Load Rite vs. Venture

[Gfriedman]

I was all set to purchase a load rite trailer. I was going to get the 15-17' 2,200 lbs trailer. Brand new. it was going to cost about 1500. <br /><br />then i called around and got a price quote on a venture trailer. it was about 500 cheaper for a 17-18 foot with the same weight rating. I asked if there was a difference in quality, and the man said he sold both and Venture ones were less cosmetically appealing, but of the same galvi quality. <br /><br />any thoughts?

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: Load Rite vs. Venture

I had a galvanized load rite on my old boat. It looked like a nice trailer.<br />I have an aluminum venture on my current boat and I get a lot of compliments on it.<br />I think they are both great trailers. Have you seen them both? Which one is more appealing to you?

 

[tommays]

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Hey rubberfrog does your new trailer have disks or drums ?<br /><br />i read and artical in seaworthy that had said venture had stoped useing disks <br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: Load Rite vs. Venture

I have drums.

 

[Mark42]

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I have a load rite galvinized that gets dunked in salt water. Have been using it for two full seasons, and the finish is holding up very well. I do hose the trailer when I wash down the boat after a day on the water. Had to replace the air pocket type lights and side running lights with LED's. Otherwise, no complaints.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Load Rite vs. Venture

OOPs, DP.

 

[Gfriedman]

Re: Load Rite vs. Venture

honestly, i dont care about cosmetics. i just want a quality trailer. i think i am going to go ahead and order the venture. thanks for all of the advice.

 

[Mark42]

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The only difference I can see between the two models is the Load Rite has keel rollers and the Venture does not. <br /><br />I know the metal thickness spec is available on the Load Rite, this is an area that where there can be differences that count.<br /><br />All things being equal, I would go for a $500 savings.

 

[Gfriedman]

Re: Load Rite vs. Venture

thanks, i think that's what i am going to do. it just doesn't seem to make sense. the dealer i talked to on the phone said he recently stopped selling the load rites because they were the same thing but much more costly. <br /><br />As for keel rollers, i am getting a bunked trailer either way, so that shouldn't matter.

 

[unixgeek13]

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Last season I replaced an old EZ Loader with a new Venture for our 20' Cuddy... Love the trailer! I don't know if this is standard on all trailers now, but I really like the hose attachment to flush out the braking system. Just my 2 cents...

 

[dingbat]

Re: Load Rite vs. Venture

Go out and Find yourself a 10 year old Venture and compare it to a 10 year old Load-Rite and then make your decision

 

[Mr. Ross]

Re: Load Rite vs. Venture

Have triple-axle Venture bunk with drums. Very plain trailer, no keel protection at forward most cross member near winch stand, so made my own. Otherwise seems to be a sturdy unit.