Rolls axle trailers, anyone have input?

i had them and i hated them i got some basspro carpeted bunks

 

I have a 17 ft' rolls trailer and love it , led lights , all stainless hardware, 6x6 bunks, easy to adjust with their circular wedges, and they say that the spring system has a life time warranty.... Its been the best trailer i have ever had. i got it used for 700....and thought it was a steal

 

hahahaha sorry guys i thought you asked if any one had imput on roller guide-ons insted of bunks

 

I have some comments about Rolls Axle trailers, which you might be interested in.  I've owned a 2007 19-23 ft Rolls dual axle trailer to tow a 6000 lb boat.  I could say a lot about their design.  For example, I was talk-ed into getting this model by a dealer when I really needed a 3-axle trailer for a 6000 lb boat, because the the trailer is at the end of its capacity and barely handles the boat.  When I got the trailer home, I found that both the cypress-wood racks had longitudinal cracks all the way down (before putting on the boat), and I mentioned that it was under warranty, and they should replace it, but the manufacturer refuse to do it.  When you use a rolls trailer on long trips on the interstate, you should get a smooth ride, but but the rolls shock absorbers give a rough ride and I would say dangerous ride, especially at 68 mph speeds at or near bridges, on-ramps, etc.  Rolls trailers are advertised for their corrosion resistance, but if you use one for a heavy boat, the harsh ride, will beat you to death, and I am afraid of losing my boat because it jumps alot, even when tied down to the trailer in multiple places.  I now hear trailer noises that sound like the wooden rack screws are coming loose.  I would not buy one again unless I lived right next to a boat ramp and don't have to travel far.  Probably a trailer with torsion bars would have a better ride.  Trailers with springs are nice for a while but the parts corrode out every few years, its your choice.  If manufacturers don't want people to tell about their product, then they should stand behind the quality of the product.  I would not put a heavy boat on a rolls trailer again unless I bought one rated much higher than the boat weight, but then you will spend too much money on it-just my advice for what it is worth.  I hope its not too late!

 

Capt Virg, what dealer did you get yours from? and what kind of boat was it? It doesn't sound Like manufacturer of the trailer is the problem it sounds like you just have the wrong trailer for the job and I'd guess you would have the same issues with any manufacturer if the trailer doesn't match the boat properly. Can't comment on the bunks as they should have been good to start, but how did you know they were split if they were covered in carpet?

This is microskiff and most of us have very lightweight boats under 18ft. I haven't towed with a rolls axle yet, but I have been to there place, the first one where they were designed, in Plant city and met with the designer. I went back and forth between them and several other places and I keep coming back to there bronze line trailers. I will most likely be going there today to place an order for one.

 

I have to retract my pervious statement as I did buy a bronze line trailer and ended up having to return it. I'll write more in a seperate post.

 

I think the gold series trailers are great and well built, but the bronze series needs a redesign.