sled decks

jeremy · 08-19-2008, 08:21 PM

well i am in need of a new trailer or deck

cannot make up my mind, go trailer again, can keep stuff under my truxedo,
or go deck and never look back in those mirrors??

and if deck, i like the marathon ones, have tried to convince them to give me a demo one through work with a big no go, is there any other brands besides them and sylvan lake manufacturing??

Apex06 · 08-19-2008, 08:48 PM

i am having the same problem too dont know what to buy.... i like the idea of having a deck but seams like the truck would be tippy with 2 sleds on it wouldnt it?

but with the trailer wouldnt have to worrry about that but it takes up room in my drive way to store it....

what to do....

jeremy · 08-19-2008, 10:40 PM

i have driven a truck with a deck and besides the weight difference, they ride the same, as tall as a sled is, the weight is low, and it is strapped down to a deck that is shackled to the tie downs in the box.

i am in the same place, a friend of mine uses a car hauler!!! can haul is street rod in the summer, puts a salt shield on in winter, screw some 2x6's across capped with 2x4's so make sorta slings for the skis that hang over the edge, always nice to have a big trailer around for trips to home depot or a farmers yard for some old gem!!!

but a deck nice to travel with!!! sleds out of salts way, less other crap to worry about, easier to drive in unfavorable conditions.

its a toss up.

jeremy · 08-19-2008, 10:44 PM

or .....

how about one of those 5th wheel toy haulers!!!!

do they make winter pkg ones??

Haggis · 08-19-2008, 11:03 PM

If you ride in the spring - you simply cannot beat a deck for ease of turning on tight logging roads half way up the mountain. Other benefits are sleds sit up high and stay a bit cleaner, lights never usually are a problem, no bearing issues - there are pros and cons but you would not regret buying a deck.

Ford01 · 08-19-2008, 11:26 PM

I have a marathon deck on my 01 ford f-350 i haul 1200lbs of Quads and all my gear is stored under the deck and i have 2 flip hatchs on top for easy access to stuff in the front of the box. The deck is the way to go.

tabneil · 08-19-2008, 11:38 PM

Did the trailer for years. Bought a deck two years ago and hardly ever use the trailer anymore. In the winter its a pain in the a$$ to drive around town when you get back from riding to find a parking spot when you go for dinner or you have to park on the street and worry about the unit all night. Its nice back into a stall close to the hotel and locker up. In the summer when we are quadding its nice to, I pull a travel trailer and have the quads on the deck. Room under for gear, fuel. etc. I have a long box and I can jackknife the trailer and back the quads right off without unhooking from the travel trailer.I would recommend the deck... no plate, no maintenance, aluminum so not painting.... and people don't usually ask to borrow it or for you to haul there stuff....

mb1 · 08-20-2008, 09:39 AM

In 3 trips to revy last yr I saw 2 guys slide backwards down the road up the mtn. One crimped his rear quarter on the truck, another punched a hole in the front of his enclosed with the deck.

Unless I was always going with 4 guys and had the place to store an enclosed and the $$ to buy / pull it, I'd stick to a deck.

my .02

jay007 · 08-20-2008, 09:54 AM

What about putting a deck on a 1/2 ton, I have a 03 Dodge 1500 and have thought getting a deck, will a 1/2 ton handle it ok??
Also was wondering if a deck will scratch the truck at all?

tabneil · 08-20-2008, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by jay007

What about putting a deck on a 1/2 ton, I have a 03 Dodge 1500 and have thought getting a deck, will a 1/2 ton handle it ok??
Also was wondering if a deck will scratch the truck at all?

most half ton's won't be legal. GVRW of the truck is to low for weight of deck, sleds, and occupants including gear.... Would be good to go with a 3/4 ton though....

Summiteer · 08-20-2008, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by tabneil

most half ton's won't be legal. GVRW of the truck is to low for weight of deck, sleds, and occupants including gear.... Would be good to go with a 3/4 ton though....

It can be close with a 3/4 ton. A buddy had to transfer some gear to a trailer to get past the scales on the way to Valemount a couple of years back. 2 sleds on a DECK, wife and 3 kids plus gear in a 3/4 ton superduty. Was a couple of hundred lbs over.

Mike270412 · 08-20-2008, 11:41 AM

I've got an STF.Real happy with it so far.

08-19-2008, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
jeremy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: edmonton Posts: 320 Casino Cash: $204330 Thanks: 123 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	sled decks well i am in need of a new trailer or deck cannot make up my mind, go trailer again, can keep stuff under my truxedo, or go deck and never look back in those mirrors?? and if deck, i like the marathon ones, have tried to convince them to give me a demo one through work with a big no go, is there any other brands besides them and sylvan lake manufacturing?? __________________ JEREMY future home of new sled 05 Fusion 900 with usual adds 07 Silverado LTZ with lot of adds!!!!!! 08 Fourwinns 200 with every option

08-19-2008, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apex06 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: edmonton Posts: 107 Casino Cash: $36575 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: sled decks i am having the same problem too dont know what to buy.... i like the idea of having a deck but seams like the truck would be tippy with 2 sleds on it wouldnt it? but with the trailer wouldnt have to worrry about that but it takes up room in my drive way to store it.... what to do....

08-19-2008, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
jeremy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: edmonton Posts: 320 Casino Cash: $204330 Thanks: 123 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: sled decks i have driven a truck with a deck and besides the weight difference, they ride the same, as tall as a sled is, the weight is low, and it is strapped down to a deck that is shackled to the tie downs in the box. i am in the same place, a friend of mine uses a car hauler!!! can haul is street rod in the summer, puts a salt shield on in winter, screw some 2x6's across capped with 2x4's so make sorta slings for the skis that hang over the edge, always nice to have a big trailer around for trips to home depot or a farmers yard for some old gem!!! but a deck nice to travel with!!! sleds out of salts way, less other crap to worry about, easier to drive in unfavorable conditions. its a toss up. __________________ JEREMY future home of new sled 05 Fusion 900 with usual adds 07 Silverado LTZ with lot of adds!!!!!! 08 Fourwinns 200 with every option

08-19-2008, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
jeremy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: edmonton Posts: 320 Casino Cash: $204330 Thanks: 123 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: sled decks or ..... how about one of those 5th wheel toy haulers!!!! do they make winter pkg ones?? __________________ JEREMY future home of new sled 05 Fusion 900 with usual adds 07 Silverado LTZ with lot of adds!!!!!! 08 Fourwinns 200 with every option

08-19-2008, 11:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Haggis Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 231 Casino Cash: $198340 Thanks: 32 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	Re: sled decks If you ride in the spring - you simply cannot beat a deck for ease of turning on tight logging roads half way up the mountain. Other benefits are sleds sit up high and stay a bit cleaner, lights never usually are a problem, no bearing issues - there are pros and cons but you would not regret buying a deck. __________________ EVERYTHING IS FOR SALE. 2003 Polaris 800 Vertical Escape - 159 track, decent shape with a few tears in seat. $5,000. Oct 11th,2008. 2001 Polaris 700 Mountain Magic Custom 141 - awesome sled with all Ken's attention to detail. $6,500. Oct 11th, 2008.

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08-19-2008, 11:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ford01 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stony Plain Posts: 4 Casino Cash: $34000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: sled decks I have a marathon deck on my 01 ford f-350 i haul 1200lbs of Quads and all my gear is stored under the deck and i have 2 flip hatchs on top for easy access to stuff in the front of the box. The deck is the way to go.

08-19-2008, 11:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
tabneil Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: stony plain Posts: 669 Casino Cash: $392010 Thanks: 160 Thanked 265 Times in 156 Posts	Re: sled decks Did the trailer for years. Bought a deck two years ago and hardly ever use the trailer anymore. In the winter its a pain in the a$$ to drive around town when you get back from riding to find a parking spot when you go for dinner or you have to park on the street and worry about the unit all night. Its nice back into a stall close to the hotel and locker up. In the summer when we are quadding its nice to, I pull a travel trailer and have the quads on the deck. Room under for gear, fuel. etc. I have a long box and I can jackknife the trailer and back the quads right off without unhooking from the travel trailer.I would recommend the deck... no plate, no maintenance, aluminum so not painting.... and people don't usually ask to borrow it or for you to haul there stuff.... __________________ You can ride with me.......but don't follow. 08 apex mtx 40th ( It's not a turbo, but has an Easy button ) 08 nytro mtx 40th 09 Outlander 800R Xt 08 Outlander 650 Xt 03 kodiak 400 (for sale) 95 Lund SV-16/ 40hp Mariner. ( Loaded, For Sale)

08-20-2008, 09:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
mb1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 209 Casino Cash: $206020 Thanks: 12 Thanked 41 Times in 31 Posts	Re: sled decks In 3 trips to revy last yr I saw 2 guys slide backwards down the road up the mtn. One crimped his rear quarter on the truck, another punched a hole in the front of his enclosed with the deck. Unless I was always going with 4 guys and had the place to store an enclosed and the $$ to buy / pull it, I'd stick to a deck. my .02

08-20-2008, 09:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
jay007 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 229 Casino Cash: $22924 Thanks: 26 Thanked 39 Times in 31 Posts	Re: sled decks What about putting a deck on a 1/2 ton, I have a 03 Dodge 1500 and have thought getting a deck, will a 1/2 ton handle it ok?? Also was wondering if a deck will scratch the truck at all? __________________ JAY007 2005 Summit 800HO 151x2, extovers, stingers, riser, 1997 Summit 670 - MBRP Can, 4 inch risers, 1983 Honda Odyssey FL250 wiseco rebuild - HELL YEAH!! 1989 - 617 formula mach 1 Mini Baja - many mods to come! Honda Magna VF750 2003 Dodge HEMI - AIRAID intake 1994 Jeep YJ 2 horses and dog. "STEP UP STEP OUT AND SEE WHAT THE F... YOUR MADE OF!!"

08-20-2008, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
tabneil Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: stony plain Posts: 669 Casino Cash: $392010 Thanks: 160 Thanked 265 Times in 156 Posts	Re: sled decks Originally Posted by jay007 What about putting a deck on a 1/2 ton, I have a 03 Dodge 1500 and have thought getting a deck, will a 1/2 ton handle it ok?? Also was wondering if a deck will scratch the truck at all? most half ton's won't be legal. GVRW of the truck is to low for weight of deck, sleds, and occupants including gear.... Would be good to go with a 3/4 ton though.... __________________ You can ride with me.......but don't follow. 08 apex mtx 40th ( It's not a turbo, but has an Easy button ) 08 nytro mtx 40th 09 Outlander 800R Xt 08 Outlander 650 Xt 03 kodiak 400 (for sale) 95 Lund SV-16/ 40hp Mariner. ( Loaded, For Sale)

08-20-2008, 11:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Summiteer Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Whitecourt, Ab Posts: 1,600 Casino Cash: $250785 Thanks: 120 Thanked 638 Times in 387 Posts	Re: sled decks Originally Posted by tabneil most half ton's won't be legal. GVRW of the truck is to low for weight of deck, sleds, and occupants including gear.... Would be good to go with a 3/4 ton though.... It can be close with a 3/4 ton. A buddy had to transfer some gear to a trailer to get past the scales on the way to Valemount a couple of years back. 2 sleds on a DECK, wife and 3 kids plus gear in a 3/4 ton superduty. Was a couple of hundred lbs over. __________________ Regards, mitch '06 800 Summit '05 400 Outlander http://www.whitecourttrailblazers.ca

08-20-2008, 11:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mike270412 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stony Plain Alberta Posts: 361 Casino Cash: $349560 Thanks: 292 Thanked 104 Times in 84 Posts	Re: sled decks I've got an STF.Real happy with it so far. __________________ 2006 Mega Cab3500/STF Deck 2008 Midwest 125 2007 Jianshe 90 2003 Outlander 400 2001 Foreman 450 2008 Crossfire 30' Toy Hauler

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