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What stud pattern are the tyres on my Dunbier Trailer?
October 22, 2015 • Albert Liu
Measure your wheel size and count the number of spokes (where appropriate) and note the stud pattern from the table below Wheel Size Number of Spokes Stud Pattern 9" Ford 10" Holden HT 13" 7 or 8 Ford 13" 18 Holden HT 14" 8 Ford 15" 6 or 8 Land cruiser
How do I select the right trailer for my boat?
October 22, 2015 • Albert Liu
There are several aspects you need to consider to ensure you select the right trailer for your boat. First you need to select the right trailer for you hull. Rollers or Skids? Generally most aluminium boats up to 5.3m are best suited on skid or centre keel roller trailers (Dunbier Centreline, Dunbier Loader or Dunbier Rollamatic models). Fibreglass boats are best suited to a multi roller trailer for ease of launching and retrieving (Dunbier Supa Rolla, Dunbier Wide Trackor Dunbier Rollamatic models). It is essential that you choose the Dunbier trailer with the right support for your boat. Next would...
I am looking at buying a boat and I am unsure whether it requires brakes or not? Can you help?
October 22, 2015 • Albert Liu
In New Zealand the law is if the boat weighs over 2000kg it requires brakes and over 2500kg requires breakaway. It is also recommended you refer to the handbook of your vehicle to ensure your vehicle has the towing capacity of the boat/motor/trailer package. We have an extensive range of mechnical Hydrastar Brakes as well as Brake Parts - orcontact us for your specific needs.
I want to convert my trailer from skids to rollers can I do this?
October 22, 2015 • Albert Liu
Yes we have rollers in a double roller set or quad roller set that clamp to most frames being 50mm or 75mm. Click here to go through to the right trailer part & accessories section of our online shopping section to purchase these.
For the Repairs
October 22, 2015 • Albert Liu
The Trailer Shop - high quality workmanship guaranteed for all Trailer Servicing & Repairs including Caravans and Horse Floats. Often people are unsure how to get their Trailer through the WOF (Warrant Of Fitness) process. We are happy to assist you with this and can carry out any necessary repairs if needed. Contact us to discuss your trailer servicing requirements - we have a fully equiped workshop to handle any trailer repair requirements.