I have been thinking about getting a sports rig kayak trailer. My present trailer does not have a good enough shock system. Does anyone have any experience with this trailer especially on rough roads? Thanks alot Richard *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
On May 17, 2005, at 10:00 PM, richard bruce wrote: > I have been thinking about getting a sports rig kayak trailer. My > present trailer does not have a good enough shock system. Does > anyone have any experience with this trailer especially on rough > roads? I've had for one for a couple of years. The suspension is very compliant and gives the trailer's load a pretty darn smooth ride. The suspension is relatively soft and each wheel moves independently of the other smoothing out bumps really well. By my standards they're a little expensive but very light and I've had no problems at all. Carrying two kayaks I don't feel it behind my Subaru WRX and didn't feel it behind a Honda del Sol. It's much easier to load than the roof of my wife's Tahoe. The only real shortcoming (if it is one) is that, legally, you are supposed to drive a little slower. If you're interested in a couple of pictures of it behind the del Sol with my Cobra Expedition on it, drop me an e-mail and I'll put the pics on my website (below.) Fair winds and happy bytes, Dave Flory -- Speak softly, study Aikido, & you won't need to carry a big stick! See my photos _at_ <http://homepage.mac.com/dflory> *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
You might look at Sports Rig. http://www.sportsrig.com/index.html I have had one for a couple of years and I am very happy with it. It is not noticeable behind my Subaru and it seems to give a gentle ride to the boats. With an extension tongue I am able to carry a 22.5' double with no problem. They are a little pricey but then you generally get what you pay for. Christopher G. Madden maddencg_at_earthlink.net *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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