Experience with Tennessee trailers?

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PontoonRon
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Experience with Tennessee trailers?

#1 Post by PontoonRon » Sun Jun 07, 2015 8:13 pm

I just got a new Sweetwater pontoon (20' - 2086 model) with a Tennessee single axle trailer. Anyone have experience on the reliability / longevity of the Tennessee trailers? Just like to have an idea of any problems I may have down the road.
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Re: Experience with Tennessee trailers?

#2 Post by Bamaman » Sun Jun 07, 2015 11:36 pm

They've been making Tennessee Trailers since the late '50's in the Chattanooga area, and they make fine trailers. They claim to use superior steel to other trailer companiies.

I had one under an inboard outboard, and it lasted longer than the boat.

Be glad your pontoon has one.
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Re: Experience with Tennessee trailers?

#3 Post by PontoonRon » Thu Jun 18, 2015 11:31 am

Thanks for the feedback! So far have been pleased with everything except the pontoon guides that came with it. Replaced those.
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Re: Experience with Tennessee trailers?

#4 Post by ralph » Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:33 pm

Looked at their website. Are you sure the trailer is capable enough to handle the weight of your toon? Looks as if the limit is 2,200# if I am reading the chart correctly. I have a 2015 2086 and it weighs in at over 2500#. My trailer capacity is far above the weight of my 2086.
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Re: Experience with Tennessee trailers?

#5 Post by Bamaman » Tue Nov 24, 2015 3:47 pm

I had an old one under an inboard outboard boat, and it was a very good trailer.
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Re: Experience with Tennessee trailers?

#6 Post by PlaynDoc » Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:13 pm

i dunno 'bout no Tennessee Trailers, but... i have heard about this lady in Tennessee, that lived in a trailer.... she had this unique technique of knowing when her daughter had her cycle.... it's when her son's johnson tastes funny....
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Re: Experience with Tennessee trailers?

#7 Post by ralph » Wed Nov 25, 2015 6:07 am

This is the one I bought this year.

http://www.trailersforpontoons.com/pt20tfeatures.html

Upgraded the winch and ladder
Added the load guides
Added a spare tire
2015 Sweetwater 2086 Coastal Edition - All Toon'd Up
2015 90 HP Yamaha
Mid American Dual Wheel Bunk Trailer
2017 4WD GMC Canyon

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