Pickup Drivers: Do you prefer a Trailer or the Sled in the bed instead?

[Hillside]

I have a new burandt 20' trailer I'm thinking about selling, I hate dragging it everywhere and love the idea of putting the sled in the truck. But, I also like the idea of having a backup sled and an extra for friends to enjoy.

Who here does the pickup bed transport?


Maybe I need to get a sleddeck instead? Tundra crewman

 

[Hillside]

I had a topper on my truck since new but sold it yesterday. Love having a truck again and just bought a sweet revarc ramp to load it in the bed.

 

[Vailguy]

After trailering for a number of years,i went to a Sled deck and love it. More weight over the rear wheels, truck handles better in the snow loaded than not. no road grime like open trailers. Easy to find parking on packed rabbit ears days. don't have to pay for storage of a trailer or have grumpy neighbors for those of you with hoa's. Downside, got to unload at the end of the drive home.snow covered sleds in the mornings. Loading up at night can be noisy, for those of you with grumpy neighbors.

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[Vailguy]

Also, get airbags for your truck bed.you want em stiff.

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[johnyrocket]

I use both, no sled deck but in the bed and trailer. When meeting buddies at the trail not dragging a trailer rocks. I dont use my truck to go work so the sled can stay in the bed. The trailer is easer to load, but can be a pian to park when the snow is deep at the house. I am using my trailer more this year and like how easy it is to load. Living in the mountians I don't have to worry about grumpy neighbors and have all my toys parked on site.

I will trade you a feather lite trailer straight across for your 20'

 

[Hillside]

I am looking at getting a hydralic sled deck by Tufflift

Driving up and down those are too scary lol.

likely sell the trails west trailer. Its a major bitxh dragging it around with a tundra. I am getting air bags on Tuesday which will help.

Storage fees do suck.

Who uses a sled deck, who makes a great hydralic sled deck?

 

[Hillside]

My Trailer on Craigslist

http://denver.craigslist.org/rvs/4290979549.html

 

[tom999p]

I have 2 sleds, we carry one in the bed and one on a one place tilt trailer. The sled in the bed weighs the truck down for traction, never gets road grime on it, and is easy to load/unload using the trailer. The one place trailer is super light (9lb tongue weight!), easy to move around by hand, and skinny enough that I don't need to worry about hitting things or taking wide turns. I can also move the sled/trailer around in the garage easily. I can store the 2 sleds and trailer in the side of my garage and still have room for 2 cars to park.. I was contemplating a 2 place sled bed (to use for atv's in the warmer weather too), but then you can't use the bed for camping & camping supplies. I was also contemplating a two place open or enclosed trailer but their width makes it hard to fit into garages, they're bulky to move by hand, and potential yard storage costs would suck...

Oh, plus I'm just a poor guy, I don't have $80k to throw at a truck/trailer/sled setup either.....

 

[crashnbash]

Remember, without that nice enclosed trailer you will have to get dressed in the cold snow instead of a nice warm recliner.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

Trailer.

Place to warm up, dress and work on a sled if you have to.

 

[Dogmeat]

I have a damn nice trailer for sale for anyone looking for a towable shop.

Personally I've reached the point I'd rather just have a sled deck. I don't do mod sleds any more and its a whole awful lot easier to get around without the trailer.

 

[skibreeze]

I'll always use an enclosed trailer, always. Nothing beats a heated trailer to get dressed in the morning, a heated place to wrench on sleds, a heated place to get dressed at the end of the day. Did I mention heated?

 

[Hillside]

Right now is not a good time to sell the trailer so I may have to let it continue depreciating and use it for long hauls or multi days out. meanwhile enjoying the pickup for day trips. Hate the paying for storage aspect But, the heated action sounds awesome

 

[backcountryislife]

Had sled decks for years, doubt I'll ever not have one.

Finally bought a camper trailer... if i need a place to get dressed i guess I'll use that. I can't imagine towing a big trailer and not at least having it do double duty as an overnighter. Also, having the sled deck makes you WAY less likely to have issues with traction with the trailer.

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[OuraySledder]

That is a pretty sweet trailer Hillside!! I would drag it around for sure. The Tundra with a sled deck would not appeal to me. That is a lot of wieght up high, loading looks precarious.

Sounds like your needs are a little different though. If storing it was a problem, I might think differently and if parking where I ride was crowded, I might reconsider. I have chains for when traction becomes a problem. I've never been stuck for long with a trailer. Having a heated space for the sled and gear, other than my garage, would be VERY nice indeed. I never have to trailer more than 30-40 miles so the investment you made wouldn't appeal to me, unless I had excess cashflow.

I would keep it and use it... heated, recliner, tunes.... heck yeah!

 

[backcountryislife]

Loading any of the newer decks is easier than a trailer now... the ramps are wide, and the angle is much lower than they used to be. (most ramps are 11 or 12' now)

As to weight being high... it's a non issue really, I've had my truck sideways on the passes countless times, they handle very well.

You'd have to drive one some time... they look intimidating at first, but they're pretty friendly really.

 

[stingray719]

I had reservations about a sled deck because I thought it would be top heavy. I was surprised that it is not. MUCH more comfortable on icy roads with the sled deck than the trailer. Have to admit loading with my older sled deck can be exciting but worth it in my opinion.

 

[Qreiff]

TOYUP SLED DECK!!

After pulling trailers both big and small for the last 25+ yrs.....I love my new sled deck.

Simple, light, strong, quality construction, Superclamp 2's come with the package, great ramp which is easy for one person.

Puts the weight on the rear axle and my 2500 Dodge diesel is planted firmly on the road.

Super tight set ups!

I recommend contacting Mark Fenner (BOHICA here on Snowest) as he is the Colorado distributor for TOYUP!

 

[Hillside]

I'm going to keep the trailer

I am got air bags installed on my tundra today. The nice part of the trailer is I can park it somewhere and stay overnight if I choose to. I was on vail pass last week and the furnace had an internal fire from winds pushing the exhaust back into the furnace while running. Unreal! They are replacing it now.

Plus, I'm buying a rzr 1000 this month and it fits perfectly inside it so I'll be able to get some summer use out of it as well. But, for day trips I will use the bed of my truck but when I want to take friends or both sleds I'll haul the big trailer.

Thanks for your input folks, appreciate it.

I'm still open to sell it, $14,000 great price I have $17k in it and still need to get my registration next week.

 

[03RMK800]

I have a deck that serves as its own ramp--KelEaze, from Canada. I don't know if they are still around. If they are-- its a great way to move one sled. I have saved tons of money when I go the trailhead alone--about two mpg over a good two-up trailer, plus the traction and parking benefits.

The ramp rolls back on a hitch-mounted carrier and the back lowers to the ground. A hydralic jack provides the lift. The sled sits low in the bed.

You can hook a trailer behind it. I have loaded/unloaded onto the trailer and then the ground, and I have unloaded without unhooking the trailer.