Beavertail??

[slopoke]

I am in the market for an enclosed trailer and I see that some trailers have the beavertail option as included or not included. What is a beavertail, and do I really need the option? Thanks!

 

[IdahoMike]

On a beavertail trailer the back of the trailer is sloped to provide for a less steep ramp angle. It is generally found it Tri Sport type trailers that will haul automobiles along with any toys you might have.

 

[F-Bomb]

Sloped bum so your rear door approach angle is less steep...another hidden benie is that the snow and ice melt runs down and out the back if you just get it all past the apex.

 

[Olie3170]

Beaver tails, or dove tails are nice. imo they are the way to go. Many trailers have them standard, and other have them as options. Not only does it make your hinge point closer to the ground but it makes your ramp longer, and it makes it slope into the trailer further. The best part is making your ramp angle less steep, and better for draining water like F-Bomb said. If you are trying to fit something taller in them like a side by side then they also give you more clearance at the door opening.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[vdo1948]

Understand the positives. My question has always been; Does a sled that is part on and part off the beaver tail tie down solidly and stay in place? I would think that a sled loaded from the front and tied down in the beaver tail would try to slide towards the back if not really well tied down and I was never sure you could really tie them down well crossing the apex. Am I all wet?

 

[Olie3170]

I've never heard of that problem before. The beavertail isnt so dramatic that you should have problems like that. Alot of guys dont even notice the beavertail until I point it out to them. The way the track contours to the surface below it, I wouldnt see any issues like that. But maybe some other guys out there have had it happen, I dont even bother tieing my sleds down when they are in an enclosed trailer and they dont move around.