Slow Joe

It is a bit of a relief to know Iam not the only one that is not sure whats legal.LOL Joe

True but I thought that the higher octane such as 91 did not contain ethanol at the price you should think it would be coming out like Goldslager.Joe

Yea my original understanding of this when i asked a guy at a service centre was it was legal behind a fifth or a gooseneck but yes i did mean bumper pull "only a saying"  behind a pickup two in the rear '"that will make the girls wince".Make no mistake straight Joe

13 minutes ago, Puzzleboy said:

My last 2 were quite good, but I never calculated actual mpg.  Will do, next time out. 

They technically run on 87 fuel, but on the fuel cap it states "use 91 octane if fuel has ethanol in it".  Not sure if I understand that one..... but lots of guys run 87 with no issues.  

My understanding is the ethanol based fuels burn a bit leaner I suppose if you were spending long periods of time on the loud handle lake runnin or Grand Ouvert in the La belle Province it might matter more like Bombi covering their butts.

I see in the regs Odot 1 "Drive a vehicle pulling a double trailer" I have seen this more frequently in the last couple years on the highways pickup truck with a camper trailer with a boat trailer tagging along, so is that a illegal practice or they just breezed thru under the radar as it were.Joe 

2 minutes ago, Puzzleboy said:

I used to always calculate my sled's mileage, to know the range.  The new ones have become so miserly though, I haven't bothered. 

I'll check next time out, it is worth noting here. 

Would like to know about the 1200 Doos I have never rode with one in the group on a long haul are they reg fuel runners.

No B.S real world numbers any make any model reasonably current platforms, for me non turbo 1100 Regular fuel Meow mid to upper teens never more not what I consider stellar but way better than my two smoke days of yesteryear.Cheap ass Joe

20 minutes ago, odot1 said:

Yes to the modified A licences for the larger 5th wheels and the big RVs.   

Regular A licence:

• Any combination of truck/tractor and trailer with a Manufacturer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (MGVWR) of at least 4600 kg; and
• A full air brake system on both the truck/tractor and trailer.

Restricted Class A licence:

• Any combination of truck/tractor and trailer with a Manufacturer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (MGVWR) of at least 4600 kg; and
• Trailer is not equipped with air brakes.

So essentially its a bit of weight but also a separate full braking system.   

So to acquire that license is it the same as class A as far as medical exam,re writing tests, do you have to take a road test to get this I had never heard of this class of license interested to know if the winters dont improve here I might have to buy a huge RV and trailer and head to Inuvik or Alaska for 6 months of the year,wearing different apparel  than snow birds, fur hat, bid snow pants ,sorrels,and a sun lamp.Frozen Joe

52 minutes ago, Puzzleboy said:

"Sorry officer, trailer is locked, and the keys are up at the destination".  

Actually, Odot, would the officer not have to ask the owner's permission, legally, to open the trailer?  Unless something was visibly wrong from the exterior? 

 

Good point no doubt, but thats like high consumption of alcohol  would likely come with some side effects that might be less than desirable, IE I have glaucoma  officer i left the paper work at home honest.Smokin Joe

22 hours ago, revrnd said:

Saw a POS little utility trailer behind a Tahoe on Sat' carrying 2 gas cans (strapped in). Looked like it was made from that perforated angle 'metal' (I wouldn't call it iron). I think the trailer I built for behind my Ranger was built better.

How about in the summer time mini van full, Thule carry all on the roof,and a 20 plus foot cuddy cabin boat flyin down the 400 draggin ass i just shudder get over in the granny lane where i an bail for the rhubarb if needed and pray to get up to the sticks without incident,Cam Wolley where are you?Slow Lane Joe

12 hours ago, Stoney said:

I was actually referring to the RV's, the larger ones, with a 20 to 30 foot trailer in tow.....when you consider the length and weight, its is quite the set up.

How true Stoney I have been practically blown off the road by large motorhomes towing big enclosed trailers or dragging full size crew cab pickups behind them runnin well past legal speed limit and I dont think most have any higher class drivers license and no yearly safety's required let alone some dressed in Hawaiian shirts,trousers pulled up to their chin,white loafers,disabled parking pass in the window making me look young at 64.Old Slow Joe

1 hour ago, Puzzleboy said:

Might give insurance companies an "out" also if a large payment was on the table. 

This is one of my greatest fears,its a what if but get in a accident and there is a fatality your world could come crashing down if you were running over the limit weight wise for your RGVW  and or your trailer (if equipped with brakes) is found unfit I guarantee as Puzzleboy said your insurance company would likely leave you hung out to dry,i prefer to be safe rather than sorry my 2500 Rado and enclosed trailer are going in on Thursday for Yellow stickers.Joe

Iam unclear as to what trailers require a safety certification(yellow sticker)is it just a weight thing or whether or not it has factory braking system this of course is for snowmobile trailers and if the trailer is required to  have a sticker is the tow vehicle, reference is being made to cargo style snowmobile trailers and or cargo trailers used for personal use.Joe 

When trailering with a enclosed whether it be a clam shell style or more along the lines of a cargo unit what is the law on securing your sleds and gas can,s tow behind sleds etc in particular the sled itself.Joe  

9 hours ago, Blackstar said:

As good as the 1200 is, it is not as much fun as the turbo Cat and the Doo also feels heavier because the steering effort is higher. The weight difference only matters if you are lifting the sled.

Cat had the clutches working well by the '15's but due to the reputation of eating belts, they jumped to the Teams. The Team clutches work ok, but they give up performance, slower and less top end. Add a clutch kit.

I seen a '16 Turbo LTD on Facebook beginning of the week with 800kms asking $8500. I wouldn't sell my '15 for that and those LTD's came with the QS3 shocks. Good deals out there.

Wow thats a deal for sure,my initial search started for a ZR 5000 basically a newer updated version of what i ride now seems people like them and hang on to them or they didnt sell many as they are few and far between on the Kijiji and priced at near retail,the turbo versions seemed a way better deal considering the sticker price at the local dealer for new and to have a extra thrust on them days where overflow on the lakes comes into play the weight difference is not that big so why not indulge myself and see what all this turbo hoop la is about considering I started sleddin on a 12/3 Ski doo i would like to finish off on a higher note.LOL Joe 

2 minutes ago, Srxfasterapex said:

why not look into the apex with the power steering?

I have in fact tried one the steering effort was insignificant even with a lot of carbide,they are a very capable sled no doubt I found the ride overall quite harsh and the fella that owned it had it set for himself and we were fairly close on girth,I tend to stick with as iam sure most do a manufacture that has gave me decent reliability.Thanks Joe

Stoney my 12 is a non turbo considerably less HP than the turbo the clutching may not be what I would call spot on but has been basically a non issue belt life has been quite acceptable and no I have never scattered one,and yes i do want to go with turbo on the next one.Joe

Thanks Kev there is quite a difference in used pricing,some really attractively priced low mile 16,s around whereas the seventeens are still holding some high values,I appreciate your input on the Yamaha models but they are over my budget for a turbo charged unit at this time armed with this clutching information the hunt starts pricing Iam sure will sharpen up as the season stretches out,I have had such good luck with the Cat 4 stroke that I prefer to stick with it thru the next sled,the sled after that if iam still kickin will likely be Yamaha or at least Yamaha powered I sure wish that the power steering that Yamaha has would have bleed thru into the Cat sleds would have been nice for my old arthritic shoulders LOL. Joe

Ok thanks now what are the differences I see a Team boss and a team rapid does this make a sixteen undesirable i have no intentions of altering the sled past stock other than studding I keep my sleds a average of six years and average 3 to 4 K a season.

Hello everyone new to this forum,Iam looking for some input I currently ride a 12 procross chassis 1100 non turbo its been a great sled very few issues and its getting long on the tooth(high miles) time to move on,I cant afford to buy off the showroom floor and see so many good deals on low mile units out there and considering a completely stock turbo version of the same engine  from some research it appears that the early ones were prone to issues,my question is what years did the "bugs" get straightened out where should I focus my hunt any assistance to point me in a direction appreciated.Joe