prov1900 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 What is a good trailer for hauling my machine around. I would like to be able to trailer on long trips. Like boat trailers, are there some better than others/some worse? What is a ball park figure for pricing on something you guys/gals recommend? Not looking at an enclosed trailer, although that would be nice. Looking for something that would haul two to three machines.Am I better off, price wise, quality wise, going with a custom "homemade" trailer? Looking for any opinions. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing tech Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I use an 8x10 snowmobile trailer. Room for 2 older sportsman 500's and a portable shack in back. 8x12 would be better but the 8x10 works. Check around on prices and I would definatly go with alluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnny B Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Just make sure you get an trailer with the axel/tires to handel the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roofer Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 With more than 2 machines, a 3 place snowmobile trailer works the best. If two or less the atv trailers seem to be the most popular with the larger wheels. Proper maintenance is the most important part.I have a Karavan 3 place snowmobile trailer and I would rate it right in the middle as far as quality. The Titan trailers seem to be a little better, but the price is higher.New prices on average are around $1000 for a 8 1/2 x 10 trailer and around 2000 for a 8 1/2 x 16. The longer trailers come with tandem axles, which I like better because they are more stable and ride smoother. The 10 ft. long trailer can be had with a tilt bed, which is nice, but I use a ramp anyhow to strap them sideways.There is torsion axles and leaf springs for the two different suspensions. I have used both, and the torsion axles seem to be the favored of the two. I didn't notice alot of difference myself. The leaf springs are a little cheaper.I hope this helps you out with your decision. The guys with the atv trailers can give you their advise as I don't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov1900 Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 OK, if you are strapping them in sideways, do you use a cover for the individual ATV? Does wind play more of a factor in that? Speaking of covers, what do you guys/gals use? Is the Cabelas brand (the gray one with the logo) any good? Or is there something better out there? Thanks for the responses. I am giddy now that I have an ATV and can play in this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roofer Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I don't use a cover, but I have the ramps which make a shield on the front of the trailer. I haven't had any trouble with fenders or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdawg Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I bought a triton 2 place ATV trailer. It is as small as you can get and still haul two ATV's. With a single ATV, I haul it facing forward, with 2 ATV's I haul them sideways. I love it. It has a ramp that stores underneath. The reason I like it so much is it is extremely light, and it is smaller so it takes up the least amount of space in my garage. I've had it for 2 years and would buy the same thing again in an instant. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov1900 Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 kdawg, What did that cost you, if you don't mind me asking. I still haven't got a trailer yet. Just using my ATV blasting out the snow in my driveway. Love it, but need to get a trailer to use it for icefishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyfishwilldo Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I have a 6.5x12 utility trailer. It works well, but I wish it was 2 ft longer. I can haul 3 wheelers or 2 wheelers and a fish trap. If it was 14ft, I could haul 2 fish traps and 2 wheelers. I personally like the utility trailers because of the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have a steel 5X8 trailer that I haul my Rincon in. Not the greatest trailer, but it served the purpose at the time.If I had to do it all over again, I would splurge and get an aluminum trailer (ALUMA is the brand of preference) that could haul 4 machines or I would get something enclosed to keep the machines out of the elements. The bad thing there is, as 4Wanderingeyes has mentioned in past posts, is the enclosed trailers pull like a parachute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakrfans Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Go new...I used to deal with my homemade, custom trailers that took allot of maintenace. A new trailer gives you the safety and reliablity to ride more and worry less. Life's too short and a good trailer will last a large part of your life...moving days, hauling lumber, etc.I got the single axle ATV128 from triton ($1500ish)...It has room for three machines or two machines and a couple ice shanties, mower, tree stands, deer, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdawg Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I can't remember exactly, but it was in the 1200 to 1400 dollar range. You can call Tousley motorsports which is where I bought mine. I think the exact trailer is the ATV88, but you can look it up on the Triton HSOforum to be for sure. I felt like spending the extra over steel was worth it just due to the corrosion factor in MN alone. Sorry it took me a while to get back at ya, I've been gone for a while. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomethingFishy* Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I just sold a Newmans 4x14 single axle aluminum and replaced it with a Aluma 6314 tandem. I have only pulled the new trailer once but the tandem axle is a nice improvment. I also like the 13" wider deck and the extra 2ft of length, I can now put my sportsman with tracks on the trailer with the hitch and my otter lodge still attached. It is a very easy drive up/back off to get fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roofer Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I'll 2nd the tandem axle. They are heavier, but pull so much better and ride much smoother. That was a nice trailer you had fishy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedishpimple Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Remember that those little snowmobile tires have to make more revolutions than larger wheels/tires. I know a few guys that went through 8 spare tires between MN and CO for an Elk hunt. They were loaded heavy and going fast in warm weather.Don't forget your Big Bore American Machines, "wet" weigh a lot more than most 1-up trail sleds pulled on cold roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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