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Feb 8th, 2014 at 1:36pm
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Anyone have experience with this brand of canoe trailer?  Looks like solid construction.  Canoe racks are remove-able so it doubles as a utility trailer.  Reports I've read say they hold up for "decades" since construction is of steel & not aluminum.

They will be at CanoeCopia this year displaying their 4 & 6 canoe version trailers.  If I can realize a substantial 'Copia discount, I might just snag one... pending any reconnaissance I may pick up here.

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Re: Remackel Trailers
Reply #1 - Feb 8th, 2014 at 2:22pm
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Here's a link to their website with pics and descriptions.  (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)  The links are on the left side of the page.
  
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Reply #2 - Feb 8th, 2014 at 8:42pm
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Yeah, I've been all over that website and I've also  found a few dated on-line comments here & there across the web.  I just drove up to their "factory" a couple hours ago, hoping they might have some inventory lying about.  No luck.  Of course they weren't open (it being a Saturday).  Was hoping I might find a QJer or two with some actual experience using one OR experience with another brand for purpose of comparison.

In 4 weeks I'll check out the 4 & 6 rack models they bring with them to CanoeCopia.  I'm just trying to arm myself with info ahead of time to be more intelligent about a possible purchase.

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Reply #3 - Feb 9th, 2014 at 12:42am
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Here are some thoughts. How much does this bad boy cost?  Would it be cheaper to buy a utility trailer and add the bars as a diy Project? One could add treated 2x4s painted with marine varnish.

Check the 'wear factor' on the canvas cover. You might want to add some support bars over the box. I would glue pipe insulation or pool noodles to all four top edges of the box.

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Reply #4 - Feb 9th, 2014 at 2:52am
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Yeah, the website doesn't contain price info!



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Reply #5 - Feb 9th, 2014 at 12:23pm
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I have kicked around getting a trailer but figured I would invest my time in convincing my partner that it was really in his best interests to get a trailer instead of me Wink
  
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Reply #6 - Feb 9th, 2014 at 12:52pm
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I'm kind of looking for my FIRST and LAST canoe trailer, if you know what I mean.

If I built the danged thing - including simply "upgrading" a utility trailer - it would probably fall apart after hitting the 2nd pothole.

If I am to believe their website info AND the miscellaneous comments I've found on other websites, their trailer is "bullet proof."  It's sturdy and, with all the options (canvas cover, L.E.D. lights, etc.) , it SEEMS to be what I'm looking for.

Mainly I'm seeking some "contra" views OR, perhaps, information re: some reasonably competitive product... which is hard to determine since, as Prouboy mentions, they don't even list "prices" on their website.  I'll likely give Remackel a call this week, then see how much better (if any) their price gets with the "'Copia discount."  Somewhere along the line I found a website posting (not on THEIR website) that a 4 rack model costs about $2200.  I'm guessing that doesn't include all the options.

Anyway, all the thoughts & comments are appreciated!

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Reply #7 - Feb 9th, 2014 at 3:02pm
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Jimbo wrote on Feb 9th, 2014 at 12:52pm:
OR, perhaps, information re: some reasonably competitive product...


Jimbo,

My Dad has owned one of these for about 15 years:

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They've never had any trouble with theirs. I've borrowed it a few times and it pulls nice. Only downside of theirs is that they don't have the box for gear under the boats.

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Reply #8 - Feb 9th, 2014 at 5:47pm
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Ranger,

Thanks.  I've seen this & similar.  It's good to know this model holds up well, in case I choose to go that route.  I believe there are price savings but you're right, you lose the utility of the box underneath for storage... decisions, decisions.

Gathering data, still....

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Reply #9 - Feb 10th, 2014 at 5:37pm
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Hey Jimbo... A friend of mine works at the Gunflint Lodge and they bought a Remackel trailer a year or so ago.  You can only imagine how much it gets used and they absolutely love it.  Excellent quality throughout.
  
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