Enclosed trailer questions

[searafter35]

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on my first enclosed trailer and am looking for some advice.... What are the absolute must haves. How about those Triton trailers?? Are they worth the money? They sure seem proud of them!!

 

[Cujo]

Ive owned a few enclosed trailers and I think the triton is one of the best trailers made. Best one that I have owned. The things that I would have to have would be lots of interior lights and/or a window. Fuel door on the opposite side of the walk through door. I really like the 6'6 ceiling. There are also alot of extras that you can add as you go along, but if you are ordering one I would make sure mine had those things built in.

 

[Treebender]

I'd go with an inline 4-plc trailer, dual axles, dual electric brakes on both axles, spring asist front and rear doors, RV entrance door, interior lights, heavy gage sides without screws (they rust and can pull through), treated plywood floor, stainless lock bars on front and back doors (don't rust), steel wheels, and one nice thing to have is dual tail lights of one on the bottom and one on top (helps your trailer become visible when driving in real snowy conditions), diamond plate hardware on the front to hide the stone chips.

You may want to read the other post about inline trailers.

 

[johndeere8420]

This is our second year with a haulmark trailer and we love it. We like the screw down holes in the floor for cross bar tie downs as well as the "d" rings for atv's in the summer. I WHOLE HEARTEDLY agree on the Interior Lights, and the window(s) and the fuel doors. Good luck

 

[Wyoming T/A]

trailers are like sleds ,,everyone likes something different..my 08 interstate is built real good,,have installed 6 RV heaters in trailers in the last month and so far the interstate has the highest quality workmanship..and the image has the worst followed by haulmark...jmo but i have torn into the sides and see how they are built...

 

[Snowman 2001]

the image has the worst followed by haulmark...jmo but i have torn into the sides and see how they are built...

Never heard of image trailers before... are they new?

 

[pendejo]

i have a 4 place enclosed triton and i believe its worth the money. it pulls extremely well and keeps its looks because its all alum. one thing to think about is you might change out sleds but you'll have that trailer for many seasons. bought mine in colorado springs and the price was not bad.

 

[JETJOHNSO]

Triton Trailers

I can honestly say after selling trailers and owning lots of them that Triton builds the best trailer on the market, they are strong yet light weight. Yes they are more money but plot it out over the next few years and you are money a head to get the best first, No offense to Haulmark , pace, interstate, wellscargo ect but they are not in the same league as a triton or featherlite. Yes the are much cheeper but it's true, you get what you pay for, Go with the triton, you'll love it.

 

[flyboy103]

Get one that is tall enough for you to stand up in with your helmet on. I have a buddy with a 6' and it drives me nuts. Ordered ours with a extra 6 inches. Can never have too many lights either.

 

[skibreeze]

My Cargo Mate doesn't get alot of miles but it hasn't had any issues in the last 7 years. I put in 2 plexiglass skylights in mine and that made a world of difference. One thing to look at is where the entry door is located, my buddie's trailer has the door right in front of the bulkiest part of the hood on the sleds which makes it a PITA to get in. I also love the all aluminum trailers also, over the long run saves gas,wear and tear, and ease of maintenance. I'd also put up a bunch of coat hooks, cheap and easy upgrade.

 

[Ultrasauras]

The biggest thing is make sure your tow vehicle can pull what you buy or you will have to replace it to. Be prepared for 7-9 mpg with a gasser and 9-12 with a diesel it you buy a big tall enclosed trailer.

 

[colorado yamaha]

Spring assist ramps (nice if your by yourself)
lots of extra lights inside [most have 4 and/or 2 on the wall pull out types]
2 roof vents
2 Salem vents that you can close/open
2 fuel doors on the same side of the trailer (or you can use the pedestrian door) as one fuel door
snow flaps on rear wheels
6' v-nose is nice
2-door storage cabinet "in the nose"
you will need 4-6 ski rack holders to hold coats, helmets, tie downs, belts, etc.
the tie downs that come are normally not in the best position - I would buy more or use custom channels from Pit pals, quick release stuff

 

[sledhauler07]

mirage works well

I have a custom built MIRAGE and we really like it. I think that was what "image" was from the post above...

I ride with guys that have standard height trailers and that is why I had mine done to 7' inside. Adds a little wind resistance but dought it is enough to really worry about. None of these are going to be sleek.

I had them add a window on both sides. I think they are 2'x2' and slide with screens in them. There are 2 roof vents with the front one framed (stronger) and wired for AC/heater. Also had a sky light added for a little more light.

I had them put in a 30 amp service with the option to hook to generator or land line and there are 2 4' florencent over heads and 6 AC overheads for running off the batteries with you're not hooked up to power.

The mirage has a really wide front ramp and that makes driving out that door real easy. They have spring assist on both. Not sure why you wouldn't do that on every ramp... the ramp locks are built into the holders so you don't have to work about paddalocks banging on the trailer. They are all keyed the same and there are 2 per ramp. very slick idea.

I have an RV door on the curb side and a 22' (I think) awing. If you do this make sure the front brace is forward enough that the door can open all the way... they weren't thinking about that until I mentioned it to them. Also make sure you have outlets (power) on the outside and lots of lights. Makes finding and loading things in the dark alot easier.

Now, before you guys start talking about over kill... we use this trailer in the summer for camping and motox and in the winter the beds / benches/table come out for sled duty. Kinda like a red neck toyhauler... but lots cheaper and lighter and can carry 4 sleds.

Obviously cabinets are good but everyone has their solution in mind. I use ones that are easy to re-configure. May fab up a couple customs this year and see how they work. This year I added a catabolic heater and custom mounted tank on the non ramp v-front. Pretty easy to do and makes a nice place to melt snow off sleds and change clothes... plus no carbon monoxide to kill you. Note of safety though, don't trust your life to O2 sensors... leave a vent and/ or window open.

Good luck with your decision. If I could do this trailer in alluminun I would and that might be the only thing I change.

see ya, Hauler