Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 vs Tickners RL5000
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer 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 TBS75 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 190kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Overall length | 5.99m | 7,000mm |
| Payload | 560kg | - |
| Overall width | 1.83m | - |
| Rollers | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility | - |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy TBS75, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
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 TBS75 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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