mtlg Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Hi, I was given the advice to consider a new trailer instead of repairing my decaying one. Done a bit of research and I'm leaning towards a Koof galvanised boat trailer. Everything looks good to my eyes, but then again.. I dont know much about trailers and I probably wouldn't be able to tell a dud from a decent one if I had them in front of me. Has anyone had any experience or heard any stories about these? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 My opinion is to just look at all that are available & do a quality comparison. I bought a Dunbier a few years ago & now looking at it it is not a very well finished off trailer at all, the LED lights have gone & need replacing(out of warranty of course). Look at the finer details like the actual galvanising on all components including the wheels(mine are flaking now), the quality of the LED's. Then compare them to other makers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) Is a alloy trailer a better buy than a Gal one? Edited February 14, 2019 by jeffb5.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 yes lighter ,no rust ,but more expensive of course (they may oxidise over time ) but 10 times slower than gaL I WOULD THINK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlg Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Thanks for the advice. Guess I'll do a bit on research on galvanized and try and spot the difference for myself. Realistically all i need is something that will give me a low amount of headaches over the next 5 years, so I couldn't convince myself on the extra money for aluminum after reading so many horror stories about metal to metal corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I made alloy trailers over 20 years ago and the one that I am still in contact with is still going strong, no cracks no corrosion and it's travelled all over the country. Alloy will probably last a life time, springs, lights and tyres will have to be replaced over time but the frame will keep on keeping on. I put Alko independent suspension on my trailers so no issues with springs either. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 i have word about the koofs ,alot are made in china and shipped to aus ready to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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