New Trailer

Tug · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:12 pm Post subject: New Trailer

Well i broke down and finally bought a new trailer. Ordered a TEZ 17-20/22 4000 # galvanized bunk trailer with these options...ST 215/75R 14C tires and 9 foot galvanized bunk load guides and surge hydraulic brakes. I will sell my older trailer as soon as my new trailer arrives.

Barry Rietz · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:59 am Post subject: New Trailer

Tug,
The new EZ Loader model you purchased is the exact same trailer I have under "Clover", a C-Dory 22' cruiser. I pulled it from the west coast to Great Lakes without incident. And with the torsion suspension the depth of water necessary to launch can be much less than a "sprung" model requires. Hope you will be able to pull your 22' Angler down to Guttenberg, Iowa to attend the C-Brat gathering on 8 - 10 September this year.

Tug · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:59 am Post subject:

Barry good to hear others have been happy with this model of EZ Loader trailer.Did you have to buy/install a bow/keel roller or are the bunks sufficient to support and stabilize the weight of a C-Dory. Thanks

I'm off fishing in the rain.

Tug · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:43 am Post subject:

The dealer called me to tell me that the trailer will be here in about 3 weeks, he also told me that he added a one foot tongue extension to the trailer and a bow/keel roller. He ordered these without asking me first but i agree with him completely, at least he realized that a bow/keel roller is required.

Don't you love it when those BIG government patrol boats fly by you when your anchored without slowing down and almost swamp you!

NO FISH!

Barry Rietz · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 7:59 pm Post subject: New Trailer

Tug,
Without a "vertical bow stanchion chock" the boat might someday end up on the rooftop of your tow vehicle! This would not be good and is the reason your "dealer" included it! There will not be a need for "keel rollers" as the boat will launch and retrieve very easy from this trailer. You should purchase "tie down" straps for the stern. Get the kind that "ratchet" and allow you to apply enough tension to keep the stern secure. The extra length tongue extension will provide room to mount a spare tire. It will also make backing a bit easier. It might however limit storing the rig in a garage unless its thirty feet deep. My trailer has "two" bunks that appear to be made of 2 X 8 lumber. They are very well supported and take the weight of boat with supplies on-board without a problem. Hope to see you at Guttenberg, Iowa in September!

Tug · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:43 pm Post subject:

I have a question about the new trailer i ordered,2012 EZ-Loader Bunk Series TEZ 17-20/22 4000 # that should be here on the week of August 15th. I was looking at the Trailer Specs and am not sure what this means:

Overall Lenght : 22' 3" / + 1' 3"....so is the trailer lenght 23' 6" and if so why is it expressed this way.

Tug

Barry Rietz · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:59 pm Post subject: Trailer Length

Tug,
I'm not certain what the dimensions you mentioned are about? But looking at my trailer at lunch today, I can say without a doubt it is quite a bit longer than 23 feet overall. The metal portion of the bunk supports are just about flush with the vertical face of transom, and the bow is at least 5 feet aft of the ball hitch. I would venture a guess the trailer "overall" length (ball to aft end of bunks) is close to 27 feet. I'd venture another guess and say the dimensions you have mentioned are the "limits" of hull length that model trailer will accept. If you have a concern why give the factory at Woodinville or Spokane, Washington a phone call and find out for certain.

Tug · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:22 pm Post subject:

Barry i was just referring to these Specifications
Trailer Specs
Weight Capacity: 4000#
Number of bunks: 2
Axile Style: torsion
Tire Size: ST 175/80R 13C..i upgraded to 14 inch tires
Width between fenders: 80"
Overall width: 96"
Overall Lenght: 22'3" / + 1'3"
Shipping Weight: 900#

The reason why i asked is if the trailer is 23'6" total, i would not need that extra foot on the tongue that i ordered seeing that my old trailer is 22'9" and my Angler fits the trailer good and i have lots of room to do turns.

I called the dealer where i bought the trailer and he doesn't know what that means either but he said he would try to find out?

rogerbum · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:30 pm Post subject:

The overall trailer length undoubtedly doesn't include the part of the boat that hangs off the end. My guess is that the 1'3" is the tongue extension length and the other is the standard length. I agree with Barry though about giving them a call.

Barry Rietz · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:35 pm Post subject: EZ Loader Trailer

Tug,
Phone EZ Loader at 509-489-0181 in Spokane, Washington. Cheers.......

Tug · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:46 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the contact #, i will have to call tomorrow, i tried but no-one seems to be available today.Tug

Tug · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:42 am Post subject:

I received an answer to my e-mail from Rick Norman @ ez-loadertrailers.

Question: Trailer Specifications

Overall Length 22'3' / + 1' 3"

Does it mean that that total overall length of the trailer is 23' 6" and if so why is it stated as 22' 3" / + 1' 3"

Answer: the trailers total overall length is 22' 3"...the 1' 3" is an optional slightly longer tongue available for it, if the boat is a little to long.

The optional 1 foot tongue extension that i ordered is actually 1' 3" and that should work out good for me.
Tug