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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2014 17:33:34 GMT -6
hey southern cross, finally got some nice weather in tenn and Georgia. this post relates to a question about my trailer and yours. I see that you are towing a sv2100 on a single axle trailer are you maxed out capacity wise. I have a 1900cc 2006 model 115 4stroke merc 80 lb motorguide. I trailer long distance 5-600 miles a couple times a year and was toying with the idea of switching to a tandem axle trailer, I currently have a magic tilt single axle model als1928. I have not had any problems so far but thinking tandem for peace of mind. have you done something to yours to up the capacity. I am very religious with my maintenance and upgraded to kumho 857 radials a year ago, 205 14 size d- rated 8 ply. please give me your thoughts. you trailer long distance a couple times a year too I believe. p.s. my tow vehicle is a 2002 f-250 super duty crew cab long bed with 7.3 litre diesel 3.73 limited slip rear auto tran w/od
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Post by Juan on Mar 10, 2014 17:03:49 GMT -6
Biggest advantage I've found for a tandem is you can blow a tire on each side and keep on trucking.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2014 18:10:07 GMT -6
thanks for the replies southern cross and juan. gonna give it some more thought. heading to destin last 2 weeks of april, talked to people at sunrise marine on the phone, they are in ft Walton and they are a magic tilt trailer dealer. they take trades and would have no problem getting rid of my single axle if I decided to buy a tandem from them. as I said before I am religious with maintenance, bearings, springs, tires, etc. tandem axle aluminum trailers are pretty scarce in east tennnessee. talked to several boat dealers in my area and to get trailers through them with no trades and freight costs passed on to me I can get one cheaper and with full setup and trade in value when I head south. if anyone has any scuttlebutt on aluminum trailers nearby me please let me know. thanks
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Post by seagristle on Mar 12, 2014 11:42:46 GMT -6
On my 12 year of my '02 Sv2100/Wesco single axle aluminum trailer. So far so good (knockwoodknockwoodknockwood). Always drain my tank before long trips. Security of having a second set of wheels has always interested me, but the doubling my maintenance costs keeps me from pulling the trigger
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Post by Juan on Mar 12, 2014 14:46:32 GMT -6
Security of having a second set of wheels has always interested me, but the doubling my maintenance costs keeps me from pulling the trigger Having had both single and tandem trailers, I don't really understand the "doubling maintenance costs". True, you have to lube 4 wheels instead of two (grease is cheap) and replace 4 tires instead of 2 when they wear out, but since the gross weight is distributed better on tandems, 4 tires on the ground don't wear out nearly as fast as two and I'd guess they may last at least 2 times longer on a tandem than they do on a single axle trailer, so in most cases, the maintenance costs are probably lower for tandem axle trailers. Personally, I've had to change too many flat tires or blown wheel bearings on single axle trailers or had to either sit on the side of the road and wait for assistance or leave the boat and trailer sitting there while I went for new tires, bearings, etc. I've had a couple of blow outs on the tandem trailers, but never two on the same side at the same time, so I've always been able to trailer the rest of the way home (longest so far.. 300+ miles) before fixing the problem. If you're towing close to your trailer's rated weight, I'd HIGHLY suggest looking into a tandem... if not, don't worry about it, but be prepared to spend a little time on the side of the road should you have a problem. Just my 2 cents.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 4:28:13 GMT -6
southern cross, the place in florida gave me a price of 3800.00. that price is for a magic tilt tandem with front bunk boards, 205 75 r14 tires, brakes on both axles. the trailer quoted has a gvwr of 4400 lbs. without seeing my trailer, an 06 magictilt single axle w/ front bunks, no brakes at all and fairly new kumho 857 load range d (8ply) radial tires the guy I spoke to figured maybe 800 for my trade and said he thought I would spend about 3000. this according to him includes the traier, moving my boat onto it and getting it set-up. might even be a little cheaper if he can do one with brakes on just one axle since I would title trailer in tenn. he told me that fla law requires trailers over 3000lbs gvwr are required to have brakes on all axles. same applies to Alabama as far as I know, don't know about Ga. here in tenn technically any trailer over 3000gvwr requires brakes also. that means that mine needs them. I talked to a state trooper about it and at 3100ish lbs or so I am not legal but he doubted I would be weighed, more like discretion of officer if I did get pulled over. tenn law does not require a trailer to have a tag either, if you are staying in state, but if you cross state lines you need one. I have had diferent opinions from different people, some say tandem, some say overkill. talked with a guy from tidewater boats, almost identical to seapros and he said the 1900 sea pro or tidewater baymax is fine on a single axle
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Post by freezerfiller on Mar 13, 2014 11:01:30 GMT -6
I would definitely check out Wesco in Columbia, Their prices seem to be reasonable, and it's a quality trailer. wescotrailers.net/
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