thoughts on trailer manufacturers

MustRib · 02 June 2011, 00:13

would welcome some input on the follwing manufacturers/suppliers.
I am after a 1500 kg gvw trailer
I have previously owned an Indepension - pricey,
and a De Graaf - was too old and knackered when I got it
to make any valid judgement.
I am looking at an Extreme trailer, Becktons trailer, De Graaf or a Nicholson.
SBS is a little too expensive for my budget.
Anyone have a braked 1500kg trailer manufactured by any of the above I would
like some feedback

thanks
Andy

Nos4r2 · 02 June 2011, 00:20

It's a damn shame Rapide aren't still owned by Dixon-Bate (or however it turned out) as they were excellent.

It might be worth asking Ribcraft who they use now for trailers in package deals as they used to use Rapide.

Rogue Wave · 02 June 2011, 00:33

in this country I think that SBS are the best. Euro trailers gotta be REBA or RIBA

my Boy just bought an extreme and I ws pleasantly surprised by it cost effective and a hole heap better than an Indispension. ectons I think took over Parrimore and they were real good

MustRib · 02 June 2011, 00:41

hmm... Ribcraft still show Rapide on their website,
but thats 1800 quid plus vat for a 1300kg trailer.
thats out of my budget.
I was looking to get as close to £1 pr Kilo as poss !

BogMonster · 02 June 2011, 00:43

My SBS is not the right shape for the hull but it seems very solidly made - its the 1800kg version so the largest single axle they do.

MustRib · 02 June 2011, 00:51

SBS over 2K for a 1500kg trailer.
yikes...

Nos4r2 · 02 June 2011, 00:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by MustRib

hmm... Ribcraft still show Rapide on their website,
but thats 1800 quid plus vat for a 1300kg trailer.
thats out of my budget.
I was looking to get as close to £1 pr Kilo as poss !

Worth it though-for example my drawbar on an 1100kg trailer is bigger and meatier than most for a 1500kg trailer.
Is that Ribcraft's price?

TonyC · 02 June 2011, 01:05

Mersea Trailers are the company that supply Rapide and Snipe trailers now.

You'd be looking at:

Snipe 1500kg trailer: £2085

Rapide 1500kg trailer: £2700

Nos4r2 · 02 June 2011, 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyC

Mersea Trailers are the company that supply Rapide and Snipe trailers now.

You'd be looking at:

Snipe 1500kg trailer: £2085

Rapide 1500kg trailer: £2700

That's new on their website-cheers. It wasn't there a few weeks ago. I thought they'd just bought the name and weren't using it.It means I can get parts off the shelf now

Boats&Outboards · 02 June 2011, 08:17

I can give you feedback from customer service by Nicholson

Bought a used motor direct from John, the managing Director of the company. They also own Raider UK who build large cuddy fishing boats upto £20,000

I spoke to John himself over the phone and he gave me the assurance that the motor was in full working order ready to use. I specifically asked him to check the PTT and was told it works fine.

Paid top money for the engine, mote than a private buyer would. Arrived and the motor would not Tilt.

Called John, never got a reply. 3 emails, nothing back. Left me high and dry.

Worse thing is he went on about suppling me with new trailers for re-sale down south prior to me committing to the purchase and as soon as I paid never heard any more from it, again no reply to my emails. Can only think of it as a way of keeping me sweet for the sale.

Never understood why I got that kind of service from a very large company, willing to dump a £800 motor onto somebody to get a sale. Surly a company of that size does not need to trade in such a way.

Begs the question what happens if the trailer you buy goes wrong ?

Anyway rant over, his loss as now anybody that asks gets my feedback of the service I got. Hope it was worth it John....

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Leapy · 02 June 2011, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

It means I can get parts off the shelf now

Three phone calls and three emails to Mersea regarding Dixon-Bate trailers...no response. Phone calls not returned by "our Dixon-Bate expert", emails not answered.

Devonmark35 · 02 June 2011, 09:22

Read my thread about Mersea- quite honestly you would need your head examined if you buy anything from them - up to you but I thought the whole point of forums like this was to gauge other members experiences etc. Do what you like but for me and anybody else who have dealt with Mersea - I doubt many will do it again!

Channel Ribs · 02 June 2011, 09:49

I have not bought a pre-fab trailer from these guys, but their parts service is brilliant:

Easy Roller Trailers « Trailertek

matt h · 02 June 2011, 10:57

ive just bought a new trailor from Vandercraft which is Admiral, I have to say, its really well built and very pleased with it. 400 cheaper than equilvilant SBS or Dixon.

Admiral Trailers
Unit 28 Flightway
Dunkeswell Business Park
Dunkeswell
HONITON EX14 4RJ
t 01404 891 913
m 07971 404 617

Channel Ribs · 02 June 2011, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt h

ive just bought a new trailor from Vandercraft which is Admiral, I have to say, its really well built and very pleased with it.

These the ones?

Admiral Trailers | Power boat trailer manufacturers | East Devon

MustRib · 02 June 2011, 11:18

many of the trailer manufacturers show contact details for email
on their websites, and yet only one I have emailed has bothered to reply.

Great input everyone...please keep the replies coming.

Most of the suggestions are for trailers over the 2K mark at the size I want.

I am specifically interested in feedback from owners of Becktons
£1750 for a 1500kg gvw roller trailer, and Extreme trailers £1749 for the same.
These prices seem to be the best and include VAT.

thanks

MustRib · 02 June 2011, 11:20

they are re-selling SBS trailers I think.
SBS are a bit out of my price range.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

I have not bought a pre-fab trailer from these guys, but their parts service is brilliant:

Easy Roller Trailers « Trailertek

matt h · 02 June 2011, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

These the ones?

Admiral Trailers | Power boat trailer manufacturers | East Devon

Yes, found them very helpfull,

oracle · 02 June 2011, 11:59

I bought a new 3000kg trailer from Becktons after giving up on getting parts or information on the Rapide that I inherited.

I've had the new one for a couple of months, done almost 1000 miles and a dozen launches and am very happy with it now that the rollers are all set up.

Nos4r2 · 02 June 2011, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devonmark35

Read my thread about Mersea- quite honestly you would need your head examined if you buy anything from them - up to you but I thought the whole point of forums like this was to gauge other members experiences etc. Do what you like but for me and anybody else who have dealt with Mersea - I doubt many will do it again!

Ta-also appreciated. I've never tried dealing with them. If they are like that, it's a damn shame as Dixon-Bate's customer service was exemplary.