Durable off pavement sxs trailers?
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turbo392
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Not too sure but it won't have any aluminum on it.
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Ya that's what I figured.
Stompin Tom
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Focus on the tires, depending on the size of trailer you should be able to get at least a 225-75R15 tire in an 8 ply. Dont go cheap on the rubber, a Goodyear Marathon in that size will run you around 200.00 per but your in much better shape with it. If your trailer has 16" rubber its pretty easy to find a 10ply.
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Good advice Tom. thanks for the input.
I've always hated dragging trailers around and have always had quads that fit in the truck but now the new side by side won't fit.
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Needed more of a utility one so I went with a can am defender hd8. Was going to go Yamaha but the single cylinder just doesn't do it for me.
tripster
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I used to tow an enclosed service trailer on the logging roads in SW BC and actual trailer tires do not fair to well with the sharp rocks usually found on our roads. I used to use LT all terrain tires but you have to make sure they are rated at least 10% higher weight capacity than the trailer tires to keep the cvse happy.
neilsleder
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Custom built heavy duty trailer, built to the way you want it! Pm me!
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kingkris06
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just a sxs so 6x10 ish , kind of a small trailer to have electric brakes ? you might have to order from factory to get brakes . rainbow trailers is prob only one ive seen that small .
Make your own trailer be way better than junk anybody sell s . I run 16 Inch light truck tires they are way better. I run Dana 60 wheel hubs with truck leaf springs . U can go as fast as u want on logging roads never have problem.
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Ya it is pretty small but I have several miles of 17% hills I come down and not having a jake on the pickup sucks lol
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I just don't have the skills or time for a trailer project at the moment.
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neil sleder. would go that route but the distance is a thing unfortunately.
tripster
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Not sure where you are in bc but these guys make a decent trailer and will build custom
Cdnfireman
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I'd find a good quality trailer with a solid structure. ( ie: full length steel tube or channel frame, strong cross members , pressure treated 2x6 deck).
I'd then replace the 3500lb axle and springs with a 5000lb axle and springs (springs, not torflex) with shocks and brakes, and get good quality 15" rubber with load range d tires.
The 5k suspension with shocks gives you great durability, 15" wheels allow for larger hubs, brakes and better rubber, yet won't be so stiff that it pounds everything to pieces like a heavier (7k axle,16" wheel) setup would.
While you're at it, install greaseable shackle bolts, replace the lights with sealed LED units, solder and heat shrink all wiring connections and you'd have a worry free trailer that would last you a very long time.
I'd then replace the 3500lb axle and springs with a 5000lb axle and springs (springs, not torflex) with shocks and brakes, and get good quality 15" rubber with load range d tires.
The 5k suspension with shocks gives you great durability, 15" wheels allow for larger hubs, brakes and better rubber, yet won't be so stiff that it pounds everything to pieces like a heavier (7k axle,16" wheel) setup would.
While you're at it, install greaseable shackle bolts, replace the lights with sealed LED units, solder and heat shrink all wiring connections and you'd have a worry free trailer that would last you a very long time.
rzrgade
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An Aluma aluminum trailer would not scare me ... Owned a few .. Very we'll built . If you spring it to heavy ... Any trailer wil literally shake to bits on a pot hole / rough road.
The suspension should be in balance with the load ...!
Over sprung ,will destroy it in no time .
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The suspension should be in balance with the load ...!
Over sprung ,will destroy it in no time .
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Cdnfireman
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Torflex are ok as long as they're new. They can sag as they age and they're unserviceable. I've seen them get sloppy and loose as well. With a spring suspension particularly one with wet shackles, you can maintain them, and you have better unloaded ride and often better travel. Torflex are also much more expensive to replace. Manufacturers like them because it's a quick and easy install.
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One thing with aluminum is when it cracks it's very hard to fix! The road grime and salt gets into the crack and make it almost impossible to weld. And it will crack.
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