BBSebens, 11:41 PMSuspension is the biggest problem in the small wooden boat trailer world.Ĭan anyone tell me where the serial # is on a Holsclaw trailer. I trailer a lot of miles annually, which is another reason why I spec'd commercial axles, bearings and wheels. Their suspension is rated for around 1000lbs (the Feds made them drop the rating from 1350lbs after multiple failures and accidents), and is WAY too stiff for a lightweight wooden boat. Remember, once you get the trailer license and title you can modify or upgrade it virtually anyway you want with no hassle from the authorities. My Aeroflow trailer has torsion suspension, and is scary to tow empty as it will do repeated 3' vertical hops on bad freeway sections. It wouldn't be remotely strong enough to handle the weight and forces of trailering unless it was massively thick! I understand that commercial trailers exist with all or most of these elements, but prices are usually well over $1200 for the Trailex aluminum models with spare tire, winch stand and winch. I've never read the Glen-L book on building wood-frame trailers, and am not too sure how the DMV would like that, but am willing to consider all or partial wood frame elements.
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