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Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 vs Tickners RL5000
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is a a single-axle multi-roller boat trailer from french manufacturer sun way, built for launching and recovering small motorboats.. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 190 kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Axles | Single, unbraked | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Payload | up to 560 kg | - |
| Length | 470 - 600 cm | - |
| Width | 181 cm | - |
| Suitable boat length | up to 4.80 m | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy G510M16, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
The Galaxy G510M16 suits owners of small motorboats up to about 4.8m, using a multi-roller bed rather than bunks so the hull can be winched on and off easily at a slipway. Its modular rating up to 750kg gross weight lets an owner choose the plate that matches their towing licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is a a single-axle multi-roller boat trailer from French manufacturer Sun Way, built for launching and recovering small motorboats.; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 or the Tickners RL5000 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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