ATV TRAILER

[tsjonger]

I am looking at purchasing a trailer to haul our ATV's wondering if anyone has an opinion on what the best way is to go - I have been looking at the Tritons and Aluma Trailers but unsure if this is the way to go - would I better off going with a steel made - confused and need some help.

[couleeman]

How big and what are you pulling it with?

[tsjonger]

It needs to be big enough for 3 quads - and I am pulling it with my 1500 Dodge Ram 4x4.

[couleeman]

Originally Posted by tsjonger

It needs to be big enough for 3 quads - and I am pulling it with my 1500 Dodge Ram 4x4.

Well I would go strait to a 4 place trailer to start then. Never know when you want to take an buddy or an extra quad.

An aluminum trailer will be lighter and will tend to pull easier, but you truck should pull a steel 4 place just fine. I was pulling a steel 4 place with my old Ford 1/2 ton with no issues at all.

If you don't mind the extra cost, I would personally go aluminum. Me, I'm cheep so I have a home made steel one.

[tsjonger]

Thanks for the info - very helpful - any suggestions as to best place to purchase - I was looking at Martin Equipment and Wholesale Trailers.

[couleeman]

There are a couple used ones in the classifieds on this site. Also, check out the local papers and stuff for a used one. Why pay new price?

[tsjonger]

Sounds good - I will check out the classifieds and maybe the bargain finder - I am a bit on the cheap side as well. Thanks again )

[chelle]

If you go with one of the brand names that you mentioned, take some time to check the welds. I've had several come into the shop (one brand new) with cracked welds. The ones at the sled show (brand new) also had cracked welds. Welding aluminum is not rocket science (close but not quite) but does take some care and attention to detail or they will fail.

Or just build your own.

Mine

[tsjonger]

Thanks for the advice - it is definately something I would not of looked for being a girl with now mechanical talents at all.

[crushd]

Stay away from the triton trailers, I have a 2 place and I am not happy with it, 2 guys I ride with have alumas, they are much better.

[tsjonger]

I will definately keep that in mind when I am out there shopping, Thanks

[JoHNI_T]

Originally Posted by tsjonger

I will definately keep that in mind when I am out there shopping, Thanks

I have a 2006 steel 3 place, black in colour, with ramp, 15inch alloy tires and spare, 3500lb axle, led lights, removeable wind guard, I paid about $3000 if I can get about $2000 I will sell it and get an enclosed, if you are interested let me know I live in Chestermere or I can get some pics, it works great and solid, we had 3 quads and a dirt bike on it and the fourth quad in the back of a Ram1500 and she pulled like a dream.
Shawn