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Van · 01-28-2003, 04:42 PM

I only have actual experience with EZ loader and Loadrite.

The loadrite I have now is OK, and it may be a bit undersized.
One major problem was where the two side beams meet the tongue beam, (it is sort of a "Y" shape). It was attached by a through bolt that held the two ends to the center beam.

After a couple of years I noticed the trailer bowing in that area, when the boat was off I lifted that joint and found that the bolt hole had elongated and was loose allowing the trailer to kinda "hinge" at that point.
I looked at the construction of other trailers and found some are the same and others have a nice heavy bracket that holds that joint together. My buddies EZ has that nice bracket.

To fix my issue, I had a buddy in a welding shop so I made up two plates to go on either side and he welded them on.

Plenty strong now.

But the problem may have started because of indersizing in the first place ( I can blame the dealer for that), but IMO it would eventually wear in that area from road bumps etc.... especially if you trailer alot.

The light thing is minor and probably many makes of trailers have some kind of light trouble. I also heard to unplug the lights when dunking any trailer.

So I would only suggest that you look at the construction of the beam joints (like I described) and the roller brackets etc....to make sure they didn't cut corners anywhere to save $$ and keep the price down.

I only use my trailer 1-2 times a year now that my boat is in the water all season, but I also use it for winter storage.

I hope this helps.
Good Luck

V.

01-28-2003, 04:42 PM	#8
Van zoom iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Quincy Posts: 4,145	I only have actual experience with EZ loader and Loadrite. The loadrite I have now is OK, and it may be a bit undersized. One major problem was where the two side beams meet the tongue beam, (it is sort of a "Y" shape). It was attached by a through bolt that held the two ends to the center beam. After a couple of years I noticed the trailer bowing in that area, when the boat was off I lifted that joint and found that the bolt hole had elongated and was loose allowing the trailer to kinda "hinge" at that point. I looked at the construction of other trailers and found some are the same and others have a nice heavy bracket that holds that joint together. My buddies EZ has that nice bracket. To fix my issue, I had a buddy in a welding shop so I made up two plates to go on either side and he welded them on. Plenty strong now. But the problem may have started because of indersizing in the first place ( I can blame the dealer for that), but IMO it would eventually wear in that area from road bumps etc.... especially if you trailer alot. The light thing is minor and probably many makes of trailers have some kind of light trouble. I also heard to unplug the lights when dunking any trailer. So I would only suggest that you look at the construction of the beam joints (like I described) and the roller brackets etc....to make sure they didn't cut corners anywhere to save $$ and keep the price down. I only use my trailer 1-2 times a year now that my boat is in the water all season, but I also use it for winter storage. I hope this helps. Good Luck V.
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