Trailer Help

[Tom Holmes]

I recently bought a 2000 260 SunDancer and I'm getting conflicting info on whether to get a triple or double axle trailer....if anyone could point me in the right direction to size the right trailer that would be hugely helpful. Also - any advice on where to get one would be great too - ebay? dealer...thanks!

 

[wyrman]

I had a triple axle for my 06 260. It sure did pull nice.

 

[Merchant Mariner]

I would guess with the trailer, fuel, gear and water you are pushing near 10,000 lbs. That's 3300 lb axels which is doable. I would be hesitant on highway driving for a double axel trailer with a 260. In my view, well worth the extra money for a triple.

 

[Lazy Daze]

You'll be looking for (see my signature) a trailer with about an 8,000lb carrying capacity. It's lighter than the '05-'09 260DA. You could really go either way. I had a dual axle Shorland'r (not an inexpensive trailer, by the way) and it was more than adequate. For example, got a flat one time on the highway at about 70mph - BARELY felt any vibration in the steering wheel. I started to pull over and the other 3 adults didn't even know why I was pulling over. That's a real life example, not just a "feeling"

Edit: I should add... I wouldn't expect that kind of performance with a price-point trailer (like a Venture for example), though. I trailered mine 500 miles at a time a few times each year, along with many shorter trips.

Personally speaking, it's not heavy enough to "need" a triple. And sticking with a dual means one less set of brakes and tires to deal with.

 

[andy k]

I had a Tandem Axle Shoreland'r for my 1999 260 DA. It was adequate. It has two 5200 lb axles. If I were towing cross county and/or long distance every weekend I would opt for a tandem axle with 6,000 lb axles. I now have a Tri-Axle Trailer for my current boat. I do have to say the Tandem was a little simpler to maintain as It had less tires, axles, bearings, brakes etc.

 

[andy k]

As for a recommendation I am extremely impressed with the quality and the loading characteristics of my loadmaster trailer.

https://www.loadmasterboattrailer.com/

If you are in Freshwater a painted steel trailer will do you fine.

If you are in Saltwater opt for either a Aluminum or Galvanized steel trailer.

 

[Tom Holmes]

Thank you. I'll take a look at the shorland'r....and othera with that axle load. It'll be for small trips to Marina and back....less than 2 miles. Maybe a few summer longer distance trips...

 

[JimG]

My 99 270DA had a tandem axle trailer... it pulled great!

 

[Ralph vaughn]

I had a triple axle trailer with my Sea Ray 280 (8500 lbs) and my current Sea ray 290 (9200 lbs). They both pulled great on long trips (400 plus miles).

Bought my last triple axle with electric over hydraulic brakes (12000 lbs) from Ace trailers in Gibson Fla new for around $7000. Terry the owner has always been super helpful and I’ve had the trailer for 18 months and very satisfied

Ralph