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07 September 2008, 14:19
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The best big trailer maker...
I am after a fairly hefty, possibly four axle, trailer for a 5 ton 1m cabin RIB.
My first thought was RM or possibly Hayling, but I am open to recomendations if you have any.
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07 September 2008, 14:37
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Country: UK - England
Town: Warwickshire
Boat name: True Blue
Make: Humber ocean pro 6.3
Length: 6m +
Engine: Mercury 150 opti
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Quote:
Originally Posted by malthouse
I am after a fairly hefty, possibly four axle, trailer for a 5 ton 1m cabin RIB.
My first thought was RM or possibly Hayling, but I am open to recomendations if you have any.
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I have say, I have not seen one that big before. 4 axles will scrub like a b*tch and eat tyres for breakfast. What will you tow it with?
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07 September 2008, 14:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian Sharlot
4 axles will scrub like a b*tch and eat tyres for breakfast. What will you tow it with?
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All true
The trailer will be towed by a tractor and only between crane and shed, so it does not need to be very dainty.
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07 September 2008, 15:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by malthouse
All true
The trailer will be towed by a tractor and only between crane and shed, so it does not need to be very dainty.
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How about three with the front one steering if it's not for road use
Send me a fag packet drawing of what size you need
Jim
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07 September 2008, 15:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bedajim
Send me a fag packet drawing
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Will a photo of a very similar one do?
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07 September 2008, 16:21
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: West Wales
Make: Vipermax 5.8, SR4.7
Length: 5m +
Engine: 150 Opti, F50EFi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by malthouse
I am after a ...trailer for a ...1m cabin RIB.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian Sharlot
.... I have not seen one that big before.
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07 September 2008, 16:23
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Originally Posted by Downhilldai
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Ooopsie, 11m would read better!
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07 September 2008, 16:26
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Why not stick a set of bunks on an old wagon and drag drawbar trailer? It'd probably be cheaper.
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07 September 2008, 20:36
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CLH trailers make some very good ones at very reasonable prices - triple axle for what most people charge for a twin.
The trailers are very heavy duty - easily carry a 12m Quinquari Humber with 2x inboard diesels and a massive trawler style cabin.
http://www.clh-trailers.co.uk/sm/index.php?link=6
I think the triple axle will carry 5 tons ok.
Guess what I am about to order................
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07 September 2008, 22:23
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: West Wales
Make: Vipermax 5.8, SR4.7
Length: 5m +
Engine: 150 Opti, F50EFi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by codprawn
CLH trailers make some very good ones at very reasonable prices ................
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07 September 2008, 22:40
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Country: UK - England
Town: Reading, Hants
Boat name: Juicy
Make: Sealine F43
Length: 10m +
Engine: 2 x 370hp
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Originally Posted by Downhilldai
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very industrial looking for the fiscally prudent..
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07 September 2008, 22:45
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They look industrial 'cos they're made of heavy duty materials, unlike some budget brands. They're keenly priced 'cos the company owner is a decent guy who wants to retain customers.
Oh, they also use taper roller bearings, which are easily maintained and can be changed at the roadside.
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07 September 2008, 22:54
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Make: Sealine F43
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Originally Posted by Downhilldai
They look industrial 'cos they're made of heavy duty materials, unlike some budget brands. They're keenly priced 'cos the company owner is a decent guy who wants to retain customers.
Oh, they also use taper roller bearings, which are easily maintained and can be changed at the roadside.
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cool, have you weighed in yet?
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07 September 2008, 22:56
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cool, have you weighed in yet?
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It will be a long time before it's ready for the scrapyard.
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08 September 2008, 01:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Downhilldai
They look industrial 'cos they're made of heavy duty materials, unlike some budget brands. They're keenly priced 'cos the company owner is a decent guy who wants to retain customers.
Oh, they also use taper roller bearings, which are easily maintained and can be changed at the roadside.
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Quite right - it's mainly the brakes that cause trouble now - apparently all the brake shoes you buy these days are bonded instead of rivetted so water causes them to swell.
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08 September 2008, 08:20
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Malthouse, there is something similar to what you want near the Folly in Cowes. It's used on a slipway to drag boats out for maintenance - pulled up the slip by a winch. It's made by RM, has three axles (I think) which are spread along the length of it.
Hayling trailers will build anything you want. They did a double stacking dinghy trailer for the university sailing club last year that had to fit out existing trolleys. Was so problem at all.
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08 September 2008, 12:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by codprawn
- apparently all the brake shoes you buy these days are bonded instead of rivetted so water causes them to swell.
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How's that then?
Surely, if the lining material were likely to swell, this would happen irrespective of the fixing method to the metal shoe?
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08 September 2008, 12:55
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Originally Posted by Downhilldai
How's that then?
Surely, if the lining material were likely to swell, this would happen irrespective of the fixing method to the metal shoe?
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I would have thought so but that's what the trailer people told me - apparently it didn't happen with the old ones.
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08 September 2008, 12:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim M
Hayling trailers will build anything you want. They did a double stacking dinghy trailer for the university sailing club last year that had to fit out existing trolleys. Was so problem at all.
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Hi Tim,
We have called Hayling, as like you I thought they would tackle anything but they said no to the weight specs.
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08 September 2008, 21:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by malthouse
Hi Tim,
We have called Hayling, as like you I thought they would tackle anything but they said no to the weight specs.
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Call CLH then!!!
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