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ny_nautique 
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 Topic: Thoughts on this trailer for the San JuanPosted: April-07-2014 at 1:46pm |
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What do you guys think about this trailer for the San Juan?
I've contacted the seller for more pics but haven't heard back yet. The big difference between any trailer out there, and the #5 CC trailer is that the CC trailer has the bunks on the frame itself, and not fastened to cross members.  Thanks |
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- Jeff
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ny_nautique
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Posted: April-07-2014 at 3:08pm |
 That rear cross member might be the deal breaker. |
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Posted: April-07-2014 at 3:50pm |
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the axels look pretty far back... can you get the motor over them? If they are too far back, tongue weight is going to be an issue. I had "paperwork trail" problems on mine when I bought it, and it cost me a couple of state patrol inspections, and a couple hundred bucks for the "ownership in doubt" paperwork. For me, the hassle was worth it, but NY might be different in that department. Good luck though!
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Posted: April-08-2014 at 12:03pm |
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Yeah, that's what I thought about too. I know one of the galvanized trailers I looked at before had the ability to shift the axles forward, albeit slightly.
Look at this pic of me towing it on my brother-in-law's trailer, and it obviously doesn't have the weight properly distributed. You can see where the engine is by where the air intake ports are.  |
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Posted: April-08-2014 at 8:34pm |
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It might be an extreme suggestion, but you could build your own trailer, or have a local shop build it for you ( we have a trailer manufacturer in town).
Here is a resource: Champion kits |
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Posted: April-08-2014 at 10:02pm |
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I do have a home-built one that is under the other free San Juan... haven't torn into that yet but it was really short.
This one is too narrow though. The seller just measured it and it is only 73" between the fenders. |
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Posted: April-09-2014 at 11:42am |
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Here's a great description:
 I'm guessing a "zaxel" is a "2 axle" and a "bunk tinker" is a "bunk trailer". |
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