Anyone ever use one? I have a Performance trailer and I'm wondering if using the tilt feature would give me a little flexibility with water depth to get her over the rear of the bunks. Also, is there a pre-made wheel assy for the tongue extension or do you just make your own? Thanks.
Dave Berquist
Chesapeake, VA
Typhoon #1523
Typhoon and a 'tilting' trailer
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Re: Typhoon and a 'tilting' trailer
Hi Dave,
I don’t have any experience with launching or hauling out a Typhoon with a tilting trailer, although I did once own one... My thoughts are that with such a heavy boat, the tilt feature might be negated somewhat, but it wouldn’t hurt to try it sometime when you don’t absolutely need it, if that makes any sense...(You wouldn’t want to get stuck halfway without enough water depth to float off!)
As for tongue extension wheels, I’ve not seen any aftermarket “kits” for those, but as long as your extension is strong enough (2-1/2” sq. tubing or bigger), and it remains attached to the tow vehicle, a wheel is not necessary, if the tongue is detached from the vehicle (why?), then you’d definitely want a soft or semi-soft wheel to be able to ride up & down ramps (in other words, not a tongue jack hard wheel, though a double-wheel could work in a pinch...).
That’s my 2 cents worth... thought I’d offer that much anyway, since no one else seems to have any better advice... Good luck!
I don’t have any experience with launching or hauling out a Typhoon with a tilting trailer, although I did once own one... My thoughts are that with such a heavy boat, the tilt feature might be negated somewhat, but it wouldn’t hurt to try it sometime when you don’t absolutely need it, if that makes any sense...(You wouldn’t want to get stuck halfway without enough water depth to float off!)
As for tongue extension wheels, I’ve not seen any aftermarket “kits” for those, but as long as your extension is strong enough (2-1/2” sq. tubing or bigger), and it remains attached to the tow vehicle, a wheel is not necessary, if the tongue is detached from the vehicle (why?), then you’d definitely want a soft or semi-soft wheel to be able to ride up & down ramps (in other words, not a tongue jack hard wheel, though a double-wheel could work in a pinch...).
That’s my 2 cents worth... thought I’d offer that much anyway, since no one else seems to have any better advice... Good luck!