Redco Trailer Quote

[griz066]

What do you all think of Redco trailers?

I got a quote today on a RE 1313 MO (manual overide brakes) for $1965.00 sounds ok to me,
Boat is 4.5mtr glass 90hp weight 850kg (without any gear) so trailer must have brakes.

Was going to build one but after pricing the parts decided to go with new one.

Is there any other brand that is compareable in quality and price?

Are there any brands to stay away from?

[Geoff_Atkinson]

I just recently (12 months ago) bought a Dunbier, dont know the model no. but it's a dual axle job and I park a 5.8M Quinnie Cuddy Cab on it.

The reason for buying it was that I thought it looked better built (or more solid) than other brands and the price was comparable.

I've had no problems at all with it, it rides well, the only thing I might pick is that the winch drum has gone rusty, but that is probably more my fault than anything.

Good luck,

Geoff

[boyzie]

sea raider im looking for probably the exact trailer how much did you pay for it if you dont mind me asking

[toymod]

grizz not to sure where you are from but if in the brissie area I recomend giving goldcoast trailers a call saved me over a grand when i got my new one last year, here is there web site, http://www.oceanictrailers.com/

Keep me updated on how you go

Cheers

Dave

[griz066]

Thanks Toymod,

I gave them a call and the best they could do was $2093 + rego its only $128 but thats 4 30 packs of XXXX cans so I think i will take the other one and grab the tinnies for the next fishin trip. Thanks for the info though you never know they may have been cheaper.

[Argle]

Check out Sea-Link as well, I have one under my 493F and its been great. Also have experience with Dunbier on a previous rig and they are also a very well built trailer.

Cheers and Beers

Scott

[wayne_cook]

hi griz I had a redco trailor was good but looked very ordinary after 2 years,rust wise.I contacted the agent there comments were thats acceptable.
Hence no more redco for me.
cheers

[Manjilad]

Yes. Bought myself a new top of the line Dunbier for my fiberglass 6.3m rig-$5k worth. Redco was my next best choice/price but if you add the spare wheel + keel guards (teflon protectors over all the roller struts etc) the Dunbier was cheaper as also got the full plastic guards and walk rail etc. Best price was from Bob Stevenson at Leisure Marine who gave top service but delivery was 6 weeks as mine had to come from Vic. Cheers.
PS I did come accross a rumour when researching for my trailer that Qld manufactured trailers had a MUCH THINNER gal coating and that Vic manufactured trailers were the best (Dunbier is Vic, Redco is Qld)- I was unable to confirm any truth in this rumour.
The best trailers are MacKay but were out of my budget $7k touch

[griz066]

Thanks guys looked at the Dunbier and can't see what I get for the xtra $600.00. They could have come out of the same factory they are that close in looks.
Oceanic (sea-link) are the same price as the Dunbier $2600.00 and I can't for the life of me work out why the price diference.

[krazyfisher]

dunbier would have to have the best back up service I have come across thats worth a couple of dollars to me

[Argle]

Make sure your trailer comes with things like Gal axles and gal hubs, springs etc too. Ive seen some that arent and they dont last long.

Cheers and Beers

Scott

[Geoff_Atkinson]

Hi BOY-Z,

Sorry about the delay, but I havnt looked at this thead for a few days.

I think it was about $3500

Cheers

Geoff

[Dignity]

Griz, got a redco which I hhad to rebuild due to rust. Had a look at some new ones and they had the same problem mine had - the light brackets are welded on a piece of angle iron onto main channels that run lengthwise - ACROSS the bloody opening. Damn near impossible to get a hose nozzle in there to wash out the salt. Had to make a special nozzle out of copper pipe with a bend in it to get any water in there. It was my own stupid fault as it was after I sent it to the galvanisers that I realised I forgot to simply cut the bracket off and reverse it. Also do not like the sytem for the multi rollers. Don't know which ones you looked at but most I've seen have 2 separate rollers either in a square tube or I think the newer ones are bolted down with U bolts - one facing each way. Easy to wash out the one pointing down but damn awkward for the ones pointing upwards. Maybe what you are getting is different. I'm off up the coast for the weekend but can post some pics sunday night if you wish as these items are real rust traps.


Sam

[Dignity]

OK - got the digital out and here is what I mean - the main channel covered by the light plate- bit hard to take a proper pic - apart from it being dark and a skin full of guiness

[Dignity]

ooh - looks like I better do spme maintenance on those bolts over the coming weeks

here is the rollers - if you have this system I found them awkward to clean