>> 
>> What kind of brakes do you have on the trailer?
>> 
>> Galvanized trailers?
>> 
>> What is the longest your trailer ever remains stationary?
>> 
>> Ever see brake corrosion problems?
>> 
>> Bill Effros
>> 
>> PS -- Can't help but notice the spelling.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> William P. Barry, III wrote:
>> 
>> >Double, with brakes on both. Have used both the single and double and
>for
>> >interstate travel the two don't compare. Have traveled 3000+ miles in
>a
>> >given season and a very notable difference. Also even though the
>trailer
>> is
>> >a double axle full precautions to verify proper tongue weight must
>still
>> be
>> >followed or the performance will decrease exponentially if not
>enough.
>> Hope
>> >this helps.
>> >
>> >----- Original Message -----
>> >From: <pawyrick at peoplepc.com>
>> >To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> >Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 11:38 PM
>> >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer
>> >
>> >
>> >I will be the proud owner, sometime in the not too distant future, of
>a
>> >recycled 1998. I will be using a trailer anytime I use the boat. I
>will
>> also
>> >take the boat across country sometime within the next three years.
>The
>> boat
>> >will stay on the trailer when not being sailed. The boat will be
>launched
>> >primarily in salt water. Do you have any opinions about a single or
>> double
>> >axle for my circumstances? Thanks for any thoughts.
>> >Phil
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