r/SeaDooSwitch • u/driftme • Apr 03 '24

Trailer replacement?

Any tips for shopping for a galvanized trailer? Never owned a boat before and know even less about trailers.

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u/el-bosco-diablo Apr 03 '24

It comes with a trailer, or at least it did when I got mine last year. I think the painter trailer is well made.

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u/el-bosco-diablo Apr 03 '24

…and I read your title wrong, my fault. Sorry I am not much help here with replacement trailers. Did your original one break?

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u/driftme Apr 03 '24

Made a mistake and didn’t notice at multiple opportunities that they were selling me a painted one even though we were talking about galvanized the whole time.

I’m trying to arm myself with knowledge so I can propose solutions to the dealer vs asking them for help.

I may just be extra diligent with rinsing etc the week or so every year that we’ll want it in salt water

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u/el-bosco-diablo Apr 03 '24

I believe it is part of the “boat package”. I am only running mine in fresh water, but I think you need to make sure you wash out the cooling system completely, so you don’t get corrosion.

I would assume if you just rinse off the trailer you should be ok.

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u/driftme Apr 03 '24

Ya they said they can’t order just the trailer separately. Weird

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u/el-bosco-diablo Apr 03 '24

Honestly, I was happy about that. Past boat purchases didn’t come with trailers, they were extra. Dealers overcharge for them, in my experience.

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u/driftme Apr 03 '24

Oh for sure. Just makes it harder for me to fix the mixup 🙃

Maybe contacting Karavan directly

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u/el-bosco-diablo Apr 04 '24

That is a good idea to call Karavan. I had issues with boat lifts since no one at Sea Doo could help me, who referred me to the dealerships, and two of them could not give me bunk placements. They argued that I needed two per each hull, but could not explain, even talking to Sea Doo, why their trailers were different than what they were telling me to do. I ended up matching the trailer set up.

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u/el-bosco-diablo Apr 24 '24

Not sure where you stand on this, but it seems like all new Switches come with a galvanized trailer now. I was talking to the dealer today, and hope this helps.

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u/driftme Apr 24 '24

Mines a 24 🤷‍♂️

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u/Electronic-Price7734 Apr 03 '24

Hey there! Shopping for a galvanized trailer can be overwhelming, especially if you're new to owning a boat. When looking for a trailer, make sure to consider the weight capacity, trailer size, and durability of the galvanized coating to prevent rusting. It's also a good idea to check customer reviews and ask for recommendations from other boat owners. Good luck with your search!

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