Stoney

On 8/30/2016 at 11:56 PM, Puzzleboy said:

Boats are certainly more aerodynamic than sled trailers, but I'm also towing 7000 lbs. 

I have never seen a van-style trailer cheaper than a 2 place clamshell..... but have seen lots of 7' wide van trailers with only 2 sleds in them, in diagonally, reversed, upside down......

I know when I went from towing an open type car hauler to an enclosed trailer, there was a big difference in the effort it took to tow almost the same weight. 

4 hours ago, atc said:

I have been towing good size travel trailers past couple years. My 2015 f150 was hands down the least stable to date.

But this tank doesn't even know the trailer is there 

Looking good!

How convenient.....

Must have been caused by aceon/enbridge installing the gas line right beside it. 

Old community cycle as well. 

I thought Doo already teamed up with Ronald McDonald

10 hours ago, Taillight said:

these trailer are so expensive. I was holding out for all aluminum. found an old style triton 4 place covered, the problem is the top is faded. I don't know if I could paint it or wrap it. don't want to spend more than a grand to wrap or paint. I'm on the fence to buy it now cheaply or wait till October ish to see what else comes on the market. but then I could run the risk of paying more...

but I also need the storage now...

Trailers seem to generally be an easy sell, if priced reasonable, so buy it and sell if something else comes around. 

8 hours ago, Puzzleboy said:

This.

I tow 7000 lbs routinely with a Grand Cherokee with no issues.  I'd say something was wrong with that Ford. 

 

Well, it is a Ford after all....

If I'm not mistaken, you tow a boat, totally different than towing an enclosed trailer. 

8 hours ago, Puzzleboy said:

Well of course the aero and weight load will be less..... but like I said, do you not buy trailers for the functionality?  If somebody has issues towing an 8.5 wide trailer.... perhaps they shouldn't be on the road. 

 

For most applications, either size can work, comes down to your choice. 

I know towing for some can be a nail bitter when certain conditions come about, so if the slightly narrower trailer tows better, is cheaper and fits the bill, have at er. 

8 hours ago, Blackstar said:

I had a Haulmark 8.5 x 25 V-nose 4 place. It was a steel frame trailer and weighed 4300 lbs empty.

It was a deck over with a beaver tail and the interior space was great. But the height and weight made it way too much for my F150. It pushed all over the road and when you caught a cross wind with that thing you had better be hanging on tight. Behind my f350 it was ok, still a handful but manageable. But it scared me too many times with the half ton and I sold it for the 7.5.

The 7.5 is 2000 lbs lighter and a lot shorter. It pulls easy with a half ton with 3 sleds inside.

You obviously have a problem with your half ton tow vehicle

6 hours ago, Puzzleboy said:

Easier to tow?  If your tow vehicle can handle a 7 foot wide trailer, but not an 8.5 wide one....... the trailer is the least of your troubles!  And if you need extended mirrors, no big issue. 

I don't see snowmobiles getting narrower anytime soon, so I can't fathom not being able to park two of them side by side.  That's just me. 

 

Who said anything about the tow vehicle....a trailer that is not as wide will tow easier, with any tow vehicle....been stated by many that have towed them, personally I have no experience. 

22 hours ago, soupkid said:

I hope that the southern area get lots of snow.

this way the weekend warriors will stay the fuck off our trails !!!! 

Lol...last year was bad for sure for the Sudbury area!

5 hours ago, Puzzleboy said:

Get an 8.5' wide trailer.  I honestly have no idea why a snowmobiler would buy a trailer any narrower.  I laugh when I see the guys backing them in, etc. 

Narrow trailer is easier to tow. 

Also use to be quite the saving when you bought one that was narrow....I know there was when I bought my car trailer years ago, glad I went with the wider one, I was considering the narrow version to save a few bucks. 

57 minutes ago, 2strokemerc said:

If I was a biker I wouldn't ride the QEW or 401 within the GTA.

I think I too would be rather selective where I rode my bike.

Would you consider doing the job yourself?

Rent a mini ex.

Buy some concrete sealer, foundation wrap, perf. drain pipe, some gravel....and off you go.

Walnut tree is bearing nuts this....going to be a good winter!

Yep, nice little summer storm rolling through!

Did not seem like it rained all that hard or much, but the amount of water in the ditches, driveway and lawn, sure told another story....the Holland River should be topped back up for a few days, she was looking real dry lately!

A few things come to mind:

Money spent on my toy car/drag car

Not buying a house sooner

Not having kids sooner

Can't say I regret Sledding yet....

On 6/8/2016 at 3:24 AM, Puzzleboy said:

So the parks will be full of Pakis (I mean, new Canadians) for the next two years....... great. 

Gonna write my Libtard MP about this discriminatory practice...... They're basically saying, no free admission for white people in 2018. 

I guess you have not been on any long weekends lately....

On 6/8/2016 at 3:29 AM, Puzzleboy said:

Anybody know for sure if Provincial parks will also be free, for camping, etc.? 

My dad would be thrilled..... he just got a new fifth wheel, and still blames Bob Rae for cancelling free camping for seniors......

Seniors get a great discount as it is...not free, but a great deal compared to full pop.

Now if they happened to also be handicapped as well....ever better yet!

Yep, read that article actually not too long ago....education & making the right choice is key.

Great comparison he mentioned is gas vs diesel.....the never ending saga...

First question, why are all cops self righteous assholes 

Great informative pinned thread to have back!

Thank you!!!

It'll livin up as time passes....really is not too many places as open as this. With Zoso gone and a better set of ground rules, things should stay civil for the most part.

4 hours ago, DAVE said:

Lt is a truck tire...st is a trailer tire...if your trailer is stored alot...especially outside....its best to cover the tires so they dont crack and dryout and take the weight off them as well.

Yep, that is correct....I covered them, but never supported the trailer with stands. I am assuming the premature cracking/splitting is part of the reason they were recalled.

The LT gives you the weight ratings you need for TT and the extra speed rating that some want, majority of ST are only rated for 65 mph.

x4....great info from one of the down to earth guys!

My tires are three seasons old, but just found out there was a recall on them for possible issues, so I wonder if they would have lasted longer had they not been recalled.

LT tires seem to be a popular choice for those looking to upgrade their trailer tires.

Ended up buying some tires online from PA.

Trailer King II, radial tire with the load rating I was after.

Not the cheapest option or the most expensive, but they look okay....I guess we will see, but with them being a travel trailer tire that sees not a great deal of revolutions and lots of storage time, I wonder how long any trailer tire lasts.

1 hour ago, Stud boy said:

Did you ask the trailer place for a price? That's what I did last time, and they were a better price then one of our local tire shops. 

No, I was hoping to get something more local....trailer place is about an hour away.

I did call one other local trailer place though, they do not sell tires.....do not want get involved with selling tires, they referred me to tire shop.

Thanks George.

Crappy I have inquired with, they sell the same as Princess, just more money, but Crappy seems to have them in stock..

Princess is an online order only for the size I want.

Newmarket Tire & Mag sell them too, as does Duffs...found out today.

Also found out that my Trailer had a recall on the tires that came on it, which are from the factory, but looks like the recall might have expired, calling the manufacture tomorrow to see what the deal is, I was never contacted about it, but I bought the trailer after the recall was issued, so not sure how that plays out.