Geoff Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Many of the American trailers seem to have alloys. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 37 minutes ago, Geoff said: Many of the American trailers seem to have alloys. Geoff. I often see people with alloys on trailers that are from cars, load ratings are all wrong. GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 7 hours ago, suzook12 said: Ahhh gotcha Think most small trailer wheels are supplied galved these days..... I can't say I've looked at ally wheels, I usually go by payload specs, something that often gets overlooked, and all the ally wheels I've seen are aimed at cars..... But, can't say I've looked so couldbe wrong there Most people here have aluminium wheels on their 4x4 tow vehicles and often try to match the boat with at least the same stud pattern, which then means you are carrying two spares rather than one. Once we start getting into remote areas the chances puncture increase, most we can fix by ourselves but I have damaged two so badly in the past that I had nothing left if I got another!!! My trailers tend to last far better than most due to spraying them down with salt-away after each trip, this is the same solution I use to flush my engine after use. Every now and then I go around the trailer giving it a spray of lanolin, or at least I normally do but my current trailer is aluminium so not much of an issue. We can get locally made aluminium trailers or kit form from China that you simply bolt together. All have to meet strict Aus standards and all trailers in most states need to be separately registered, insured and inspected every 12 months, the same as a car. Ive moved away from roller trailers as they are more problematic than simple skids. Also getting boats on and off on skid trailers is just so quick, especially where we drive on and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 14 hours ago, JonC said: I often see people with alloys on trailers that are from cars, load ratings are all wrong. The wheel is fine, but it is often the tyre they put on them that has the incorrect load rating ............. TBF, most steel wheels supplied by trailer manufacturers are crap ........... mine are 18 months old and showing quite a lot of rust, despite being washed down after every trip. However, this winter I will get them powder coated ......... that seems to last OK ............ Geoff and JonC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 16 hours ago, JDP said: Most people here have aluminium wheels on their 4x4 tow vehicles and often try to match the boat with at least the same stud pattern, which then means you are carrying two spares rather than one. Once we start getting into remote areas the chances puncture increase, most we can fix by ourselves but I have damaged two so badly in the past that I had nothing left if I got another!!! My trailers tend to last far better than most due to spraying them down with salt-away after each trip, this is the same solution I use to flush my engine after use. Every now and then I go around the trailer giving it a spray of lanolin, or at least I normally do but my current trailer is aluminium so not much of an issue. We can get locally made aluminium trailers or kit form from China that you simply bolt together. All have to meet strict Aus standards and all trailers in most states need to be separately registered, insured and inspected every 12 months, the same as a car. Ive moved away from roller trailers as they are more problematic than simple skids. Also getting boats on and off on skid trailers is just so quick, especially where we drive on and off. Yeah, thats fine when you're talking 4x4's etc, they will have durable wheels with significant load rating, when they're from a fiesta or similar, the same can't be said.... Kit form from China.... Dunno why, but just don't fancy that idea!! I think trailer testing is a good idea, say anything over 500kg laden or unmarked, that way all homebuilds end up with serial numbers and can be seen to be suitable and of a high enough quality...... I adapted my own trailer away from carpeted bunks to roller bunks, but also with tail and keel rollers, that winds the boat up off the grass no worries JDP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, GPSguru said: The wheel is fine, but it is often the tyre they put on them that has the incorrect load rating ............. TBF, most steel wheels supplied by trailer manufacturers are crap ........... mine are 18 months old and showing quite a lot of rust, despite being washed down after every trip. However, this winter I will get them powder coated ......... that seems to last OK ............ That would depend on what trailer you are putting them on and what car they came off of...... You would be better getting them blasted and hot galv dipped to be honest. Powder coating is very easy to chip removing and fitting tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 minute ago, suzook12 said: That would depend on what trailer you are putting them on and what car they came off of...... Powder coating is very easy to chip removing and fitting tyres But for us left handed posers it does look very nice. Geoff.☺️ GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Geoff said: But for us left handed posers it does look very nice. Geoff.☺️ Yes it does, have used it on many a motorcycle wheel before now..... Can't see the chips at 150mph 70mph🤣 Andy135 and Geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, suzook12 said: That would depend on what trailer you are putting them on and what car they came off of...... You would be better getting them blasted and hot galv dipped to be honest. Powder coating is very easy to chip removing and fitting tyres You don't change the tyres very often on a trailer, they usually date expire first ! The tyres are moved and refitted by the powder coating guys who specialise in wheels and marine metalwork. They did my last boat trailer, the ifor Williams GP trailer, and the Jeep wheels. ....... all have been fine. I will get the boat trailer wheels done in left handed blue to match the boat 😇 Edited November 14, 2020 by GPSguru Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Just now, GPSguru said: I will get the boat trailer wheels done in left handed blue to match the boat 😇 Good plan. I always feel that left handed blue looks so much nicer than right handed blue, don't you think 😉 GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Andy135 said: Good plan. I always feel that left handed blue looks so much nicer than right handed blue, don't you think 😉 Lefty's rule ..... KO 🤣 Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I didn’t realise there were so many lefties in one place!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 The c☺️ream will always rise to the top. Geoff. Saintly Fish, mick and GPSguru 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Just spoke to the coaters, he'll do me a mega deal on abidextrous amethyst!! Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 hour ago, suzook12 said: Just spoke to the coaters, he'll do me a mega deal on abidextrous amethyst!! Abidextrous, is that Norfolk speak, or have you been taking lessons from Pete? Sorry Pete,you know I mean well. Geoff. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Geoff said: Abidextrous, is that Norfolk speak, or have you been taking lessons from Pete? Sorry Pete,you know I mean well. Geoff. arhhhhh, I see the "M" thief has struck again!! Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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