Hybrid trailers

[NorthMNSledder]

We have a 7x25 all aluminum inline we are selling and I think we are going to go to the TC167 inline. Only need to haul two sleds anymore and having the lighter trailer would be nice. Plus we have the Deck for our longer trips out west now. Pulling that bigger 7x25 around just seems to be a bit of a hassle compared to the newer hybrid trailers.

Thinking about one of these. Just unsure about if the 2nd axle is worth it:

I've always been a two axle person on trailers as they seem to tow nicer but so far everyone I have talked two said it's a waste on this trailer as the tandem actually pulls worst and " bounces " a bit more.

 

[rp2000r]

I like my trailer. Only issue as mentioned above is trailer needs to be hooked up to load/unload or open the rear door.
When towing empty she bounces a bit because tongue weight is light. My sled had about 12" more to go forward if needed.

 

[Mark's RMK]

Hybrid Trailer

We have a 7x25 all aluminum inline we are selling and I think we are going to go to the TC167 inline. Only need to haul two sleds anymore and having the lighter trailer would be nice. Plus we have the Deck for our longer trips out west now. Pulling that bigger 7x25 around just seems to be a bit of a hassle compared to the newer hybrid trailers.

Thinking about one of these. Just unsure about if the 2nd axle is worth it:

I've always been a two axle person on trailers as they seem to tow nicer but so far everyone I have talked two said it's a waste on this trailer as the tandem actually pulls worst and " bounces " a bit more.

Just got back from the Snowies and the Bighorns with our 7.5 x 24 R&R. Slick roads and 50 plus mph sidewinds. Wonder how these light trailers would do? Some of the Wyoming folks had these as well. Looks like the one you picture is 7' wide? Will you need a 16' to do 163's? Looks like the narrower mdel has 14" tires? Deckovers have 13" so with two sleds in you must be up close on capacity?

 

[NorthMNSledder]

Just got back from the Snowies and the Bighorns with our 7.5 x 24 R&R. Slick roads and 50 plus mph sidewinds. Wonder how these light trailers would do? Some of the Wyoming folks had these as well. Looks like the one you picture is 7' wide? Will you need a 16' to do 163's? Looks like the narrower mdel has 14" tires? Deckovers have 13" so with two sleds in you must be up close on capacity?

Here is the spec page if you want to look (it's the TC167 model):
http://www.tritontrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/TC-HYBRID-SPECIFICATION.pdf

But these trails basically come in a couple versions but only two difference sizes. The 16' that I have shown above and a 22' version. if you look at the front of the trailer the "bulge" on the front is designed for the skis to go up into that area to gain a bit more space. I have seen two 163's in a trailer like this. With two 155's there is a ton of room. This model is 7' wide and has the 14" tires and has a 1930 lbs load capacity on the no brakes model. If you get the one with brakes you have a 2435 lbs load capacity or if you go with the tandem axle it's at 3577 lbs.

For me personally I'm going with the single axle no brakes version and the 1930 lbs capacity (2995 GWVR) This trailer will only ever see two mtn sleds or two Yamaha Raptors so the load capacity is not an issue. My only thing is I like having tandem axle trailers as they tow smoother and if you happen to have a tire or hub issue you can always limp along on 3 to get off the interstate as a safety net. But everyone I have talked too says the trailer is too light to use the two axles so even loaded with two sleds and gear it "bounces" way more then the single axle does.

I am opting for the extra fuel door so this is what I'm picking up.



Once I have it I will be happy to get an dimensions I can for anyone. Plus I may try to see if I can get my local dealer to load a 174 and 163 sled into it so I can get some pictures of how they fit.

 

[ggcustoms]

Once I have it I will be happy to get an dimensions I can for anyone. Plus I may try to see if I can get my local dealer to load a 174 and 163 sled into it so I can get some pictures of how they fit.

Please do.
Thanks

 

[ggcustoms]

I like my trailer. Only issue as mentioned above is trailer needs to be hooked up to load/unload or open the rear door.
When towing empty she bounces a bit because tongue weight is light.

8x14?

 

[rp2000r]

My trailer is a TC128 roughly 8'x11.6'
There is room in the nose for skis so 2 174's fit no problem.

Bed Width is 98"x139"


So nice to not have to mess with wet dirty covers and sleds!

 

[Mark's RMK]

2 Sleds side by side?

Here is the spec page if you want to look (it's the TC167 model):
http://www.tritontrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/TC-HYBRID-SPECIFICATION.pdf

But these trails basically come in a couple versions but only two difference sizes. The 16' that I have shown above and a 22' version. if you look at the front of the trailer the "bulge" on the front is designed for the skis to go up into that area to gain a bit more space. I have seen two 163's in a trailer like this. With two 155's there is a ton of room. This model is 7' wide and has the 14" tires and has a 1930 lbs load capacity on the no brakes model. If you get the one with brakes you have a 2435 lbs load capacity or if you go with the tandem axle it's at 3577 lbs.

For me personally I'm going with the single axle no brakes version and the 1930 lbs capacity (2995 GWVR) This trailer will only ever see two mtn sleds or two Yamaha Raptors so the load capacity is not an issue. My only thing is I like having tandem axle trailers as they tow smoother and if you happen to have a tire or hub issue you can always limp along on 3 to get off the interstate as a safety net. But everyone I have talked too says the trailer is too light to use the two axles so even loaded with two sleds and gear it "bounces" way more then the single axle does.

I am opting for the extra fuel door so this is what I'm picking up.

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Once I have it I will be happy to get an dimensions I can for anyone. Plus I may try to see if I can get my local dealer to load a 174 and 163 sled into it so I can get some pictures of how they fit.

The Polaris specification page shows the sleds as 46.5" wide. Twice that is 93"". You must end up staggering the sleds to fit two in. That's why the TC167 at 191" long to fit them side by side. They must have the tie down slots long enough to stagger one ski length?


Does Triton use Dexter torsion axles? Are they also the nice EZ Lube as well? Must be the 2300 - 4000# axle. The Dexter catalogue doesn't seem to distinguish capacity, just a range?


Do you think with the single axle it will be difficult to get your 10% weight loading?


Thanks.

 

[NorthMNSledder]

The Polaris specification page shows the sleds as 46.5" wide. Twice that is 93"". You must end up staggering the sleds to fit two in. That's why the TC167 at 191" long to fit them side by side. They must have the tie down slots long enough to stagger one ski length?


Does Triton use Dexter torsion axles? Are they also the nice EZ Lube as well? Must be the 2300 - 4000# axle. The Dexter catalogue doesn't seem to distinguish capacity, just a range?


Do you think with the single axle it will be difficult to get your 10% weight loading?


Thanks.

Yes they sit staggered like a typical inline trailer. This was the only image online I could find that shows sleds loaded into one. After you load the front one you just swing the rear end over and then drive the 2nd one in. The tie down track runs full length on both sides. It's the same way we load out 7x25 trailer.

They are Dexter EZ lube Axle's I believe but Triton kind of keeps that under wraps typically but the axle's were tagged as such.

The axle is pretty far back so getting the 10% should not be an issue. They are a really well balanced trailer but if you were pulling with a small SUV it might make a difference. The only time I have with one was being pulled behind a newer Ram 1500 with two 155's in it and it pulled so smooth you didn't even notice it. For me I will load some extra weight into the front of the trailer otherwise the ride in my 2500 is well........ HDish. LOL

 

[schnid21]

Yes they sit staggered like a typical inline trailer. This was the only image online I could find that shows sleds loaded into one. After you load the front one you just swing the rear end over and then drive the 2nd one in. The tie down track runs full length on both sides. It's the same way we load out 7x25 trailer.

They are Dexter EZ lube Axle's I believe but Triton kind of keeps that under wraps typically but the axle's were tagged as such.

The axle is pretty far back so getting the 10% should not be an issue. They are a really well balanced trailer but if you were pulling with a small SUV it might make a difference. The only time I have with one was being pulled behind a newer Ram 1500 with two 155's in it and it pulled so smooth you didn't even notice it. For me I will load some extra weight into the front of the trailer otherwise the ride in my 2500 is well........ HDish. LOL

That's the same trailer I just hauled out west and back. (8000km round trip) Its actually my buddies, wish I had taken some pictures of it loaded. I had a 155 and a 153 in it this time as well as a third sled in the back of the truck. I was pulling with a 1/2 ton so I actually ended up pulling the forward sled back a bit and backing the second sled in to move some weight off my truck because of how far the axle is back.


In the past we have had a 163 and a 174 in it with lots of room to spare for gear. We have never tried this, but I wouldn't be surprised if you drove the first in and backed the second one in, you could probably fit two 174's in. On one trip he actually squeezed 3 137" renegades in it.


He has the man door on the driver side near the front of the trailer. Definitely a nice option, and if you pull both sleds far enough forward you can fuel through that door at pretty much every gas station.


His trailer has the brake option, and overall, it tows really well. Hardly notice it behind the half ton, unlike my 8' wide clam which is essentially a giant sail.

 

[NorthMNSledder]

That's the same trailer I just hauled out west and back. (8000km round trip) Its actually my buddies, wish I had taken some pictures of it loaded. I had a 155 and a 153 in it this time as well as a third sled in the back of the truck. I was pulling with a 1/2 ton so I actually ended up pulling the forward sled back a bit and backing the second sled in to move some weight off my truck because of how far the axle is back.


In the past we have had a 163 and a 174 in it with lots of room to spare for gear. We have never tried this, but I wouldn't be surprised if you drove the first in and backed the second one in, you could probably fit two 174's in. On one trip he actually squeezed 3 137" renegades in it.


He has the man door on the driver side near the front of the trailer. Definitely a nice option, and if you pull both sleds far enough forward you can fuel through that door at pretty much every gas station.


His trailer has the brake option, and overall, it tows really well. Hardly notice it behind the half ton, unlike my 8' wide clam which is essentially a giant sail.

Well that is just perfect! Thanks for the info.

So adding the extra fuel door on the same side as the man door would be a welcome option to help with fueling? That is what we were planning to do.

 

[schnid21]

Well that is just perfect! Thanks for the info.

So adding the extra fuel door on the same side as the man door would be a welcome option to help with fueling? That is what we were planning to do.

I would add it if you were specing a trailer. My buddies trailer did not have it, and if you pulled them far enough ahead you could make due, but having the door would be much more versatile. Easier to add now then regret it later.

 

[Beavis]

Does anyone use their hybrid for a SxS, too?

Interior height looks like 64" so I don't think my RZR4 would fit in one. But, maybe one could be ordered taller.

 

[NorthMNSledder]

Does anyone use their hybrid for a SxS, too?

Interior height looks like 64" so I don't think my RZR4 would fit in one. But, maybe one could be ordered taller.

The hybrids are not able to be made taller like a standard enclosed trailer. They are a set size.

We will use ours for hauling a pair of Yamaha Raptors but that is about it besides sleds.