What is the standard frame trailer compared to the C Channel upgrade? Does the standard have the wiring exposed and is the C Channel frame boxed in for a clean look with wiring running all inside the frame ? Thanks for your help
What is the standard frame trailer compared to the C Channel upgrade? Does the standard have the wiring exposed and is the C Channel frame boxed in for a clean look with wiring running all inside the frame ? Thanks for your help
Originally Posted by 2Backcountry
Standard frame is rectangle tubing and has the wiring run inside. C channel frame is just that, C channel with wiring exposed on the inside. 9/10 people will tell you to upgrade to C channel. If you fish brackish water it will help against rusting out as the C channel cant hold water. I upgraded to the C channel for that reason but just as much because when its time to rewire the trailer its 1,000x easier. I had trouble with my old tube frame cracking as well because the tubing is thinner walled. It was only like a $200 upgrade.
Last edited by ONECASTAWAY; 07-03-2018 at 02:58 PM.
2018 Phoenix 819 / 2018 Mercury 200 Pro XS
+1 to Onecasts reply
Plus one addition- even on the c-channel axle is sealed;; well mine leaks and will eventually need replacement. So easy access to wires may be best reason to have one
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Go for the upgrade to “C”. If u don’t, u’ll sure wish u did later.
All of the above. Especially if you plan to keep the boat for a lot of years. If you're going to sell in a few years to get a newer model as some do, the tube trailer will suffice...
Although C channel may help in resale, another plus
...throw in trailer shocks and dual axle brakes while your at it.
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and its way less expensive to get the dual axle brakes from Phoenix than it is just for the parts to add on later,
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I wished I had upgraded. Haven't had any issue's on the trailer itself, just after thought!
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Never ever ever buy a tube frame trailer!! C Channel all the way! Seen way to many rust issues with tube frames.
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Thanks everyone for there input on the comparison on the trailer construction...…… My 2017 721 has the C channel upgrade, Warrior wheel package, brakes and shocks and I'm so far very satisfied with my bird but the other evening during one of are Friday night tourneys a new 2018 721 showed up and he has the tube frame trailer which I thought looked a little cleaner with no wiring exposed but It sounds like my set up is the way to go.
Your set up IS the way to go. Good choice!
Personally I wouldnt buy the c channel either unless it was either aluminum or galvanized... No way Jose,,, deal breaker if I cant get a decent trailer.
Get the C channel, had boats for the past 30 years and fixing a broken wire is easier and worth the upgrade.
spent that extra money on shocks “ or 4 wheel brakes ! C channel trailer for brackish water only!....
Love my c channel makes diagnosing a problem easy and quick
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