JJWickenhauser
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Hello,
I am looking to get into an inclosed 2 place trailer this fall as some of us need to travel to the white stuff. I was just seeing what kind of trailers are holding up well. Is all aluminum the answer? or would you go with the steel frame? I ride with a guy who has a Classic Navigator 2 4 place with a V-nose. that has been a great trailer. This was however sort of pricey. But it sure pulls nice. (It was really nice after we got the heat in it!!) But just seeing what you guys were running. Any good trailer dealers? I priced the one I wanted from Classic and it came to $5700. Thats a little crazy for a 2 place trailer, IMO. Any information is appreciated!! Thanks!
I am looking to get into an inclosed 2 place trailer this fall as some of us need to travel to the white stuff. I was just seeing what kind of trailers are holding up well. Is all aluminum the answer? or would you go with the steel frame? I ride with a guy who has a Classic Navigator 2 4 place with a V-nose. that has been a great trailer. This was however sort of pricey. But it sure pulls nice. (It was really nice after we got the heat in it!!) But just seeing what you guys were running. Any good trailer dealers? I priced the one I wanted from Classic and it came to $5700. Thats a little crazy for a 2 place trailer, IMO. Any information is appreciated!! Thanks!
ecopter
TY 4 Stroke Guru
I have a two place drive on/off trailer from X-treme; now Montrose Trailers
Great trailer and a five year warranty. No issues after thirty thousand miles on my trailer. Just blew my first original tire.....that's it!
http://www.montrosetrailers.com/
Jon
Great trailer and a five year warranty. No issues after thirty thousand miles on my trailer. Just blew my first original tire.....that's it!
http://www.montrosetrailers.com/
Jon
craze1cars
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I just run a simple all aluminum Triton tilt bed XT-10 101 with their clamshell top. Probably about 1/2 the price of what you're looking at brand new...Mine's a 2002 model and I tow it literally 1000's of miles per year and I have absolutely no complaints. For just a bit more jing you can upgrade to a drive-on/drive-off style if you don't like the tilt. I frankly find the tilt easier to work with than messing with always maneuvering the ramp around, espeically if your sleds have reverse. But even the non-reverses will slide right off with little grunting as long as you have the ski glides and have a back good enough to give it one good solid yank. The clamshell hinge mechanism is also much more simple when it only has to open from the rear...less to fail and bend. You'd definitely want to install some traction mats, ski glides, and some method of holding it in the "tilt" position...springs or lift assist shocks. I had to add my own D rings for a rear tie-down as well, my Triton came with NOTHING accessible when the shell's closed....stupid. Even with all accessories we're under $3K brand new.
But for your $5K+ price range you'll probably get a V-nose box with pull down door/ramp combos that eliminate the ramp hassle just as well. It really all depends on your pocketbook and personal taste. Mine tows great...actually easier than an open 2 place probably cause the air moves around it cleaner.
Whatever style you choose, I'd highly recommend all aluminum. Less rust and less weight to lug. Steel will look real ugly real fast unless you go for stainless. Galvanized may not be too bad, I have no experience with them...
I think brand name is far less important than getting the features you need/want. Find a style and shop around for a good deal locally. Consider your brakes carefully if you're getting or needing them...you'll probably want them in my opinion. I much prefer electrics over hydraulic surge for winter towing, especially when you hit a little patch of ice on the highway and can bring the sway back in line with a simple pump of the electrics without touching the tow vehicle's brakes. I paid a bit extra to get optional electric brakes and oversized wheels on mine...a wise investment.
But for your $5K+ price range you'll probably get a V-nose box with pull down door/ramp combos that eliminate the ramp hassle just as well. It really all depends on your pocketbook and personal taste. Mine tows great...actually easier than an open 2 place probably cause the air moves around it cleaner.
Whatever style you choose, I'd highly recommend all aluminum. Less rust and less weight to lug. Steel will look real ugly real fast unless you go for stainless. Galvanized may not be too bad, I have no experience with them...
I think brand name is far less important than getting the features you need/want. Find a style and shop around for a good deal locally. Consider your brakes carefully if you're getting or needing them...you'll probably want them in my opinion. I much prefer electrics over hydraulic surge for winter towing, especially when you hit a little patch of ice on the highway and can bring the sway back in line with a simple pump of the electrics without touching the tow vehicle's brakes. I paid a bit extra to get optional electric brakes and oversized wheels on mine...a wise investment.
http://www.bearcatcorp.com/PDFs/ET12-20.pdf
IMO - that is the only way togo! I have one with over 10k miles. Great trailer, well built, and most importantly (for me) light/lite (sp?). Although not the cheapest out there:-(
IMO - that is the only way togo! I have one with over 10k miles. Great trailer, well built, and most importantly (for me) light/lite (sp?). Although not the cheapest out there:-(
Swiss Sledder
TY 4 Stroke God
A good web site that has list of all the available snowmobile trailer manufacturers with links to their home pages is Mexico Trail Riders. I found this page usefull when doing research on trailers and comparing the brands from different companies.
Like craze1cars said, you will want to install a good set of ski guides and traction mats. Makes a big difference when loading and unloading sleds.
You should also consider starting with a 12 foot trailer as these accomodate the 136" skids better than a 10 foot enclosed trailer. Even if you don't have a long track sled now, you might in the future.
Like craze1cars said, you will want to install a good set of ski guides and traction mats. Makes a big difference when loading and unloading sleds.
You should also consider starting with a 12 foot trailer as these accomodate the 136" skids better than a 10 foot enclosed trailer. Even if you don't have a long track sled now, you might in the future.
Trailers
I have a Floe 3 place drive one drive off.I'm going to put a top on it this fall.I have had a couple different brands and Floe seems to be the best fit and finish trailer.
I have a Floe 3 place drive one drive off.I'm going to put a top on it this fall.I have had a couple different brands and Floe seems to be the best fit and finish trailer.
tmk50
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
During the season I pull two Triton aluminum enclosed trailers. Mine is a 20' (+5' V) enclosed. My dad has a 12' (+5' V) enclosed. Both trailers have tandem axles and are all aluminum. We both bought them from the same dealer as 'bare bones' models (mine did have aluminum wheels) and did the insulation and finished the insides ourselves. Both trailers have held up really well so far and our only complaint was the bias tires that they came with, which wore out really quickly. We now have radials on both trailers which I would highly suggest if you trailer at high speeds on the Interstate highways.
Both of our trailers are 6' tall, the 6' 6" would be a nice option to look at. I would also suggest checking out the in-line 'low boy' trailers. They should save a little money on gas/diesel for your tow vehicle.
Both of our trailers are 6' tall, the 6' 6" would be a nice option to look at. I would also suggest checking out the in-line 'low boy' trailers. They should save a little money on gas/diesel for your tow vehicle.
radta7
VIP Member
I use a 7x14 wells cargo enclosed v-nose. works great and can store plenty of extras there. No problem for attak and apex
I just use a open 3 place 2005 Loadmaster V nose, drive on / off wanted a enclosed but couldn't pass up the deal I got on this, ($1700 new)
Turtle
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I have the best kind of trailer - my brother's 
He's got a United, enclosed, 7' x 23'. All steel frame construction, v-nose, drive in, drive out, dual axle with electric brakes on both axles. It easily fits 3 sleds (staggered), but we have been able to squeeze in 4 (and two of them were long-tracks).
I like the narrow trailer in that you can see around it. And because it sits between the wheels (as opposed to above the wheels like a true 4-place) you get more head room for walking around inside it.
He picked it up with items that you normally pay extra for - like a window, roof vent, fueling doors, all LED lighting, aluminum diamond plate guards, etc. He got it brand new last year for about $6000 USD.
He's got a United, enclosed, 7' x 23'. All steel frame construction, v-nose, drive in, drive out, dual axle with electric brakes on both axles. It easily fits 3 sleds (staggered), but we have been able to squeeze in 4 (and two of them were long-tracks).
I like the narrow trailer in that you can see around it. And because it sits between the wheels (as opposed to above the wheels like a true 4-place) you get more head room for walking around inside it.
He picked it up with items that you normally pay extra for - like a window, roof vent, fueling doors, all LED lighting, aluminum diamond plate guards, etc. He got it brand new last year for about $6000 USD.
Superman
TY 4 Stroke Master
I have a 4 place v-nose classic. It took a season to tighten up all the loose and broken bolts. My experience with trailer companies is they all make junk. Seriously. My advise is keep a watchful eye on whatever you buy because you will have something go wrong with it. History for me (and a few of my buddies) says count on it. Now that my classic has the gremlins gone, it has been a pretty good trailer.
rx-1 blue reverse
Expert
If you ever think about putting a 136 on a 2 place covered make sure it is 12' long. A 136 will fit on a 10' trailer but it is real tite.
YamiSmurf
Expert
Floe
Here's a pic of our 12' gullwing. By far the best trailer we've ever owned. The only complaint we have is the front wing can be frozen to the deck even though they've installed a black plastic strip to the plywood to help prevent this from happening. If there is a thaw and then a freeze, the wing can freeze to the deck. A deadblow can free the wing, but it's hell locking down the wing with the ice build-up.
Here's a pic of our 12' gullwing. By far the best trailer we've ever owned. The only complaint we have is the front wing can be frozen to the deck even though they've installed a black plastic strip to the plywood to help prevent this from happening. If there is a thaw and then a freeze, the wing can freeze to the deck. A deadblow can free the wing, but it's hell locking down the wing with the ice build-up.
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gade-thrasher said:I have the best kind of trailer - my brother's
He's got a United, enclosed, 7' x 23'. All steel frame construction, v-nose, drive in, drive out, dual axle with electric brakes on both axles. It easily fits 3 sleds (staggered), but we have been able to squeeze in 4 (and two of them were long-tracks).
I like the narrow trailer in that you can see around it. And because it sits between the wheels (as opposed to above the wheels like a true 4-place) you get more head room for walking around inside it.
Pretty much the same thing i have
beauty is it can be used to haul so many other things as well, and everything stays nice and clean : )
JJWickenhauser
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trailer
Thanks guys. A lot of great information. I do own a sled bed 2 place tilt bed with a salt shield. I've ran into some problems with however. I've had to replace the bearings as they heated up and blew out a tire in the middle of a 5 hour trip. We ended up leaving the trailer and sleds behind a bar until we could get parts the next day then... well you get the idea. Now I hand pack the bearings at least 3 times a season. where i used to only do it once. I would like to go with a trailer that has a bigger set of tires under it to avoid this on long trips. I am also getting into the mountain sledding and that is like a 17 hour drive. MAN I LOVE SNOWMOBILING!! but it's only like 5 hours to the U.P. which still sucks but what ya gonna do?? But with these long hauls I'd be willing to spend a little more to get to where I'm going problem free. But great web sites, I'll be doing some resurching and maybe pick one up at hay days.
Thanks guys. A lot of great information. I do own a sled bed 2 place tilt bed with a salt shield. I've ran into some problems with however. I've had to replace the bearings as they heated up and blew out a tire in the middle of a 5 hour trip. We ended up leaving the trailer and sleds behind a bar until we could get parts the next day then... well you get the idea. Now I hand pack the bearings at least 3 times a season. where i used to only do it once. I would like to go with a trailer that has a bigger set of tires under it to avoid this on long trips. I am also getting into the mountain sledding and that is like a 17 hour drive. MAN I LOVE SNOWMOBILING!! but it's only like 5 hours to the U.P. which still sucks but what ya gonna do?? But with these long hauls I'd be willing to spend a little more to get to where I'm going problem free. But great web sites, I'll be doing some resurching and maybe pick one up at hay days.
