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I had a 6x12 with my dad when i was younger, all setup nice, and it got stolen. We never got another one.
Now w my kids, id like to buy something for riding. Maybe 7x14?
What size do you guys like for a couple bikes and a kids quad or 2?
What brands are good and last? Brands to stay away from?
I will probably buy new since Im selling 3 open trailers to get the enclosed.
Anyone use theirs for camping in also?
Now w my kids, id like to buy something for riding. Maybe 7x14?
What size do you guys like for a couple bikes and a kids quad or 2?
What brands are good and last? Brands to stay away from?
I will probably buy new since Im selling 3 open trailers to get the enclosed.
Anyone use theirs for camping in also?
The Shop
Luxon 4-Post Bar Mounts
$189.95 - $239.95
DeCal Works Huge Plastic Inventory of UFO and Polisport kits.
Get the extra height..
If buying steel, I think all brands are fairly equal..some better than others. Same for aluminum.
Nevermind, just answered my question by re-reading above posts....
Im going to be pulling whatever I get with a 1500. MAybe the yukon if it will handle it, but probably my 1500. Im thinking the 7x14 or 7x16 , both w a +12 height.
Every half-ton (GM 1500/F150 Ram1500 ,Tundra and Tacoma) should be able to handle a loaded 7x14 trailer that should max out at 4000-4500 lbs. without any problem whatsoever.
As you look around, you'll realize that all the trailer manufacturers source a lot of their parts from the same suppliers. things like axles, brakes, lights, couplers, etc. After that, it's basically just them slapping the box together. So you basically look at the quality of the parts they source and the quality of construction. Another big factor is where it is built because a lot of the price is the shipping to get it to the dealer. So it's better to by local or right from the manufacturer if you can go pick it up.
As for pulling 8-9K in a 7x14... that sounds a little crazy. Most 7x14 have 3500lb tandem axles which means the total max gross weight is 7,000lb. So, you're either overloaded or you have the higher 5,000lb tandem axles which is rare in a 7x14.
Also, I highly recommend upgrading the tandem axle to the torsion spring type. Cost me an extra $ 1300 but the difference is amazing
Pit Row
A buddy was selling an almost new 7x16 +12" for his UTV to fit.
I almost bought but decided to use it one weekend to be sure.
It was great for space but I kinda felt it was still a 'big' box trailer.
Wound up getting a 7x14 v nose and spec'd torsion axles.
Torsion axles ride so smooth, I have an open shelf in the v and can leave helmets sitting on it for 14 hour drives and they barely move.
Mine is a 6' finished ceiling inside height.
Usually pull it with a F250 and occasionally pull it with a 6.2l Denali Yukon with no issues.
Very happy with the 7x14 decision.
I use bike shoes on an angle and can put 4 bikes in and still have room to move around.
I'll put up a pic shortly showing that method, highly recommend
As for the tandem axle thing others are talking about, I had a single torsion axle on my 6x10 and now tandem spring axles on my 7x14. My 7x14 rides beautifully and I can't really imagine what the torsion axles might do that I'm missing? I will say if you get spring type axles, make sure they are drop axles to keep the overall height of the trailer as low as possible.
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