Choosing a new trailer

ztagator · #1 01-31-2004, 09:35 PM

Went out looking at new aluminum trailers for my 20'. I'm impressed by the Rolls (Rollsaxle.com). I found a dealer in West Palm Beach, but who else carries them. I was given a price of $2300 for their 2160 Tandem. Any advice??

Mark · #2 01-31-2004, 09:50 PM

what all does that quote include? (stainless disc brakes?, what size wheels?, aluminum or galvanized rims?, etc)?

ztagator · #3 01-31-2004, 10:08 PM

Their trailers seem to have a lot of upgrades to begin with...all stainless hardware and a unique cushion spring as opposed to torsion or leaf. This one had did not have brakes, The rims are galvanized, 14" tires. (The aluminum rims would be a $75 per tire upgrade.) It seems really heavy duty. Still not sure if $2300 is retail or dealer cost

Mark · #4 01-31-2004, 10:15 PM

I got a quote on a Loadmaster (19-21' rated to 6,000#s) with every bell and whistle available - Kodiak SS disc brakes, mag wheels + mag spare, etc etc and it came to about $1K more than your quote.

ztagator · #5 01-31-2004, 10:28 PM

Thanks Mark...this has a 5200# rating...

madmax · #6 02-01-2004, 10:20 AM

i have had a rolls trailer for 9 years and i trailer alot-no problems. as far as i'm concerneed it is the best trailer. i added disc brakes last year on one axel, they are stainless. i had to replacce one disc pad - no corresion or lock up . i would consider putting a powerwinch on it. and teflon slides for the bunkers. they now have stainless hubs and aluminum rims. i think maybe the hubs may be a good idea, i don't think i would pay the extra for the rims. i trailer 2 times a year to the keys and at least 2-3 month over to tarpon spgs.
mad max

Dave Hirshberg · #7 02-02-2004, 12:10 PM

I've had singles and tandems, and I prefer singles if I can get away with it. They are easier to manuver off the hitch and less parts to break. I've never had a set of brakes work for more than a year so no brakes for me. I'd spend that money on a torsion drop axel and larger tires. Quick load, loadmaster,Continental, you should be no more than $1500 to $1600. Just my .02

Mi Time II · #8 02-02-2004, 03:24 PM

ztagator, check the pic out on this forum. web page I have an 18' with a tadem Rolls, and wouldnt trade it for the world.

JohnS · #9 02-02-2004, 06:35 PM

Personally, I like the Loadmaster. Nice stuff and never been a problem. Also, personally, two axles are better than one any day in my book. I have had the pleasure of a blow out with a single axle and it was less than a pleasure. Oh, and that occured with less than 100 miles on the new tires that were on the trailer that was less than three months old. I have also had the pleasure of having a spring go on a single axle trailer, again, less than pleasurable when you are running down the expressway! So, those are my reasons for my very bias opinion on one axle versus two.

I have a Loadmaster under the new ride and I love it. Loads easily, unloads easilt, cleans easily, rides as if it was on air. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

Now, I have seen Capt Brad's new baby and it was pretty nice too, though I admit I did not look at it really close. Next time we get together, I will make a point of a closer inspection.

TarponTom · #10 02-02-2004, 08:51 PM

I paid extra for aluminum wheels once that looked great for a few months. When they started to errode it was fast! Maybe dissimilar metals in salt water, I dont know but it's galvanized now for me.