transporting 2 sleds??

[chris_paquin]

I am wondering if anyone is fitting 2 mountain sleds in a 7x14 inclosed trailer ( one frontwards and one back ). I know it would be a pain but I want to keep it cheap and easy for a half ton to pull. I also want to go inclosed for the security of out of sight out of mind for the sleds and gear while stored.

 

[polarice]

i had a v nose 14ft worked fine

 

[the_real_wild1]

They fit on my 7x14 car trailer fine.

 

[chris_paquin]

right on thanks guys. Thought it would be ok but I have talked to a couple trailer dealers and as soon as i say sled they want to bump me up to the more expensive wide ones!

 

[polarice]

what kind of trailer ya want

 

[chris_paquin]

Looking for a cheap in closed 7x14 that would hold 2 mountain sleds and still an easy tow

 

[imdoo'n]

it is your money, but u may regret not buying the 8 ft. salesman are steering you in the right direction. u ever buy a pair of shoes that were slightly tight, great buy alright, but bet ya didn't wear em for long. if trailer becomes a pain to use, you'll probably not use it. recommend the 8 ft.

 

[polarice]

is that why your shoes are still too tight

 

[CUSO]

My 7 foot works great. If you are wanting to wrench, an 8 footer is a little but not that much better, you will probably have to pull a sled outside to do any real work on it anyhow. Plus a 7 foot has less wind drag. One forwards, one backwards. It's not like sleds don't have reverse anyways.

 

[newfiem1100t]

i have a 12 ft with a v of 5 foot 7 wide, fits a 162 and 153 proclimb loaded from front pointing both to rear with no problem...

 

[imdoo'n]

i'm betting you can get 2 sleds on a 4ft also. not practical or much fun. 7ft will work, u just have to climb over everything every time you enter the trailer, takes way more time to load/unload. i have done major overhauls in an 8 ft wide trailer, lots of room. although it is 27 ft long. =still not enough room. there are better ways to save money in my opinion.

 

[CUSO]

not in a 12 foot long trailer..

How so? Please explain.

7 footer will tow way better, you don't need to get tow mirrors... sure it's tighter when they are loaded, but unless you are having trailer parties, the 7 foot will do just fine.

I think this thread is not about 27 footers if I 'm not mistaken. He just wants a small enclosed to transport his sleds.

I have an all aluminum Legend, 7x15 ft v-nose. Threw in a furnace, insulated it, front cabinets with counters, stereo, lighting in the nose, battery, lighting. it works just fine. If I ever need to do a major overhaul, I'll just pull one machine outside and then I have ample room for the once every 2 years I need to..
Paid 6 grand for the trailer brand new.

i'm betting you can get 2 sleds on a 4ft also. not practical or much fun. 7ft will work, u just have to climb over everything every time you enter the trailer, takes way more time to load/unload. i have done major overhauls in an 8 ft wide trailer, lots of room. although it is 27 ft long. =still not enough room. there are better ways to save money in my opinion.

 

[powder junkie]

8 or 8.5 deck over enclosed is really nice to have for guys who dont mind spend extra $$$ for the trailer and gas. Guys that are on more of a budget a 7 wide works very well too. But keep in mind the extra clearence u get with a deck over come spring time and parking lots are letting go.

 

[Firefly]

My 7 foot works great. If you are wanting to wrench, an 8 footer is a little but not that much better, you will probably have to pull a sled outside to do any real work on it anyhow. Plus a 7 foot has less wind drag. One forwards, one backwards. It's not like sleds don't have reverse anyways.

Cuso runs a 7 X 15 (12' straight wall plus a 3' v-nose), they are extremely popular for my sledders. If there only two of us heading to the mountains thats what I take! These sell for $6,450.00 + GST.

 

[chris_paquin]

Right on guys that help a ton

 

[chris_paquin]

Cuso runs a 7 X 15 (12' straight wall plus a 3' v-nose), they are extremely popular for my sledders. If there only two of us heading to the mountains thats what I take! These sell for $6,450.00 + GST.

How many pound axle is under this and would you recommend a double axle and what would the price difference be between the 2.

 

[Firefly]

That is a non-braking 3500 lb torsion axle.

As for recommending a double axle it really comes down to what you want to haul, if you need over 2000lb cargo capacity than go with the tandems. Most of my customers that purchase this unit are looking for a trailer that doesn't require a electric brake controller and can be pulled by almost any vehicle.

To go to tandem braking torsion axles you are looking at $1,186.00 more

 

[CUSO]

I put brakes on mine. Ordered from the states for 1/2 the price and Ron was kind enough to help out and bring them back for me. Can't find a better dealer than that.
I put brakes on mine because I go up logging roads often, and I just wanted the re-assurance on the icy spots..

That is a non-braking 3500 lb torsion axle.

As for recommending a double axle it really comes down to what you want to haul, if you need over 2000lb cargo capacity than go with the tandems. Most of my customers that purchase this unit are looking for a trailer that doesn't require a electric brake controller and can be pulled by almost any vehicle.

To go to tandem braking torsion axles you are looking at $1,186.00 more

 

[imdoo'n]

is that why your shoes are still too tight

shoes not to bad andrew but it's the friggin gaunch, wedgies suck. hehe.

 

[imdoo'n]

not in a 12 foot long trailer..

How so? Please explain.

7 footer will tow way better, you don't need to get tow mirrors... sure it's tighter when they are loaded, but unless you are having trailer parties, the 7 foot will do just fine.

I think this thread is not about 27 footers if I 'm not mistaken. He just wants a small enclosed to transport his sleds.

I have an all aluminum Legend, 7x15 ft v-nose. Threw in a furnace, insulated it, front cabinets with counters, stereo, lighting in the nose, battery, lighting. it works just fine. If I ever need to do a major overhaul, I'll just pull one machine outside and then I have ample room for the once every 2 years I need to..
Paid 6 grand for the trailer brand new.

as i said a 7 ft will work, just not alot of room, if you like crawling over everything fine, i find it a big pain, what does a 27 have to do with it anyway, commenting on the dif between a 7 and 8 ft. shheet i paid 8 for mine big deal, again less hassle and crowding with a 8 footer, but a 7 will get the job done, not sure of the cost difference between a 7x12 or a 8x12, but that extra 12 ft of floor space adds up.

a 4 x8 trailer will work also, stack em. saw the same on a school bus rear end, they had 4 sleds there. again not practical or much fun. but got the job done.