Tidy work. Cheers for sharing and giving us food for thought.
We have been fully loading the Volaire before moving it on transom wheels over some considerable distance on poor surfaces a few times lately. Lifting and pulling with just one handle either side.
I’m really struggling to manage that as time goes on, and I seem to be getting weaker each time we are out
But my son is bulking out nicely and takes it in his stride. (Should have had 2 sons, although be cheaper paying for a mooring)
So we might have to watch for the handles too, as I did notice the last time hauling and lifting put a hell of strain on them!
We never really trusted the outboard trolley we got with the boat for the Suzuki 20 so we put the OB on the transom, with full tilt in case the wheels give way!
But will have to try get the trolley out from the back of the shed and see if a mod is needed.
You do get many slightly different types and chemical make ups of Silicon sprays Steve, most of which are specifically for use on rubber seals etc.
I’ve never came across any that would cause damage to the sib, but that said, you might just have to be extra careful which one you choose.
I do know some products sold as lubricants/degreasers such as wd40 types can cause issues though on certain finishes.
Hdpe was so bloody difficult to work with skidding around when I tried, I would have thought just water would have worked!
I guess dunking the trailer would help along with a pulling brace, but then you’ve got to figure in the extra time, cost, and maintenance on the the hubs etc due to the salt water. Also breaking down and putting into the van might be a consideration.
I suppose if not for pulling the caravan, and winter storage wasn’t an issue, you would almost be as well going down the light weight rib road