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Every time I think I have figured out the best way to transport, something seems to go awry. When I got my Trailex trailer, I thought it was the end of my problems but issues always seem to happen that erode my confidence in transporting. Tie downs loosen up, ropes break even when they are fairly new. I'm going to look into higher quality equipment.
What exactly is the problem?Every time I think I have figured out the best way to transport, something seems to go awry. When I got my Trailex trailer, I thought it was the end of my problems but issues always seem to happen that erode my confidence in transporting. Tie downs loosen up, ropes break even when they are fairly new. I'm going to look into higher quality equipment.
You might want to have a professional trailer shop look at the suspension. (The suspension, I'm guessing, is too taut).Every time I think I have figured out the best way to transport, something seems to go awry. When I got my Trailex trailer, I thought it was the end of my problems but issues always seem to happen that erode my confidence in transporting. Tie downs loosen up, ropes break even when they are fairly new. I'm going to look into higher quality equipment.
I think I might need to use better tie downs. The trailer itself seems fine and I usually don't have problems doing the hour drive to Tomales Bay. But I had a rope break on me when I took it to Mt Shasta which was surprising. I retied it it broke again. Also, one of my tie downs broke which was strange. Maybe I need better quality devices which I will look into when I get home. Im currently in northern Wisconsin and am having a great time. Two of my neighbors bought Sunfishes since last summer and we had a nice little regatta yesterday.What exactly is the problem?
All I use is a strap that attaches to the holes in the rear bunks of the Trailex trailer and a piece of shock cord to tie the bow to the front handle of the trailer.
That's what's weird, they're fairly new. Nothing bad has happened as I use four contact points. I think it's just cheap stuff and I need some heavier duty tie downs.If your ropes are failing you, man, better equipment might not be the answer. Simple prayers direct to a higher power might help more. WTF, ropes breaking?! They from the 60s?
My Trailex SUT 220 is new but I bought a cheap tie down pack at Home Depot but the rope I don't get. I use the tie downs on each side through the dagger board trunk and these never fail. The front tie down is always fine.The failures are always in the back. It's not a huge problem but a bit surprising.What exactly is the problem?
All I use is a strap that attaches to the holes in the rear bunks of the Trailex trailer and a piece of shock cord to tie the bow to the front handle of the trailer.
When one considers that a trailer uses the hitch ball as a hinge, it's not surprising that the back gets whiplash. (The back reacts most strongly to every pothole).My Trailex SUT 220 is new but I bought a cheap tie down pack at Home Depot but the rope I don't get. I use the tie downs on each side through the dagger board trunk and these never fail. The front tie down is always fine.The failures are always in the back. It's not a huge problem but a bit surprising.
It crossed my mind that hauling it in the back of my truck on an air mattress might be a better choice...When one considers that a trailer uses the hitch ball as a hinge, it's not surprising that the back gets whiplash. (The back reacts most strongly to every pothole).
That trailer, as constructed, is trying to "beat-up" your Sunfish, IMHO.
This is what must be going on Cactus. It's generally on longer trips. I'm going to look into the straps Signal posted. It's cool to be in the boathouse in Wisconsin. The boat is right underneath me already in the water.No transport necessary! I had to show off...Sounds like you may be running that tiedown rope over an edge... under load the rope can part, especially if you hit a big bump in road work or whatever. Even a 90-degree edge can cut cheap rope, might be better off using webbing all around. Another thing, knots can untie themselves if they're flailing in the breeze (or the wind of passage on the highway).