Ya, but I REALLY like the new 2017.
And this trailer would look very good being pulled by a new truck!
2017 SnoWest "ULTIMATE" Project Trailer #3,
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And this trailer would look very good being pulled by a new truck!
As long as you are getting the New 17 this year than that is awesome! The new truck is better in every way.
Camera is in hand and I am heading out to the trailer to take PHOTOS NOW..
PICTURE TIME!!
A couple things to NOTICE in this photo..
Sliding window, Fuel Passthrough door to fill sleds from gas pump
Internal Fueling door at the bottom
AND..
a new Directional LED Light Bar that has been added directly above the Self Fueling door to LIGHT up the area for fueling at night!
A couple things to NOTICE in this photo..
Sliding window, Fuel Passthrough door to fill sleds from gas pump
Internal Fueling door at the bottom
AND..
a new Directional LED Light Bar that has been added directly above the Self Fueling door to LIGHT up the area for fueling at night!
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I thought they were putting caliber slides in this trailer?
Long story on that one.
It has not happened "YET".
Let me get all the photos uploaded and I will explain in detail whats going on there.
Passenger entry side
Showing the new external LED Flood Lights, External Speakers and Stereo Antenna
Passenger entry door
Showing the directional LED Lights and External Speaker.
Showing the new external LED Flood Lights, External Speakers and Stereo Antenna
Passenger entry door
Showing the directional LED Lights and External Speaker.
Rear Entry
Here is something NEW we are testing this year.
This is a Diamond Plate hinge cover.
The idea is great, but we are not at all certain how this will stand up to the Carbides on Snowmobile Skis.
It may be that we simply need a heavier gauge to withstand the cutting or that it has to be a different material. But this is part of our agreed upon TESTING for Mirage.
We all agree that we want to cover this hinge to keep snow from turning in to HARD PACKED ICE when the rear gate is lifted. This is their latest possible solution.
For summer sport use, ATVs, RZRs, Dune Buggys, Motorcycles, this should be a slam dunk to keep dirt and mud out.
We will know this weekend how it does with Sleds!
Here is something NEW we are testing this year.
This is a Diamond Plate hinge cover.
The idea is great, but we are not at all certain how this will stand up to the Carbides on Snowmobile Skis.
It may be that we simply need a heavier gauge to withstand the cutting or that it has to be a different material. But this is part of our agreed upon TESTING for Mirage.
We all agree that we want to cover this hinge to keep snow from turning in to HARD PACKED ICE when the rear gate is lifted. This is their latest possible solution.
For summer sport use, ATVs, RZRs, Dune Buggys, Motorcycles, this should be a slam dunk to keep dirt and mud out.
We will know this weekend how it does with Sleds!
Interior, Left wall side
Showing the auxillary rear catalytic heater, Fuel door, sliding windows, Fold Down work bench, storage racks, mirror, and forward bench.
Rear Catalytic Heater.
We discovered the HUGE benefit of this little addition a few years ago in testing at Togwotee Mountain Lodge, where after using the trailer day after day the ice buildup in the rear of the trailer became an issue and generating enough HEAT in the rear to keep the sleds quickly melted out was a challenge. When Mirage added this heater, that problem vanished!
AND.
After a particularly COLD RIDE, this heater was FABULOUS in giving a Cold Body some much needed DIRECT HEAT to get warmed up fast!
Showing the auxillary rear catalytic heater, Fuel door, sliding windows, Fold Down work bench, storage racks, mirror, and forward bench.
Rear Catalytic Heater.
We discovered the HUGE benefit of this little addition a few years ago in testing at Togwotee Mountain Lodge, where after using the trailer day after day the ice buildup in the rear of the trailer became an issue and generating enough HEAT in the rear to keep the sleds quickly melted out was a challenge. When Mirage added this heater, that problem vanished!
AND.
After a particularly COLD RIDE, this heater was FABULOUS in giving a Cold Body some much needed DIRECT HEAT to get warmed up fast!
Sliding Window and thermostat.
One of the things we are going to try this year is replacing the stock thermostat with an intelligent one connected to a Cellular WiFi Hot Spot we will install in the trailer.
WHY you ask?
We want to see what its like to be able to REMOTELY turn ON the heater in advance of our arrival at the end of the day.
More often than not our SnoWest Forum group rolls in to the trailer at dusk.
Its COLD and its DARK.
We think it would be nothing short of Awesome to be able to park the sleds beside the trailer, and walk into a TOASTY WARM trailer to relax, rewarm, get changed, and then load the sleds up for a ride home!
One of several Fold Up work benches!
It is SO nice to have FLAT SPACES to put stuff on while getting suited up and after the ride is over, not to mention when you are Wrenching on a broken sled!
One of the things we are going to try this year is replacing the stock thermostat with an intelligent one connected to a Cellular WiFi Hot Spot we will install in the trailer.
WHY you ask?
We want to see what its like to be able to REMOTELY turn ON the heater in advance of our arrival at the end of the day.
More often than not our SnoWest Forum group rolls in to the trailer at dusk.
Its COLD and its DARK.
We think it would be nothing short of Awesome to be able to park the sleds beside the trailer, and walk into a TOASTY WARM trailer to relax, rewarm, get changed, and then load the sleds up for a ride home!
One of several Fold Up work benches!
It is SO nice to have FLAT SPACES to put stuff on while getting suited up and after the ride is over, not to mention when you are Wrenching on a broken sled!
Forward changing "mirror", 2nd fuel door, 2nd window, forward bench.
Forward bench in relation to the front exit ramp
Forward bench in relation to the front exit ramp
Forward work bench on Right Side of the trailer nose.
Notice the addition of a new USB Charging Station next to the AC outlet!
This is one of the things we asked for multiple times over the last few years.
At the end of the day EVERYONE wants to recharge their Phone the moment they come off the mountain and it was always a fight to see who got the 2 USB ports that came with the trailer previously. Add radios, GoPros and other goodies to the Power Seeking Mix, and it was a MESS before. NO MORE!!
Now we have a nice table and power ports for everything!
Honestly guys, its LITTLE THINGS like this that will make the trailer SO MUCH more enjoyable to have and use!!
Notice the addition of a new USB Charging Station next to the AC outlet!
This is one of the things we asked for multiple times over the last few years.
At the end of the day EVERYONE wants to recharge their Phone the moment they come off the mountain and it was always a fight to see who got the 2 USB ports that came with the trailer previously. Add radios, GoPros and other goodies to the Power Seeking Mix, and it was a MESS before. NO MORE!!
Now we have a nice table and power ports for everything!
Honestly guys, its LITTLE THINGS like this that will make the trailer SO MUCH more enjoyable to have and use!!
The boot drying rack now has GLOVE DRYERS in between!
4 sets of boots and 4 pair of gloves will all fit snugly in there for drying or Pre-Warming on a frosty cold morning!
Dual changing benches!
With Cupholders, Phone Holders and USB Charging ports!
4 sets of boots and 4 pair of gloves will all fit snugly in there for drying or Pre-Warming on a frosty cold morning!
Dual changing benches!
With Cupholders, Phone Holders and USB Charging ports!
On the outside the stereo box / Hot Box looks the same.
But when you open it you will discover a new HELMET rack!
This is a heated drying box with a drip grill on the bottom.
Hot air enters from the top left and exits through a vent in the bottom right.
But when you open it you will discover a new HELMET rack!
This is a heated drying box with a drip grill on the bottom.
Hot air enters from the top left and exits through a vent in the bottom right.
No changes for the Stereo for 2017
Front exit ramp with all benches and tables in the STORED position for travel.
Three Benches folded down and Work Benches down.
Forward Workbench, 4 port USB and 2 port AC outlets.
Best place to WORK on things in the trailer.
Light switches for inside and outside of the trailer.
Best place to WORK on things in the trailer.
Light switches for inside and outside of the trailer.
Dual changing benches
NEW Cupholders, 4 port USB Outlet and pocket for phones or small devices for charging!
NEW Cupholders, 4 port USB Outlet and pocket for phones or small devices for charging!
