Enclosed Utility Trailers
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Tourer
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From: MX/AZ/NV
Enclosed Utility Trailers
Looking for brand opinions from owners of these style enclosed trailers.
Specifically, looking for comments on a 5x8 model/fold down rear ramp and a side door.
It would double as a camping unit also.
Las Vegas LOOK trailer dealer is offering me a good trade in price for a 2002 Carson open utility....I am almost ready to drop the hammer.
"V" nose or flat...pros or cons?...
Specifically, looking for comments on a 5x8 model/fold down rear ramp and a side door.
It would double as a camping unit also.
Las Vegas LOOK trailer dealer is offering me a good trade in price for a 2002 Carson open utility....I am almost ready to drop the hammer.
"V" nose or flat...pros or cons?...
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From: Merrimack NH
Been looking at trailers also and getting alot of opinions. Seems the most common is get a tandem axle if you can afford it. If one tire blows out, still got one left on that side to get pulled over.
Also, get bigger than you think you need. 5X8 is pretty small. Be surprised at the number of uses you come up with once you have it. Not to mention all the friends you'll have.
Also, get bigger than you think you need. 5X8 is pretty small. Be surprised at the number of uses you come up with once you have it. Not to mention all the friends you'll have.
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Been looking at trailers also and getting alot of opinions. Seems the most common is get a tandem axle if you can afford it. If one tire blows out, still got one left on that side to get pulled over.
Also, get bigger than you think you need. 5X8 is pretty small. Be surprised at the number of uses you come up with once you have it. Not to mention all the friends you'll have.
Also, get bigger than you think you need. 5X8 is pretty small. Be surprised at the number of uses you come up with once you have it. Not to mention all the friends you'll have.
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I was looking for a 5x8 this past fall and once I started looking around I went with a 7x10 soft v. The cost difference between the two is only a few hundred dollars and the extra space is worth it and then some.
I see you have concerns with the weight but I have towed mine with the wife's Hyundai Santa Fe.
I see you have concerns with the weight but I have towed mine with the wife's Hyundai Santa Fe.
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I have an MTI and have been very happy with it. I agree with the others and get one as big as you can pull. These trailers are useful for more than just hauling bikes.
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I was looking for a 5x8 this past fall and once I started looking around I went with a 7x10 soft v. The cost difference between the two is only a few hundred dollars and the extra space is worth it and then some.
I see you have concerns with the weight but I have towed mine with the wife's Hyundai Santa Fe.
I see you have concerns with the weight but I have towed mine with the wife's Hyundai Santa Fe.
With a 700 lb scooter plus gear......puts the total load at or near 2000 lbs.
My Ford Escape is rated to 3500# towing.
I am sure it would pull it fine with the higher weights.....
I sweat stopping it more than pulling it.
Now you just jacked up my purchase costs!! Thanks a bunch pal, ole buddy!!
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Open trailer, where you can stand off the trailer to tie down is a LOT different than trying to work inside a box the same size :-) get as big of trailer as you can afford, you'll be VERY glad you did!