Got a new Wrangler 4 door, and we’re looking for a trailer to load the boats on-We had a modified utility trailer previously, and weren’t impressed with it’s performance on the highway, with no suspension, it bounced a lot. Have some friends with a great Yakima Rack N Roll 78 trailer, that we followed at highway speed, and that thing rode and tracked awesome! But at $2000 it was pretty pricy-before I drop that kind of coin, thought I’d see what else is out there.
Looking for a trailer that can carry 3-4 boats, is highway speed rated, and has a suspension that will keep it on the road, and not spend half the trip in the air. What are you all using? Thanks!
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I started with a 350$ frame from Tractor supply and built a micro camper/canoe hauler. The suspension (ride) was greatly improved when I took it to the local welding shop and had the tong lengthened to accommodate for the boat hauling.
I will see if I can dig up photos and post them here.
Tom
Using a Trailex SUT-350-M2 now
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Search trailer-related archives from this year and you should find a long, detailed post I made about our first kayak trailer (a modified Triton XT snowmobile trailer that we used for 10+ yrs) and our new one, the Trailex.
The SUT-350-M2 cost a little under $1600, including shipping (which was about $230 alone). Price included spare tire and carrier, plus Bearing Buddies. Payload is 350 lbs. It ships direct from the factory, unless you live someplace where a shop has one on the floor. You assemble the trailer, an easy job. It ends up being 18'3" long, if I remember correctly.
The M2 rides quietly and smoothly with one or two sea kayaks on it. It's rated to take up to 4 sea kayaks, but I don't know how it behaves then.
Seventeen-footers on it leave good jackknifing clearance while overhanging the taillights only a short distance. If you have short kayaks, the shorter SUT-250-M2 might be a good choice (payload of 250 lbs, or comparable to the Yakima trailer).
Below is ONE of the trailer threads you'll find if you search on "SUT-350-M2" within Paddling.net
http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=1394845
Mo
http://motrailers.com/canoe.php
Had it for over ten years now…It tows wonderfully.
A friend has had the Long Ranger for nigh on twenty years.
It also does not jump off potholed logging roads. It makes a three thousand mile trip about once a year.
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Seems like I see a ton of used trailers on Craigslist. Especially in areas where people boat a lot. I have a osage. It works fine, but I just tow local. Good luck.
Ryan L.
I like the looks of those.
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Attempting to ad a photo
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m557/mosportsmen/P1010005.jpg
Not the best photo but the best I can find for now.
