TheFoxwasHere28

Hey everyone!

Finally decided I've had enough with my sleds getting covered in salt, slush, sand, and dirt, and many other turn-offs as a result of trailering with an open trailer. Here's the deal, I have a four place trailer, 24 feet long, 96 inches wide. Currently, my IQ 600 r doesn't fit with any other sled because of its HUGE 49 inch ski stance. This means i NEED a 101 inch wide trailer if i decide to go with side by side as opposed to staggered.

So, that leads into the next dilemma, whether i should go with staggered or side by side. My truck is already REALLY long so I'm not sure about getting an even longer trailer (staggered). Next, what is a good brand? Had a Triton, liked it, but is there a better brand out there? Any input is good input, so what are your thoughts?

Thanks!

bertschb

I bought an Interstate enclosed snowmobile trailer and I'm really happy with it. Here's a link:
SnowSport 8.5' Wide Snowmobile Trailer Located at TrailersPlus Redmond - 4RACS1921DN087124

They are wide enough for side by side loading. I ordered mine with a propane heater installed in the front which is nice. You can order it with all kinds of options (extra fuel doors, extra roof vents and lights, windows, extra man doors, etc). Wells Cargo makes a nice enclosed trailer but the dealer in my area didn't have any in stock for us to look at. We looked at one after we bought our Interstate. They seem well built as well.

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2012 Polaris Pro-RMK 800 155"
2011 Arctic Cat TZ1 Turbo LXR

TheFoxwasHere28

Cool. So is that aluminum or steel? And what would your opinion be on side by side trailers as opposed to staggered?

bertschb

Mine has a steel frame. They don't use salt on the roads here in Oregon which is really nice. Having said that, I would have bought a trailer with an aluminum frame if it was offered because it's lighter if nothing else.

I'm a noob and didn't even know you could buy a staggered trailer. I'm curious as to why they make them. Are there width restrictions in some states that don't allow for the wider side by side trailers? I can't imagine buying a staggered trailer if a side by side was allowed. A side by side trailer is long enough as it is!

Somebody will need to educate me as to the benefits of a staggered trailer. As I said, I'm new to this as well. Sorry I can't help...

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2012 Polaris Pro-RMK 800 155"
2011 Arctic Cat TZ1 Turbo LXR

BC_Dan

Staggered are narrower, you can see past them easier with smaller vehicles, they tow easier, too because of less frontal resistance.

Out west, you don't see many. You do see a lot of 27' Interstate, Haulmark, Charmac, Wells Cargo trailers. All of them work really well for the travel out here. The aluminum ones are very nice, light weight, but about a third more costly.

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TheFoxwasHere28

I was definitely considering a stagger trailer but my truck has an eight foot bed and an extended cab, which, when you combine that and a four place trailer, makes for a really long rig. That would be the only thing holding me back from stagger trailers.

Also, i think aluminum is a good way to go because its SO much lighter and a little more salt resistant. Only bad part is they are a bit more expensive...

BC_Dan

I hear you on the length. Pulling the 27' trailer with my Chevy (also 8' bed, 4 door crew cab) makes you feel like a trucker sometimes

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2007 Dragon RMK 700 155", 2008 RMK 600 155", 2006 RMK 600 144", 95 Prowler 550 2-up, 1990 Indy 650, Really OLD AC Cheetah

http://www.avalanche.org/accidents.php

TheFoxwasHere28

I know, right!?! Hahaha. A couple weeks ago i was trying to maneuver out of my buddies drive way in the woods, and it was curvy so i had a REAL hard time! So, i was just wondering if getting a longer stagger trailer would make it a lot worse

bertschb

How much longer is a typical four place staggered trailer vs. a side by side?

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2012 Polaris Pro-RMK 800 155"
2011 Arctic Cat TZ1 Turbo LXR

TheFoxwasHere28

I'd guess pretty noticeably if u think about it. Not sure exactly tho...

bertschb

BTW, the Interstate trailer is built better than most we looked at (a lot better than some we looked at). But, it's still not what I would consider high quality. They cut corners on some of the trim pieces. Kinda cheesy.

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2012 Polaris Pro-RMK 800 155"
2011 Arctic Cat TZ1 Turbo LXR

TheFoxwasHere28

Thanks for the heads up. This has been quite the process. Hahaha. How high are the ceilings usually in most inclosed trailers?

bertschb

I can't speak to other brands but the Interstate is 78" inside. Just tall enough for me to walk around without ducking. I do have to watch the openings though as they are lower than 78". I found that out the hard way!

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2012 Polaris Pro-RMK 800 155"
2011 Arctic Cat TZ1 Turbo LXR

TheFoxwasHere28

Ouch. So when it comes time to work on ur sleds, do you usually take them out of the trailer and put them on dollies or just work on them inside the trailer?

bertschb

I can do quite a bit of maintenance with them in the trailer but it's much easier working on them when they're out of the trailer. I bought a sled lift to change the oil in my wife's 4-stroke. Not really necessary but much more fun.

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2012 Polaris Pro-RMK 800 155"
2011 Arctic Cat TZ1 Turbo LXR

TheFoxwasHere28

Ya, i know how that goes. Haha. My friend got me a lift and it came in really handy when it came time rebuild the engine on my IQ 600 r