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Old 02-10-2016 | 10:27 PM
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I would think a torsion axle would handle the tight turn stress better than a leafed due to the rubber absorbing the pressure as the tire skids along the pavement. That said the first time I watched my friend back his boat with a triple axle trailer I couldn't believe how much force was being put on the sidewalls of the tires, not to mention bearings and any and everything else.
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Old 02-11-2016 | 05:25 AM
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While I can't quote verbatim b/c I didn't speak w/ them directly the sales and marketing director at Evo did and was told by Dexter that they'd never heard of any such thing. What I was told is that tire construction does not affect axle durability / wear, Dexter Axles that is.
All I can tell you is our experience, with that said we operate these in NJ, NY Boros, Philly and into lower CT - I think we can agree these roughest roads in the country! We run right near the rated capacity every mile the trailers move. - Example 6k axle should have +/- 3k rated tires, you watch a loaded tractor trailer run down a bumpy road the sidewalls have lots of flex - Centrifugal force makes a tire look un-flexed not a stronger sidewall, they all havesidewall bulge. A drag slick looks flat sitting at the line, at 200 mph the sidewall is stiff as a board but hit a bump it will flex. You take the flex out of the tire, something else has to absorb that now.
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Old 02-11-2016 | 11:19 AM
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Is there such a thing as an over built trailer?
I don't think others on the road would think so.
If you need to save money, go with a cheaper boat.
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Old 02-11-2016 | 12:25 PM
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I'll add a nod to Owens & Sons. I believe in the Tampa area?
I've seen a trailer built for a 32 Skater that was a very nice looking setup, strong, and seems to be a quality build.
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Old 02-12-2016 | 11:02 AM
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Rolls Axle for salt water. No springs or torsion bars to rot out. 1-888-765-5752.
I has a Rolls Axle under my last boat. I was very pleased with it.
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Old 02-12-2016 | 02:00 PM
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Mycos are pricey for sure but well worth it. We currently have 4 myco trailers and 2 cradles and wouldn't buy anything else.
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Old 02-14-2016 | 06:17 AM
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Check out Integrity trailer here in west michigan, they make really nice trailers. I've pulled some to Florida , they pull just as nice as my Myco's .
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