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AdamO · 08-14-2006, 01:38 PM

What is the easiest way to trailer a sled w/o reverse?

PolarisINDY500 · 08-14-2006, 01:50 PM

the only way i know how is to drive it on the (tilt) trailer. then when you want to get it off, tilt the trailer down, and pull the sled off.

ive even put my sled in the back of my truck...same thing, except you need to find a few guys to lift the sled, or find a snow pile to drive the sled on, or use your dads motorcycle ramps

AdamO · 08-14-2006, 01:54 PM

do the little dollies on wheels work for moving a sled on/off a trailer?

PolarisINDY500 · 08-14-2006, 02:00 PM

the dollies that go under each ski, and the track? unless you have a good way of attaching them to the ski/track, i wouldnt suggest using them. its really not that difficult to pull your sled off the trailer. most of the momentum you get will have enough "oomph" to pull it back far enough (when your in the snow).

the only thing that does suck is when your not on snow, and trying to pull it off. the sled doesnt move as easy on concrete

ITriumph · 08-14-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PolarisINDY500

the only thing that does suck is when your not on snow, and trying to pull it off. the sled doesnt move as easy on concrete

That's because you have a desk job...lmao

Like he said though. I wouldn't recommend dollies. It's not that hard to yank a sled off the trailer. Just make sure yur not standin on ice. I've had the happen.

BRPforlife · 08-14-2006, 03:37 PM

Some larger 3 or 4 place enclosed trailers have a drive off ramp. But if you're talking about an aluminum 2 place than the easiest way to get them off is to go to the gym and start bulking up. Or you could drive your truck in reverse and slam of the brakes! (Warning: Previous method may label you as an idiot)

SSnthe10s · 08-14-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BRPforlife

Some larger 3 or 4 place enclosed trailers have a drive off ramp. But if you're talking about an aluminum 2 place than the easiest way to get them off is to go to the gym and start bulking up. Or you could drive your truck in reverse and slam of the brakes! (Warning: Previous method may label you as an idiot)

lol iv done it. and iv seen it doen in videos.

I_R_Josh · 08-14-2006, 05:43 PM

another method is also to just drive off the front corner of the trailer. Just make sure you hit the throttle hard enough that the back of the tunnel doesn't drop onto the trailer. This isn't a preferred method but it'll work.

PolarisINDY500 · 08-14-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ITriumph

That's because you have a desk job...lmao

hey hey hey...

IndianRvrShiver · 08-14-2006, 05:49 PM

We have a tilt trailer with plastic ski guides and a track mat. The guides allow the skis to move with minimum friction and they also keep you from tearing up the decking/plywood with the carbides. The track mats stop damage from the picks! We drive them right on & with the trailer tilted, a good yank will easily unload it!

AvroAero · 08-14-2006, 05:50 PM

If you're really lazy you could just pull it far enough so the track is on the floor, put the parking breaking, on the sled, on. Then pull the trailer ahead.

Thats only with tilt. Don't load your sleds backwards on the trailer. To much weight on the back pulls up on the tongue and traction on the rear axle is lost.

big bore king · 08-14-2006, 08:28 PM

Install reverse. Youwill find many uses for it besides unloading off the trailer. I personally like to lead my buddys down an old narrow trail then decide I went the wrong way, Throw it in reverse and turn around then watch them yank there arse's off turning there sleds around.:

: They would give there first born for reverse by the end of the day.

IndianRvrShiver · 08-14-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by big bore king

Install reverse. Youwill find many uses for it besides unloading off the trailer. I personally like to lead my buddys down an old narrow trail then decide I went the wrong way, Throw it in reverse and turn around then watch them yank there arse's off turning there sleds around.:

: They would give there first born for reverse by the end of the day.

A handgun would be cheaper!!

big bore king · 08-14-2006, 09:01 PM

You fellas want to lead or follow this winter?

**smallengineguy** · 08-14-2006, 10:20 PM

The plastic ski guides are the best idea, the sleds come right off with minimal effort.

ITriumph · 08-15-2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by big bore king

You fellas want to lead or follow this winter?

Your turf or mine?...

This could work in both of our best interest...lmfao

rgoers · 08-19-2006, 09:17 PM

The plastic slides make it a LOT easier!!! Just don't try to walk on them...

If it were between slides and reverse, I'd toss in a few extra bucks and go with reverse! You'll never regret it. I have reverse on both of my heavy sleds. My 1980 Jag only weighs 300 (or so) pounds, so it's not too hard to turn it around.

BC_Dan · 08-19-2006, 10:53 PM

I use the dollies to load my sleds all the time onto my 2-place trailer, when the skis hit the trailer, the dollies stop, the skis go right on. Works great, especially on asphalt. I don't have the type that tie onto the ski, just the caster type. You have to be careful on a slope, you will slide downhill pretty quick. I even use the caster dollies to start my sleds onto the ramp of the enclosed trailer, saves scratching the pavement around the house and saves wear and tear on the runners...

**RJ Gleason** · 08-20-2006, 07:56 AM

Since I usually load from the lawn anyway, I have a section of old track that I lay down before the trailer to provide tractrion once the sled gets part way on and only the rear of the track is trying to drive the sled forward. Just fold the half section of track and toss it into the trailer or the back of the truck.

brown435 · 08-20-2006, 11:53 PM

What do you use for the plastic tracks I know they make them ... but would old tires, truck bed liners work?