Magictilt VS Loadmaster

Hammer · #1 04-29-2003, 05:59 PM

New Question!

Both trailers look REAL nice! But do we like torsion axles or leaf springs??

FELLOW-SHIP · #2 04-29-2003, 06:48 PM

TORSION AXEL IS THE WAY TO GO. LAST LONGER AND NOTHING TO RUST OUT. IF YOU GO WITH BREAKS GO WITH DISK BRAKES LOADMASTER SELLS A STANLESS STEEL DISK BRAKE SYSTEM.
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Trayder · #3 04-29-2003, 09:16 PM

For my other boat I went with Loadmaster10,500# cap with torsion axles, Turbo Lube oil bath Hubs, Stainless fasteners, Quick change hub/spindles and Kodiak Stainless Disk Brakes.

I am thrilled with this combination. Due to the fact this particular trailer has (3) axles I am even more thrilled at how trouble free it has been. With my previous trailer I was stranded 5+ times a year with some sort of major failure that cost me time $$ and many busted knuckles.

I highly recommend the Torsion axles and the Stainless Steel fasteners package. As for the Turo lube hubs, no issues yet and 50,000 miles between service is fantastic.

Ed · #4 04-30-2003, 12:31 AM

Hey Gents-

On Friday,I am ordering a 6,000lb Magic-Tilt aluminum roller with 50 yellow poly rollers. After talking with the trailer dealer, I am going with stainless fastners, leaf springs and disc brakes. According to him, boats (like mine) that sit on their trailer year round put a lot of stress on torsion axles and as a result, they tend to cave in toward the fender over time. He felt that the leaf springs would stand up better over time.

I am sure there are two sides to this argument, but I believe this guy because he repairs a ton of trailers and is a dealer for 3-4 brands.

As far as bunks versus rollers are concerned, I opted to switch to rollers because winching my boat onto my existing bunk trailer with 10-12 foot tides and a strong river current was a PAIN IN THE ARSE.

I will let you guys know how I make out with the Magic Tilt after I pick her up.

-Ed-

JohnS · #5 04-30-2003, 09:32 AM

I agree with Trayder on the torsion axles being more maintenance free. A buddy of mine has had his torsion axles for as long as I can remember. Only thing he HIGHLY suggests is washing them REALLY WELL after each use or you will be sorry later. His boat sits on the trailer all the time, more than it should, and his torsions have never sagged. There is a guy that I know that did have problems with one of his but, I suspect because he abuses and neglects his stuff so bad, the lack of the TLC most likely caused the problems....

John

Billybob · #6 04-30-2003, 10:34 AM

I know this was a freak accident, but I'll share it with you.Years ago, I was trailing a 17' bowrider through town slowly.All of a sudden a leaf spring snapped, that side of the axle swept under the trailer, the straps broke,the boat skidded down the road and came to rest against the curb right in front of this VFW hall just as if you had driven it down the road and parked it.
I can only imagine what would have happened if I had been on the Highway.
I went to call a flatbed and when I returned there was a paper plate on the boat that said "High tide 2 o' clock"
Not my day.

timd · #7 05-01-2003, 06:34 PM

Hammer,
I went back and checked after we talked last week. My Loadmaster is rated 6000#. It has the Kodiak disks, turbo lube hubs, stainless kit, and 6" wide Cypress bunks. It tows so well behind the Suburban I can (almost) forget it's back there. As you know, the nearest salt is 200 miles, and I'll make this trip every othe week this summer. Let us know what you decide.
Tim