looking at upgrading from an open trailer to an enclosed trailer finally and am wondering what the minimum width is to get sleds side by side rather then staggered. i know you cant in a 7'-0" wide trailer but can it happen in a 7'6" or do i need an 8'-0"? i am looking to fit 4 easily and squeeze a 5th one when needed so i am assuming i need at least a 29'-0". correct me if wrong though. i know there are along of how many sleds fit threads but i want to know about width too.
trailer width to fit sleds side by side?
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Trailer Width
I have a 7' 6" R&R enclosed and you cannot get two current RMK's to sit side by side. Front toe of ski comes to tgh back of the other ski so the stagger is about one ski length.
It could be that the 7' width ends up with the same stagger and so it would have the same wind break as the tow vehicle.
I have a 7' 6" R&R enclosed and you cannot get two current RMK's to sit side by side. Front toe of ski comes to tgh back of the other ski so the stagger is about one ski length.
It could be that the 7' width ends up with the same stagger and so it would have the same wind break as the tow vehicle.
My flatbed is 90" wide and I can fit an 03' RMK, or an 09' M8, or a 15' Pro next to an XM without issue (nothing hanging off the sides) with a couple inches to spare. Are the 7'6" wide trailers that width on the exterior or interior?
Depends on the sleds and skis and on some sleds if the skis are set to the narrow or wide stance.
Measure the outside width of skis for each sled.
As a default number, 96" should be a safe bet to fit side-side.
Measure the outside width of skis for each sled.
As a default number, 96" should be a safe bet to fit side-side.
7.5' trailers fit SkiDoos with 36" stance side by side (ski to ski), but not factory width RMKs. That said, my R&R 7.5 x 22(+5) fits four mountain sleds easily.
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I suppose you could try a 7'6" but I'm thinking it would be very tight. Wouldn't it be nice to have a little extra room for those friends that ride an HCR or an Assault, etc?
I know there are guys that love the inline for long distance travel but I just don't see the point of having to stagger sleds when loading (seems like a PITA) and try to squeeze a 29' or longer trailer into a crowded trailhead parking lot.
My Wells Cargo is 8'6" x 20'. I haul 3 sleds in the winter and 4 ATV's in the summer plus use it for a little camping. Glad I have the extra width for versatility.
I know there are guys that love the inline for long distance travel but I just don't see the point of having to stagger sleds when loading (seems like a PITA) and try to squeeze a 29' or longer trailer into a crowded trailhead parking lot.
My Wells Cargo is 8'6" x 20'. I haul 3 sleds in the winter and 4 ATV's in the summer plus use it for a little camping. Glad I have the extra width for versatility.
New enclosed trailers are measured outside width, not inside. To get them to EASILY fit side x side you would be best with an 8' or better yet 8.5'.
If your hauling 4 sleds regularly a 7' inline works just fine, and gives you the room to squeeze in a 5th if needed.
Last year I bought a 2015 Ameripro 7x29, I hauled 5 long track sleds (155, 153, 154, 154, 154) in it every weekend with no problems. See the first picture. With that trailer I learned the hard way that you get what you pay for and it didn't last a year of normal use.
I now own a new Aluma 8.5x28 (24+4v) lowboy car hauler, twice the price, but 10x the trailer and worth every penny. I will never go back to a 7'. This trailer while being heavier pulls so much better, doesn't sway, and while being a foot shorter total, has tons more room inside. Definatley the 8.5' lowboy car hauler is the way to go. I can very easily get 6 long track sleds inside.
Having the sleds side by side is extremely easy to get around, I would typically cram 4-5 long track sleds into the 7' and what a pain to get around and tie down..
Here are some photos of mine. It is a 2016 Aluma 8.5' x 24' with a 4' v-front. 100% all aluminum, no wood. All aluminum floor and ramps. 5200# axles.
If your hauling 4 sleds regularly a 7' inline works just fine, and gives you the room to squeeze in a 5th if needed.
Last year I bought a 2015 Ameripro 7x29, I hauled 5 long track sleds (155, 153, 154, 154, 154) in it every weekend with no problems. See the first picture. With that trailer I learned the hard way that you get what you pay for and it didn't last a year of normal use.
I now own a new Aluma 8.5x28 (24+4v) lowboy car hauler, twice the price, but 10x the trailer and worth every penny. I will never go back to a 7'. This trailer while being heavier pulls so much better, doesn't sway, and while being a foot shorter total, has tons more room inside. Definatley the 8.5' lowboy car hauler is the way to go. I can very easily get 6 long track sleds inside.
Having the sleds side by side is extremely easy to get around, I would typically cram 4-5 long track sleds into the 7' and what a pain to get around and tie down..
Here are some photos of mine. It is a 2016 Aluma 8.5' x 24' with a 4' v-front. 100% all aluminum, no wood. All aluminum floor and ramps. 5200# axles.
I agree with USMC. But the one thing that keeps me a 7.5' trailer owner is my long drive to the mountains. We are doing about 3000km round trip, and the fuel savings of the narrower trailer are significant over those large distances.
I drive from Minnesota to Wyoming about 4-5 times each winter. 2000+ miles round trip, 1000 one way. I've done the trip with both trailers. Hands down the 8.5 pulls 100% better. No sway at all, pulls great and barely feel it behind my Ram. With the 7' wide, the trailer would sway in the slightest wind and although being lighter I'd never buy one again. The fuel mileage towing my 8.5' fully loaded (5 sleds, 4 guys, gear, fuel) I get 10-12 mpg with my Ram diesel. Same pickup last year with my 7' wide, same load, 10-12 mpg. No difference at all so FOR ME, there is absolutely no fuel savings.
Yep, 8.5 x 28 (24' box with 4' v nose). I have fit 6 long track sleds with room to spare.
From back of the trailer to the front: First two loaded facing rear side by side, next one backed in between those facing forward, next two loaded facing rear side by side, last one backed in between those facing forward. Plenty of room.
These photos show it with four loaded. As you can see there is plenty of room to back a sled between each pair of sleds. I'll try to get a photo with 6 in this weekend.
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