RE: [Paddlewise] Kayak trailer ideas?

Greetings,

Actually, I had planned on using light utility trailer
suspension with the autoaxle instead of the standard
automotive springs, etc.

One poster sent me a link to the SportsRig site,
builders of a very nice trailer equipped with
motorcycle suspension.  Lots of travel and 22" wheels.
 Unfortunately, they have a build time right now 3
months out.

The Slick Ryder looks nice also.  Similar to the mods
I've made to the Trailex but the Slick Ryder is a bit
more robust.

So... one more repair for the old Trailex and I'll do
something different this winter while waiting for the
ice to thaw!

Thanks to all for your input and pleasant waters to
ya.

Holmes


--- Bart Boelryk <bart_at_kayrak.ca> wrote:

> Dear Holmes:
> 
> I have to agree with Richard, that the stiffer the
> suspension the more
> bounced around your kayaks will be. Truthfully, if
> the weight of what you
> are carrying does not match the spring strength the
> trailer will bounce
> right off the road.  In this case, stronger springs
> are not better. A heavy
> stiff frame is a good idea however.  A longer
> trailer tends to track better
> and is easier to back up.
> Personally I have always likes the rubber torsion
> joint springs on trailing
> arms for hauling light things like sailboats and
> kayaks. They provide
> independent suspension, are lighter overall, and
> have better shock dampening
> than leaf springs. This is a personal preference.
> On of my customers had a slick ryder trailer and was
> very impressed by it's
> versatility, and the fact that it adapted roof rack
> systems.
>
http://www.webdadi.com/WebMgmt/Content/SlickRydr/Default.asp
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