torszula
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What size trailer is needed to comfortably carry 3 sleds. The sleds are a 08 Nytro RTX, 13 Apex SE, and 96 VMAX4. All short tracks. I currently own an enclosed 2 place but would like to upgrade so I can carry all 3 so I have a spare sled if needed and also bring spare parts and anything else needed. Speaking of that, what do other guys carry in their trailers that would be wise to have that may get overlooked?
FJR1300
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I have a Renegade 20' with v front drive off. Wheels are under neath. I like the extra room.
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the 3 place inline would probly be your best bet. Ive seen 3 sleds packed in a 14 ft enclosed 2 place.
09nytro
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3 place inline ...like an R&R or something like that
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We got a Neo trailer 26' 4 place and it is one of the best trailers we have owned!!
PM me and I can give you the info where we bought ours from.
PM me and I can give you the info where we bought ours from.
LJ 452
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This can be a slippery slope, on one hand you want room for sleds, gear, and whatever else. So you look at the biggest trailer you can get, keep one thing in mind, you have to tow all that weight more importantly you have to STOP all that weight. Understand the limitations of your tow vehicle, you'll need brakes, possibly a weight transfer system depending vehicles capacity. I can say from experience that there is nothing quite like having your 32' trailer with 4.5 (one was a 120) sleds, gear, and spare parts visible from your drivers window, and I'm not talking about in the mirror! Regardless of what vehicle you plan to tow with, it will likely weigh less than the trailer with everything in it, consider that when deciding on axles, # of brakes, and weight distribution. The first few trips, load as much into the tow vehicle and try to keep the trailer light until you get a feel for it. I would recommend driving around (around town, highways) with the trailer empty for a few days to get used to it being back there. Figure out the blind spots, turning radius, area needed for backing up, and everything else BEFORE you fill it up and hit the snow covered highway.
If comfortable, get a four place rather than a three, as you will be surprised at how quickly you can fill it up. I would recommend a 6.5' tall interior unless you and your riding buddies are 5' tall, if I had to choose between 4 place or 6.5' roof I would go 6.5' roof and loose the extra space, knocking your head will drive you nuts, plus the rear exit opening will be shorter yet. I have a 7.5' wide (tires are half in and half out) I think it is a very good compromise, it allows for side by side placement of sleds, but keeps the deck height low. Deck height is important not just for ramp angle but trailer height. The lower you can keep the trailer the better it will tow in windy conditions, remember you already raised it with the 6.5' interior increase. At 7.5' I can easily see around it with my tow mirrors flipped/slid out (2500 Dodge Ram, or 2500 Sierra) with an 8' it's a bit of a stretch.
Some of the things in the trailer:
Spare Tire (find a place to hang it out of the way, not outside)
Compact Jack (in the event you need the spare tire)
Broom (to clean the snow and water out)
Small Shovel (multiple uses)
Tool box, or six (I've found a small rollaway that works well in the nose area next to a sled)
Spare bearings/dust caps for trailer (hopefully not needed but a spare set does't take up much room)
Tire plug kit/air tank (again hopefully don't need it but better safe than sorry)
Tools to fill the tool box (I would look into getting an additional set of basic tools just for the trailer, it's easier to leave them in and the moisture in the trailer can get pretty high so things will rust)
Heater (good for cutting the chill if you plan to spend time in the rig, I use a small heat buddy from TSC.)
Spare parts (This is where the space can get taken up quickly, use good quality cold weather bins to store everything)
Battery (for powering the interior lights, inverter, or as a spare for the tow vehicle)
Fluids for sleds/tow vehicle (this obviously would include engine oil, chaincase oil, coolant, trans oil, axle fluid, brake fluid, PSD911)
Electrical tools/parts (wire, soldering iron, crimp sets, all invaluable when needed)
Shock Rebuilding Equipment (probably a bit out there but why not if you can)
There is a ton of other stuff that you will add as your trips progress, heck I even bring spare parts for sleds I don't even own anymore including a Y-pipe for an Apex, headlamp and frame for a Nytro, tons of odds and ends for Yamaha Sleds, just in the event that someone at the hotel needs it. I hate ending a trip early due to a breakdown or broken part, so I bring everything possible.
It probably seems crazy to bring all of this stuff but you'll see after a while it adds up and given were we travel to and the conditions it's easier to just say "load it up".
If comfortable, get a four place rather than a three, as you will be surprised at how quickly you can fill it up. I would recommend a 6.5' tall interior unless you and your riding buddies are 5' tall, if I had to choose between 4 place or 6.5' roof I would go 6.5' roof and loose the extra space, knocking your head will drive you nuts, plus the rear exit opening will be shorter yet. I have a 7.5' wide (tires are half in and half out) I think it is a very good compromise, it allows for side by side placement of sleds, but keeps the deck height low. Deck height is important not just for ramp angle but trailer height. The lower you can keep the trailer the better it will tow in windy conditions, remember you already raised it with the 6.5' interior increase. At 7.5' I can easily see around it with my tow mirrors flipped/slid out (2500 Dodge Ram, or 2500 Sierra) with an 8' it's a bit of a stretch.
Some of the things in the trailer:
Spare Tire (find a place to hang it out of the way, not outside)
Compact Jack (in the event you need the spare tire)
Broom (to clean the snow and water out)
Small Shovel (multiple uses)
Tool box, or six (I've found a small rollaway that works well in the nose area next to a sled)
Spare bearings/dust caps for trailer (hopefully not needed but a spare set does't take up much room)
Tire plug kit/air tank (again hopefully don't need it but better safe than sorry)
Tools to fill the tool box (I would look into getting an additional set of basic tools just for the trailer, it's easier to leave them in and the moisture in the trailer can get pretty high so things will rust)
Heater (good for cutting the chill if you plan to spend time in the rig, I use a small heat buddy from TSC.)
Spare parts (This is where the space can get taken up quickly, use good quality cold weather bins to store everything)
Battery (for powering the interior lights, inverter, or as a spare for the tow vehicle)
Fluids for sleds/tow vehicle (this obviously would include engine oil, chaincase oil, coolant, trans oil, axle fluid, brake fluid, PSD911)
Electrical tools/parts (wire, soldering iron, crimp sets, all invaluable when needed)
Shock Rebuilding Equipment (probably a bit out there but why not if you can)
There is a ton of other stuff that you will add as your trips progress, heck I even bring spare parts for sleds I don't even own anymore including a Y-pipe for an Apex, headlamp and frame for a Nytro, tons of odds and ends for Yamaha Sleds, just in the event that someone at the hotel needs it. I hate ending a trip early due to a breakdown or broken part, so I bring everything possible.
It probably seems crazy to bring all of this stuff but you'll see after a while it adds up and given were we travel to and the conditions it's easier to just say "load it up".
linemech31
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The first time you see brake lights on a sharp turn going down a hill on slick roads pulling a big sled dock two things will happen your assho*^ will knaw a hole in your trucks seat then you will buy as small a trailer as you can get away with and use the sled dock as summer storage. If i lived in the flatlands i would use the big trailer all the time but damit its too much of a hassle to deal with going through the mountains and gas station parking lots.
clatla
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I have a 7' x 18' (23' w/V). I haul 3 153" sleds in it with ease. Plenty of room for all the extras. I know that I could get 4 shorties in with a little work. It weighs in a litle over #2,000. With 3 sleds and gear I figure around 5k. It pulls very nice with my 1/2 ton. Whatever you are looking at keep low & narrow. They by far pull the best.
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I have an 8.5x28 foot that works nice 100% aluminum pulls like a dream
Dodge Ram
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I ahve to agree with the rest. get atrailer that your rig can tow and STOP! I see so many smaller vehicles towing a traiiler way to heavy for it and the front wheels are barley touching the ground. I pull an all aluminim R&R tri axle. Pulls great and stops with a brake on each wheel. 3800 lbs empty and has sleds in it. The Nytro XTX takes up the most room and weighs the most so it goes up front all the time. Have to keep the weight up on the front so I do not get wip on wnidy days. Even on snowy days is pulls straight. The V10 F250 did a good job towing it. Moved to a new Ram 2500 Cummins with the jake brake and boy what a difference. I do have jack and spare tire with tools and more tools plus extra fluid and starter fluid plus sled stuff. Broom helps alot. I also put rubber mats down for the 2 sleds that have studs. The studs tear up the wood floor. I also put down the plastic slide material the help in loading the sleds. Much better and less throttle when loading or unloading when backing up.
I ahve to agree with the rest. get atrailer that your rig can tow and STOP! I see so many smaller vehicles towing a traiiler way to heavy for it and the front wheels are barley touching the ground. I pull an all aluminim R&R tri axle. Pulls great and stops with a brake on each wheel. 3800 lbs empty and has sleds in it. The Nytro XTX takes up the most room and weighs the most so it goes up front all the time. Have to keep the weight up on the front so I do not get wip on wnidy days. Even on snowy days is pulls straight. The V10 F250 did a good job towing it. Moved to a new Ram 2500 Cummins with the jake brake and boy what a difference. I do have jack and spare tire with tools and more tools plus extra fluid and starter fluid plus sled stuff. Broom helps alot. I also put rubber mats down for the 2 sleds that have studs. The studs tear up the wood floor. I also put down the plastic slide material the help in loading the sleds. Much better and less throttle when loading or unloading when backing up.
