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Northern Tool Sled Dollies on sale

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Thought I'd share the deal, $30 for 1500lb dollies. If you do a google search you can probably find a free shipping code too. I'm on my second set, these are decent, just don't roll your sled down your rough driveway, eventually they'll fold up and break off the wheels. If you are just looking for something to move your sled around your smooth garage surface, these will work great. I'm in no way affiliated with Northern Tool BTW.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...duct_6970_200127324_200127324&issearch=124696
 
They sucked for my sleds, I have a poly floor which is pretty smooth and now it's gouged up from the sleds falling off of those POS dollies. I think they might work for v-shaped skis, if anyone wants some I've got two free sets just pay the freight.http://www.suregripdollies.com/ will be my next set, 3 times as much but they're awesome.
 
My only complaint with sure grip ones is they aren't good for moving your sled sideways around the garage floor. That and I mauled one of the ski dollies loading up at 5am half awake last year. Nothing that couldn't be bent back into place. Strange things happen at the end of my driveway at 5am when there's 3ft of new at baker and I haven't had my coffee fix.

Either way, no dollies are perfect, Northern Tools definitely are flawed, but they are cheap. So if you don't care so much about repositioning them, skis falling off, or long moves they work great for basic shifting your sled around the garage a couple feet.
 
My dad has a pair of those dollys, they suck ***. they never kept the skis in the groove and the rear one never stayed under the track. Worthless POS in my opinion.

On the other hand, I've had a pair of Pro Caddyz for 6 years and they've been frickin GREAT. Just picked up 2 pairs of the semi-pro caddyz from manufacturer's supply for like 50.00 each shipped.

http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/SPROCADDY.html
 
If they don't have them already, put some weather stripping on the sides of the center groove. That or some of that insulating foam strip stuff. Works like a charm. Though you do need a center keel ski with these, though a little modding shouldn't be too hard to make fit. That way they don't slide off.

As for the rear, I never use the one that comes with them. I get a big caster from the hardware store and mount it to a piece of 2x10 about 2 ft long. Makes it nice and easy to get the sled up onto it. I also put some other wood pieces on top so that it isn't hitting on the paddles. Though, it makes putting it on a pain sometimes....

Just some FYI... glad you finally made the change tom. Nothing like being able to move the sled around sideways... or doing a complete 180 with it in the garage....
 
I built my own... 2x6 on the bottom, 2x4 on the top. Simmons ride on the 2x4, carbides don't touch the wood or the ground.

Get some swivel casters, screw those to the 2x6.

Furniture dolly for hte track.
 
Harbour Freight has furniture dollies on sale all the time. 2x3 ft for the track and 10"x14" work great for the skis. The smaller ones are already carpeted. Got all three under 50 bucks.
 
I too think the ones from Northern Tool are total pieces of garbage. I gave them away and felt bad so I made my friend take a 12 pack so he would not hate me.

What was wrong with them?
The skis slip out and the wheels catch on everything or just bind, they would continually slip out - I even put sheet rubber on them, and the wheels would still bind up and slip off. So completely aggravating. Total POS!

I also had some that were very similar in design, but they had hard double wheels/furniture casters on them - those actually worked quite well - much better than I expected, and I would recommend them!

I have a forklift now, and specially made pallets.
 
My friend has a set of those caddies and they seem pretty nice for the most part, but they do have their limits... smooth hard surface only:(

Has anybody tried a set of these from Timbersled?

http://www.timbersled.com/AllTerrainWheels.htm

Kinda like the sure grip dollies but a lot bigger and a different attachment method...
 
Snowmark said:
i carry one of these which also came from NT...http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200137874_200137874
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SnowMark....i have that same winch, bought mine at Menards. I had to "mod" mine though :) I took the steel cable off and put 1" wide nylon strap on it. You can get move length and its lighter that way. I also too the steel hooks off it. I have a nice little bag I keep mine it.

Your really not boondocking untill you need a winch to get out :) Yes I have used it! Eric
 
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that's an idea, taking the steel cable off for a nylon.....(tho i carry 150 ft of strap in the trunk)....wonder if there is a trade off in having only nylon strap vs steel cable on the unit, wouldn't mind losing weight......mine is strapped under the hood next to my brake rotor (M7), riveted some tie down loops to the floor....it has saved me many times but you push it a little farther knowing that you can always winch it if needed

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Snowmark said:
that's an idea, taking the steel cable off for a nylon.....(tho i carry 150 ft of strap in the trunk)....wonder if there is a trade off in having only nylon strap vs steel cable on the unit, wouldn't mind losing weight......mine is strapped under the hood next to my brake rotor (M7), riveted some tie down loops to the floor....it has saved me many times but you push it a little farther knowing that you can always winch it if needed
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We need to ride together one of these days. I think we would have a blast. I also have 100' of rope, I use 10mm climbing cord thats rated at some crazy number like 7500 lbs.
Do you pack snowshoes? The one time I needed them to hike out I didnt have them, Now I carry them on every trip :) Eric
 
Mule said:
I built my own... 2x6 on the bottom, 2x4 on the top. Simmons ride on the 2x4, carbides don't touch the wood or the ground.

Get some swivel casters, screw those to the 2x6.

Furniture dolly for hte track.
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Hey Mule-
Got any pics of your homemade sled dollies? I'm about to make my own but wondering if I could get the whole set cheaper. I bought 12 2" casters and 2x10 for a grand total of about $60. Just gotta cut the wood and screw the casters on.
 
For anyone having problems with there dollys slipping out, simply add two straps on each dolly with a snap(backpack style), run one strap in front and one behind the spindle, this will keep them from slipping out. The straps can be built for under $10 bucks. You could even make one for the skid if you need. :beer;

I can take a picture of mine if wanted. :cool:
 
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