yamadog07
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looking for opinion on regular coverall (enclosed) sled trailers.
i have found a 2007 triton 12 ft enclosed trailer at a very good price $3000 (new) with warranty.
what is the quality & reputation of the triton in comparison to other brands out there such as mission etc etc ?
i have found a 2007 triton 12 ft enclosed trailer at a very good price $3000 (new) with warranty.
what is the quality & reputation of the triton in comparison to other brands out there such as mission etc etc ?
I love my Triton.
NJNYTRO
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i love my Thule- light and tows great
apltx08
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Bought a new Legend from Becks and could not be happier! All aluminum and tows like a dream. 7' x 29'
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I have owned many different "clam shell" type trailers and Triton has been one of the best. I also loved my Harvey Trailer which is a local company in Maine. This summer I purchased a used v-nose Sno-Pro trailer for less then the cost of a new 12ft clam shell trailer. ($3000)
So far, I love it and will never own a clam shell again. It's so nice not worrying about tilting the trailer and then hoping the little hydraulic holds the trailer up or someone is there to hold it for you, then you hope the cover stays up and those hydraulics work too. Plus there is no head room in there and I hit my head a few times backing a sled off.
My 12ft Sno-Pro V-nose (16.5ft inside to point) has 5.5ft of head room and 101" wide inside. Plenty of room for two long sleds or three shorties, no tilting just drop the ramp and if the sled has no reverse then just drop the front ramp and drive out. It pulls just as easily as the clam shell (1300lbs empty) and has plenty storage racks for helmets, jackets, etc... I use it for my 4-wheelers too and it's great! For this length trailer, I wish it had dual axles since this setup puts a lot of tongue weight on the hitch but with a full size truck that is no problem. An SUV or compact truck would not be able to tow this that easy when loaded without a weight-distribution hitch.
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So far, I love it and will never own a clam shell again. It's so nice not worrying about tilting the trailer and then hoping the little hydraulic holds the trailer up or someone is there to hold it for you, then you hope the cover stays up and those hydraulics work too. Plus there is no head room in there and I hit my head a few times backing a sled off.
My 12ft Sno-Pro V-nose (16.5ft inside to point) has 5.5ft of head room and 101" wide inside. Plenty of room for two long sleds or three shorties, no tilting just drop the ramp and if the sled has no reverse then just drop the front ramp and drive out. It pulls just as easily as the clam shell (1300lbs empty) and has plenty storage racks for helmets, jackets, etc... I use it for my 4-wheelers too and it's great! For this length trailer, I wish it had dual axles since this setup puts a lot of tongue weight on the hitch but with a full size truck that is no problem. An SUV or compact truck would not be able to tow this that easy when loaded without a weight-distribution hitch.
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I just posted mine on here for sale
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=74926
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=74926
Vidamic
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A bit off the topic maby.
On your side of the "big lake" a big car trailer in Sweden is like a small snowmobile trailer on your side
My garage is smaller then most of your trailers
On your side of the "big lake" a big car trailer in Sweden is like a small snowmobile trailer on your side
My garage is smaller then most of your trailers
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I've towed my brother's and a friend's a number of times.
My friend has a full 8' wide 4-place trailer where the bed is above the wheels. It has tons of space - but you can't see sh*t behind you. It's just too wide to see anything around it.
My brother has a 7' wide 3-place trailer - you stagger the sleds in it. We haul 3 sleds in it all the time and space is not a problem. It will fit a 4th in a pinch - but it's tight. The real nice thing is that the bed sits between the wheels. So you get more head room. And because it's 7' wide, you can see around it (towed with a normal full-size truck).
All aluminum is real nice - but $$$$$$$$. A steel trailer will be heavier, but much less expensive.
Good luck with your search.
My friend has a full 8' wide 4-place trailer where the bed is above the wheels. It has tons of space - but you can't see sh*t behind you. It's just too wide to see anything around it.
My brother has a 7' wide 3-place trailer - you stagger the sleds in it. We haul 3 sleds in it all the time and space is not a problem. It will fit a 4th in a pinch - but it's tight. The real nice thing is that the bed sits between the wheels. So you get more head room. And because it's 7' wide, you can see around it (towed with a normal full-size truck).
All aluminum is real nice - but $$$$$$$$. A steel trailer will be heavier, but much less expensive.
Good luck with your search.
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Triton makes a great trailer. I had an open aluminum 8.5' x 10' for over 10 years without any problems. I would recommend Triton without reservation.
With most any 8.5' wide enclosed (v front or cap) trailer you will have trouble seeing around it without mirror extentions. In some states it may be illegal to tow such a trailer without them.
I now have a Sled Bed 8.5 x 10 aluminum enclosed (cap) and I have mirror extentions from Cipa which easily slip right over my stock Yukon XL mirrors. Easy to install & remove and they work great.
http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Mirror ... nsions.htm
With most any 8.5' wide enclosed (v front or cap) trailer you will have trouble seeing around it without mirror extentions. In some states it may be illegal to tow such a trailer without them.
I now have a Sled Bed 8.5 x 10 aluminum enclosed (cap) and I have mirror extentions from Cipa which easily slip right over my stock Yukon XL mirrors. Easy to install & remove and they work great.
http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Mirror ... nsions.htm
You guys don't know hard to see around. After something like ths a 8 ft trailer is easy
