We are trying to figure out a way to haul 7 sleds in a 5 place trailer and pull it with an excursion, so we can avoid taking two rigs, the trailer we have isn't tall enough to deck, so that's not an option. I have heard of people putting winches on the ceiling and pulling sleds in side by and winching the backs of them up, then pulling the next ones in under them and do it again. wondering if anyone has done anything like this or has any other ideas, any help is good
Trying to haul 7 sleds in a 5 place trailer
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stevepolaris
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how long of a drive
Lifting the back of the sleds up sounds like a great idea. Wouldn't need a winch, just a rope or tie down strap that is strong, then I'd tie off to the sides of the trailer or something to help prevent sway.
Also, I'd pull up from both sides of bumper if possible to distribute the weight better on the bumper.
Maybe remove a few sets of skis if needed. It's only one bolt per ski and they come right off.
Also, I'd pull up from both sides of bumper if possible to distribute the weight better on the bumper.
Maybe remove a few sets of skis if needed. It's only one bolt per ski and they come right off.
Anyone from Canada want to comment on how you get more stuff in a trailer then physically possible. You guys always seem to take more stuff with you at haydays then your trailer will allow.
yeah no kidding...
I wonder what the roof of a trailer is rated to hold....
lets say you tie the back up of the front 4 sleds...
each sled has probably a max weight of 200lbs while hanging...
but also every time you hit a large bump it will add more downward force to the roof, maybe another 50lbs of force per sled.
so at any given time there is possibly 1000lbs of force pulling down on the roof?
Just my .02
Rather than hang from the roof I would build stands out of 2x4s that rested on the floor of the trailer near the front of the footwells to lift the backs of the sleds would be easier less destructive to the trailer and once you had them built you would always have em .
Sounds like a good way to destroy a trailer to me. What are the axles rated for? I know the roof on mine is flimsy as can be, I wouldn't put a pound hanging off it and I know of trailers whos roof has collapsed just due to snow load.
My small 4-place Pace Aerosport weighs approximately 3500. Gross is 7000. 4 sleds at 600 each (realistically, wet, with accessories and the other stuff that will get thrown in there) makes 2500 pounds, 1000 away from gross.
If your trailer weighs 3000 dry, 7x600 for sleds makes 4200 for total 7200 plus gear/gas. How many axles on your trailer? Unless you have 3x 3500lb axles or 2x 5200lbers, you are already pushing the axles there.
I have an Excursion, it seats 7 with the third row and very little space behind the 3rd row. 3 feet or so. If you are taking 7 guys with gear, you are going to be putting a LOT more than 600 pounds per sled in that trailer with all the gear, because it won't fit in the truck.
Hope you have a deisel Ex!
My small 4-place Pace Aerosport weighs approximately 3500. Gross is 7000. 4 sleds at 600 each (realistically, wet, with accessories and the other stuff that will get thrown in there) makes 2500 pounds, 1000 away from gross.
If your trailer weighs 3000 dry, 7x600 for sleds makes 4200 for total 7200 plus gear/gas. How many axles on your trailer? Unless you have 3x 3500lb axles or 2x 5200lbers, you are already pushing the axles there.
I have an Excursion, it seats 7 with the third row and very little space behind the 3rd row. 3 feet or so. If you are taking 7 guys with gear, you are going to be putting a LOT more than 600 pounds per sled in that trailer with all the gear, because it won't fit in the truck.
Hope you have a deisel Ex!
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roni87
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If it is a v nose trailer, taking the skis off the front sleds can free up some space too. We fit 5 sleds in a 24'x7' v nose by taking some skis off and also making a "scaffold" for my pro. This allowed us to have my sled above 2 of the other sleds tunnels. It had the skis off and handlebars laid down to make it fit. Trailer was only like 6' tall. It rode to cooke and back (2200mi) just fine.
It can be done no problem. We have a enclosed that will haul 5, or 6 if it really has too. But we have also hauled 10 sleds in that same trailer! We put mounts on the walls that extend down to the floor, then cross bars that lock into those mounts.
Pull it 800+ miles one way with that set-up.
You might have 100-150.00 in steel but one trip not filling two trucks with fuel will pay for that several times over.
As stated above, make sure the trailer is rated for the weight.
Also before anyone asks how we fit 10 people in one vehicle....It was towed with a diesel pusher motor home Eric
Pull it 800+ miles one way with that set-up.
You might have 100-150.00 in steel but one trip not filling two trucks with fuel will pay for that several times over.
As stated above, make sure the trailer is rated for the weight.
Also before anyone asks how we fit 10 people in one vehicle....It was towed with a diesel pusher motor home
Eric
I agree with SRX, I think that is a better idea.
If you still want to hoist the back of sleds up you don't want them hanging from the roof so you will want a crossbar up high that is supported by something sturdy going down to the floor.
If you still want to hoist the back of sleds up you don't want them hanging from the roof so you will want a crossbar up high that is supported by something sturdy going down to the floor.
It can be done no problem. We have a enclosed that will haul 5, or 6 if it really has too. But we have also hauled 10 sleds in that same trailer! We put mounts on the walls that extend down to the floor, then cross bars that lock into those mounts.
Pull it 800+ miles one way with that set-up.
You might have 100-150.00 in steel but one trip not filling two trucks with fuel will pay for that several times over.
As stated above, make sure the trailer is rated for the weight.
Also before anyone asks how we fit 10 people in one vehicle....It was towed with a diesel pusher motor home
could u be more specific? maybe even a picture or two?
In 2002 We put 6 in a 4 place this way and drove from ILL to YellowStone and back. Used a high lift (fence post) jack and made wooden jack stands to put under tracks of front 4 sleds. Last 2 laid flat on floor.
Remmoved out side skies of front 2 so they would slide all the way up in V nose. Then tied all 6 securly front and rear.
These were all 121" and it was a 20' box with 4' V. Low ceiling only 5'5"
Did have a flat tire going out but it was the worst tire and honestly I forgot to check air pressurea so be sure tires are inflated to max.
We pulled it with 5.7 L Chevy 4x4 Suburban, 383 rear end.and had all gear in trailer. 6 of us in the Suburban. I also had equalizer hitch to reduce tongue weight. Trailer had electric brakes on both axles which were brand new. Averaged MPG and made it in 24 hrs little over 1400 miles each way.
During off season this is also the way I used to store 6 sleds in the 4 place.
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my brothers 4 place holds 7 sleds crossways
obviously not an enclosed, if i was going to haul 7 sleds 500 miles that is how i would do it, most guys have a ton of money into their sleds, do you want to risk you sled getting beat or scratched to hell or risk a tunnel dropping on your hood to save a few dollars on gas 600-1000 miles round trip divided by 3 or 4 people isn't alot of money for gas. maybe $75 per person. what is your peace of mind worth knowing your sled is 100% secure. plus who wants to ride in an excursion with 6 other people and their gear for 10 to 12 hours i know my 6'1" 240 lbs azz doesn't
obviously not an enclosed, if i was going to haul 7 sleds 500 miles that is how i would do it, most guys have a ton of money into their sleds, do you want to risk you sled getting beat or scratched to hell or risk a tunnel dropping on your hood to save a few dollars on gas 600-1000 miles round trip divided by 3 or 4 people isn't alot of money for gas. maybe $75 per person. what is your peace of mind worth knowing your sled is 100% secure. plus who wants to ride in an excursion with 6 other people and their gear for 10 to 12 hours i know my 6'1" 240 lbs azz doesn't
Not to be RUDE, but how does he get by legally with the sleds loaded crosswise? From what I understand you can only go 8 1/2' wide w/o a permit, and I'm guessing with most newer sleds you are over that. Just curious.
