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Outrage 24 trailer question
dannieh42	#1  Posted on 10/24/16 - 6:51 AM
Member Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/01/15	I have a 1994 24' outrage with twin Yamaha 200'S(2 stroke ox66). My trailer looks overloaded. The trailer has a 7000lb capacity, but when I add up hull weight, engines, 200 gallons of fuel, water tank, ice and 500 lb for t-top/batteries/etc. I am coming up with about 6500 lb. Am I doing it wrong? Is it OK to always have your trailer right at the limit? Do I need a heavier duty trailer?
Phil T	#2  Posted on 10/24/16 - 1:43 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6985 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Have you had the whole rig weighed at a weight scale to verify? I think you are fine assuming the trailer is in good shape and serviced annually. If you trailered with the tanks less than 1/2 full, that would give you extra margin.
blaster	#3  Posted on 10/24/16 - 3:18 PM
Member Posts: 95 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/13/15	What do you mean by "looks overloaded"? I like to keep fresh tires on all my trailers. I also cover them when I can to protect them from UV. Loosing a tread makes a mess, and is dangerous. Overloading, and age increases the likelihood. A weight on a scale may surprise you compared to what you assume it weighs. Don't forget the weight of the trailer too.