[eonicman]

Good day, all,
I have an aluminum trailer that I use for my ATVs and I wanted to use it for my new (studded tracks) snowmobiles.
I was thinking of dropping plywood on the deck and adding traction mats & rails so that could use the same trailer. I don't plan at this point to do a lot of trailering with the sleds as my house is located near great trails. Truthfully, this is mostly for the first time pick-up from the dealer but who knows in the future. Here is a picture of the trailer / the ramp had broken off and has since been rewelded. Thanks in advance for any feedback you can offer. Cheers!

 

[BC_Dan]

How are you securing the sled to the trailer?

 

[eonicman]

How are you securing the sled to the trailer?

Well... I had planned to ratchet strap them down. That was the initial plan.

 

[BC_Dan]

That will work. They do make ski tie-downs where a bar spanning both skis bolts to the deck so the front is very stationary. There used to be a few companies that made them, but now all I see online are the pretty expensive ones. The clamps are a bit more convenient, but if you ratchet front and back, you should be fine.

 

[snowmoer]

I would just put some ski guides and track mat on. Skip the plywood. The guides and mat can stay on year round. Just drive the ATV over them. That is what I did with my open trailer.

Trailer Configuration (caliberproductsinc.com)

 

[kccats]

I agree you can buy ski guides or cut a truck bed cover
And no on plywood, just bolt rubber!
As for tie downs if you locate where you can simply drill a 1/2 hole in center
Then a square of steel with a nut welded in center hole and then 2 or 4 holes in corners to bolt it up from bottom!
I use 1/2 x 8" eye bolts with just a piece of unistrut across the skis
and even same at back for a rear strap!