I am considering getting a 6-canoe trailer for occasional transport duty and also canoe storage (verses building a dedicated 6-canoe storage rack in my shop).
I have looked at a couple of trailers, both home-made and commercial, and talked to a couple of local dealers. It looks like the aluminum Triton brand is quite a bit lighter than the galvanized Com-Fab trailers (for examples) and would be a bit easier to move around by hand or with a trailer dolly. The aluminum trailer would oxidize but should not rust. It seems those are pluses for the aluminum trailers. I know that as aluminum flexes, it weakens. The aluminum trailer also has steel components, which can rust. I do not know if there are any other downsides on the aluminum trailers.
The galvanized trailers should be stronger, but again, I cannot think of any other advantage, and how strong does a trailer holding a maximum of 500 lbs. have to be?
Cost on the new trailers are comparable. I am also watching the sales sites should a 6-canoe trailer pop up locally at a good price. Either way, that may help sway the decision.
Since I have never had a canoe trailer, I would appreciate any input from canoe trailer owners and your suggestions. Thanks!
I have looked at a couple of trailers, both home-made and commercial, and talked to a couple of local dealers. It looks like the aluminum Triton brand is quite a bit lighter than the galvanized Com-Fab trailers (for examples) and would be a bit easier to move around by hand or with a trailer dolly. The aluminum trailer would oxidize but should not rust. It seems those are pluses for the aluminum trailers. I know that as aluminum flexes, it weakens. The aluminum trailer also has steel components, which can rust. I do not know if there are any other downsides on the aluminum trailers.
The galvanized trailers should be stronger, but again, I cannot think of any other advantage, and how strong does a trailer holding a maximum of 500 lbs. have to be?
Cost on the new trailers are comparable. I am also watching the sales sites should a 6-canoe trailer pop up locally at a good price. Either way, that may help sway the decision.
Since I have never had a canoe trailer, I would appreciate any input from canoe trailer owners and your suggestions. Thanks!
Last edited: