New to boat trailers … need some help
Apologies in advance for all the questions … hope this the correct forum … been reading everything about boat trailers & need some expert advice. Got a new Pontoon last week - weighs in (CAT Scale)...
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THX! all - so far, it looks like I'll:
- keep 14" size & upgrade to mag wheels & then tires to "d" rated;
- leave brakes at 7" & add to second axle;
- spend the $$$'s change out drum for disc;
- leaf (sic) the springs alone; and
- have the trailer folks look at the trailer rigging for level, tongue length (no extension of WD currently on this); and tongue weight.
The "bouncing around" is the trailer on rough roads, not the boat - that's strapped down ok.
I'm still contemplating surge, electric, or EOH - I don't like surge for the constant: "bump" to disengage; over heating worries when downhill on long (2-3 mile) 6-8% grades; and loss of TV safety brake control & ABS stuff. "Marine grade" brake components are available, so submersion isn't an issue … so far.
Thx again everyone, you're input is enormously helpful.
- keep 14" size & upgrade to mag wheels & then tires to "d" rated;
- leave brakes at 7" & add to second axle;
- spend the $$$'s change out drum for disc;
- leaf (sic) the springs alone; and
- have the trailer folks look at the trailer rigging for level, tongue length (no extension of WD currently on this); and tongue weight.
The "bouncing around" is the trailer on rough roads, not the boat - that's strapped down ok.
I'm still contemplating surge, electric, or EOH - I don't like surge for the constant: "bump" to disengage; over heating worries when downhill on long (2-3 mile) 6-8% grades; and loss of TV safety brake control & ABS stuff. "Marine grade" brake components are available, so submersion isn't an issue … so far.
Thx again everyone, you're input is enormously helpful.
