I just looked at manyof the past threads about Trailex's trailer for Sunfish. However, there is really nothing current besides assembly and price point. Any recent buyers care to share your thoughts? Any other low maintenance trailering options, suggestions or recommendations? The trailer would be outside it's entire life, have to endure Wisconsin winters and Milwaukee Brewer's relief pitching.
Any recent thoughts about Trailex trailer?
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I told my tale of woe 'inspired' by Neil who was the first one to post on problems with the Trailex Sunfish trailer.
http://sailingforums.com/threads/problems-with-the-trailex-sut-200-s.12968/#post-70771
Since then, I have become (much) more careful with my Trailex trailer.
1. Even though I strap my boat to the trailer, I don't strap it too tightly, so as not to put too much force on the rear support brackets.
2. I drive even more slowly over humps and on bad roads.
So far, so good, even though I haven't driven as many miles recently as before.
I realize that this info doesn't really address the issues you are facing: harsh winters. I imagine that if the snow gets over the bearings (and possibly freezes), you would need to keep a close eye on those bearings.
Right-On makes a trailer that allows a Sunfish to sit on top of a dolly which, in turn, goes on top of the trailer. If you have a dolly (that fits), that would be a less expensive proposition.
http://www.rightontrailer.com/shop/combodolly.html
There are many threads on this Forum on less expensive trailers, but they typically require some work to make them work for a Sunfish.
Unfortunately, I can't do much about Brewers relief pitching. The Red Sox have a similar problem...
Garrett12
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http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_1063_1063
This is the trailer that I bought for my sunfish. I really like it, the price isnt bad, didnt need to modify it at all, and I havent had any issues with it!
This is the trailer that I bought for my sunfish. I really like it, the price isnt bad, didnt need to modify it at all, and I havent had any issues with it!
Alan Glos
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I just got a Trailex one this summer and I drove it from Ohio to Syracuse, NY with no problems. The wheels were set too far aft but I have since readjusted them to reduce the tongue weight a little. I am in the process of building some new bunks as I do not like the four "pads" it came with. It does have a nice soft ride, especially with the 15 lbs per tire
recommended, but time will tell if it holds up.
Alan Glos
recommended, but time will tell if it holds up.
Alan Glos
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After a long trailer search (and owner of a trailex SUT-200), I purchased a Triton PWC trailer. Great trailer, all aluminum, lower purchase price than the trailex. I simply removed the center leaf spring (three leaf trailer spring) and made custom bunks. I ordered the trailer with the upgraded LED lights and spare tire/rim. Total investment was less than $1000.00. It's not a cheap purchase, but a trailer that will last for years, and years, ...........................
http://www.tritontrailers.com/products/Model.aspx?CatID=29&SubCatID=41&ModelID=350&info=features
http://www.tritontrailers.com/products/Model.aspx?CatID=29&SubCatID=41&ModelID=350&info=features
Thank you sunfishers for sharing your thoughtful trailering expertise and suggestions. So is the beauty of this forum! The only decision left is how much overtime I'm willing to work to pay for my decision.